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Exploring the West Coast of Mauritius: Albion in Photos

The small fishing village of Albion is located on the west coast of Mauritius, just a few kilometres north of Flic en Flac. Albion Public Beach Although quiet during the week, the Albion public beach becomes quite lively on the weekends, with locals enjoying the traditional Sunday family picnics and the sega music. The Lighthouse Viewpoint Just […]

Exploring the North West Coast of Mauritius

One of our favourite activities is to spend a day or an afternoon exploring the beautiful coastline of Mauritius. In this blog post, we share our favourite spots in the North West of the island. Some of them are great for suntanning and swimming, others have beautiful viewpoints and some will give you a glimpse into the […]

Top Things to Do in Mauritius

What are the must-sees or the top things to do in Mauritius? We’ve put together a list of 5 sites/activities that we feel can’t be missed. Of course, individual tastes and adventure levels come into play here, but we’ve explained each of our choices in detail, so you will be able to determine if they’re right […]

A Visit to the Rault Biscuit Factory in Mauritius

As soon as we arrived at the Rault Seneque family estate, aptly named Les Délices, we were immediately transported back in time. It’s a quiet, unpretentious estate surrounded by lush tropical greenery: coconut trees, cassava plantation and mango trees. We could hear the birds chirping while the old hydraulic pump was working at its own rhythm not too far […]

Ile aux Cerfs

Island Hopping, Snorkelling and Lunch on Ile aux Cerfs: A First-Hand Experience

It’s been over a week since we came back from our island hopping day trip and the excitement of it still hasn’t worn off! What a day it was! We started our drive from the North at 7:45am and got to the meeting point in the South East at around 9am, leaving us 15 minutes […]

Dolphin Flip

Swimming with the Dolphins in Mauritius: Your Questions Answered

Swimming with the dolphins in Mauritius is an activity that is becoming increasingly popular. Unlike aquariums where you can swim and interact with captive dolphins, this is a unique experience that allows you to swim with wild dolphins in their natural environment. The increased interest in seeing these beautiful marine mammals also means that there […]

Crystal Rock

Swimming with the Dolphins in Mauritius: A First-Hand Experience

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to experience swimming with the dolphins in Mauritius first-hand, and I’d like to share this amazing experience with you. The day started early; at 5am to be exact when my alarm went off. We were in the car leaving from Grand Baie by 5:45am, with no time for breakfast […]

Things to do in Mauritius when it’s Raining

OK, so we all dream of sunshine and blue skies when we go on vacation to a tropical country, but sometimes… mother nature can be quite capricious. Don’t despair, we have put together a list of things to do in Mauritius if you find yourself in a little rain spell during your visit. We know you […]

Black tea, biscuits, and snacks

Tea Tasting at Bois Cheri

If you love nature and tea, you don’t want to miss the tea tasting at the Bois Cheri chalet. Located just a short drive from the tea factory and museum, the chalet is nestled in a pristine natural setting, surrounded by lush greenery, the kind that invokes a quiet sense of peace and relaxation. It offers […]

a picture of the Grand Bassin sacred lake

Customer Photos: Mauritius South West Day Tour

We absolutely love it when clients send us photos of their Mauritius activities! We recently had a very fun group of clients from the UK who booked a Mauritius tour package with us. Here are some photos of their private 8-hour excursion of the South West. Our driver picked them up from their Bed and Breakfast […]