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// 23/11/2015

Seven Coloured Earth

Besides the Gardens of Pamplemousse and Mauritius her beautiful beaches and islands, the Seven Coloured Earth is one of the most famous and most visited attractions on Mauritius. It’s a rare sight within a beautiful paradise known as Chamarel. How did the Seven Coloured Earth arise? Mauritius is a volcanic island, with only one dormant…

Islands & Beaches

// 17/11/2015

Blue Bay

It seems like everywhere you’ll go in Mauritius you will find white sand beaches with clear blue water. It’s just a very normal thing. You will find one for example next to the air plane strip. It’s called Blue Bay.. But why?? Au revoir beach When you leave Mauritius by air plane Blue Bay is…

Entertainment

// 13/11/2015

Shopping mall Cascavelle

Located close to Flic en Flac is shopping mall Cascavelle. Cascavelle hosts a big supermarket, electronic and clothing shops, a library, a food court, a discotheque, a kart court and lots more. Therefore, Cascavelle is a good place to buy your groceries and hang out in the evening. What’s there? Shopping mall Cascavelle is a…

Practical

// 12/11/2015

Daily expenses in Mauritius

Are you planning to go on holiday to Mauritius? And would you like to make an estimate what your daily expenses are? Find out here how much things cost in general, how much tip you should give and where you should beware of regarding buying things. Currency Mauritius In Mauritius you pay with Mauritian Rupees….

Feature

// 12/11/2015

Le Morne Brabant

Visible from many coastlines in the west.. Peninsula Le Morne, inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list! Le Morne is located at the south western tip of Mauritius. On the Peninsula you will see an impressive mountain with an altitude of 556 meter! The mountain is surrounded with a lagoon with one of the most…

Feature

// 08/11/2015

Climate in Mauritius

It can be said that it is never really cold in Mauritius, because hey.. you’re on a tropical island! That does not mean it never rains. Find out here about the seasons, rainfall, temperatures and hours of sun in Mauritius. Summer and winter In the humid summer (from November to April) the mean temperature is…

Villages & Cities

// 07/11/2015

Thing to do in Port Louis in one day

Are you planning to explore Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius? Read here where and when to go and what to do! How to go Take the bus to Port Louis on a Saturday. Taking the bus is an experience by itself. Port Louis can be reached well by bus from all kinds of villages…

Food & Drinks

// 05/11/2015

Restaurants in Flic en Flac

Flic en Flac offers a variety of restaurants. Indian, Thai, Chinese, Creole, European.. you will find it all! Are you on holiday on a budget? No problem! In Flic en Flac you will find enough of affordable restaurants. We made a list of restaurants in Flic en Flac. Our personal favourites: Zub Express and Rib…

Nature

// 02/11/2015

Trou Aux Cerfs

Mauritius is a volcanic island and you can find one in Curepipe. Trou Aux Cerfs is the green heart of Curepipe and gives you a nice 360 degrees view over the city. Many citizens therefore use the volcano for a morning-jog all the way up or to look where they have parked their car. Facts…

Villages & Cities

// 20/10/2015

Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill

Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill, one of the bigger cities on Mauritius. It’s an important place for Mauritians. Many people find a job here in one of the companies or in the shopping area and lots of universities are placed in Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill. Explore history In Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill it is possible to visit one of the oldest antique…

Transport

// 19/10/2015

Public transport Mauritius

Public transport in Mauritius is limited to the buses (and minivans). There are no trains (any more), no metro or trams. Distances are short though. Cities and villages are almost always reachable by this transport system. Taking the bus in Mauritius Busrides are very populair under Mauritians. Prices are affordable and there is quite allright…

Driving Routes

// 14/10/2015

Chamarel

One of Mauritius most interesting and beautiful places is Chamarel. You have to keep your camera present all the time when driving through the Chamarel region. Beautiful viewpoints and green hills are everywhere, together with seven coloured earth and waterfalls.. What is Chamarel? Chamarel is a small village on the west coast of Mauritius, near…