Vanina & Matthew
Things To Do
Océane Catamaran Tours
Mauritius is surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, and a catamaran is the perfect way to visit some of the island's most stunning locations.
Tea Road and Rum Tasting
Experience a tea operation in full swing, or taste some local rum.
Mont Choisy Le Golf
Play a round of 18 at this 6,245-meter (6,830-yard), par 72 championship course.
Ebony Forest
Conservation area for Mauritian endemic species with a rehabilitated indigenous forest.
Chamarel Seven Colored Earths and Waterfall
A small area of sand dunes comprising sand of seven distinct colors, one of the most surreal geological attractions on the island.
Taste Buddies Food Tours
Sample street food and some other offbeat cuisine on this walking tour, available in Port Louis, Mahébourg, and Grand Baie.
Mont Choisy Public Beach
Beautiful public beach with free access (where Vanina grew up!)
Port Louis, Capital City
Highlights include: - Le Bazar: traditional market - Blue Penny Stamp and History Museum - La Citadelle: 19th-century military fortress - Le Caudan Waterfront: shopping mall - Signal Mountain: 3.5-mile roundtrip hike with panoramic views of the city
Diving Center
An array of diving experiences available (from 13 meters onwards), with corals, teeming fauna, and sunken ships.
Curious Corner of Chamarel
A roadside attraction near the Seven Colored Earths filled with optical illusions and other other casual curiosities. Great for kids!
L'Aventure du Sucre (Sugar Museum)
A massive renovated sugar mill where you can learn about Mauritius' rich history in sugar production and its many applications, from rum to electricity.
Château de Labourdonnais
A large historical residence from the mid-1800s, with gardens, orchards, and of course, rum.
Rituals Spa
Luxurious day spa for massages and skin treatments. Essential.
Grand Bassin
Crater lake in Mauritius surrounded by brightly colored statues of gods and Hindu temples.
Mahébourg Historical Naval Museum
Located in the southeast of Mauritius, the National History Museum of Mahébourg, is housed in Château Gheude, a national heritage building dating back to 1772. It showcases a number naval artefacts and the maritime history of Mauritius such as sea battles and shipwrecks.
Electric Bike Tours
Tour through villages and countrysides without breaking a sweat! (Just kidding, you will be sweating, it's hilariously hot.)