Port Louis, a melting pot of cultures, is a city and is also Mauritius’s economic and political powerhouse. As I nip up to Fort Adelaide, perched on Petite Montagne in Port Louis, Mauritius’s capital city, a chiaroscuro of landscapes open out before me. To my left sprawls the Caudan waterfront, brimming with elegant white cruisers Read More …

Seven reasons to visit Mauritius that don’t involve a beach Mark Twain called it “paradise”, and Joseph Conrad “a pearl”. The visuals of turquoise blue waters and white sand beaches pop up in our minds on hearing Mauritius. No doubt Mauritius is one of those few places in the world you can fall in love Read More …

The history of Mauritius is soaked in stories of immigration, subjugation, slavery, exploitation and indenture. A beautiful island of palm-fringed beaches, lagoons and coral reefs, Mauritius was formed due to volcanic activity around nine million years ago. This is evident from the craggy mountains jutting out of the landscape. Mauritius is known as a honeymooner’s Read More …

Mauritius is pretty much the perfect island, a slice of paradise that offers great water off sandy beaches, historic sights and luxury stay options. Set in the Indian Ocean, its food and culture are influenced by its proximity to Africa and its time under French, Dutch and British occupation. A holiday in Mauritius promises diving Read More …

With the rush of the summer holidays, I seem to find a lot of you favoring a trip to Mauritius. One general query that I seem to be getting – Is there anything for kids? Are there any safaris that you can take them to? There are just tons of things to do in Mauritius Read More …

“I am not a pebble on the beach – a grain of sand on the seashore or justone of millions of creations – past, present and future. No, I’m all this and more: the sound of rain; the sound of wind in a primeval wood; and the sound of outer ocean on a beach. I’m Read More …

There is a piece of loveliness in the Indian Ocean and it is called Mauritius. An indulging, pampering and luxurious holiday in Mauritius means a stay in Beachcomber hotels and resorts.I had heard this, read this and can absolutely vouch for it. One of their properties, Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa puts you into Read More …

Mauritius, a sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, will fascinate you. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so charming the scene is set for an unforgettable holiday. Here, you have the opportunity to experience unparalleled luxury: a level of refinement that is head and shoulders above that Read More …

Written by Neeta Lall Try our crocodile meat curry. It’s delicious.” The manager at The Hungry Crocodile restaurant at La Vanille Nature Park in south Mauritius, home to Nile crocodiles, Aldabra giant tortoises and other such exotica, urges me to dig into a creature I live in singular dread of. Yet, I capitulate. And sample the Read More …