Wanderlist Mauritius
TREASURE ISLAND MAURITIUS
W H Y G O? Nobody would blame you if you returned from Mauritius with nothing more than a suntan, a smile and tales of cobalt-blue seas. Scratch the surface, though, and you’ll uncover Creole estates, rousing séga beats and the odd pink pigeon.
THE TOP FIVE
Read palms in the Botanical Garden
Admire the ornate Tookay Hindu temple
Gaze back at Le Morne and the ‘clam’ rock from Île aux Benitiers
See Chamarel’s kaleidoscopic sands
Make a splash at Rochester Falls
WHERE TO STAY ‘Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius’ wrote Mark Twain. Luckily, heaven is pretty accessible: The Oberoi, set in 20-acres of bay-view tropical gardens, is most divine. Romance is obligatory at palm-shaded spa stay Constance Le Prince Maurice and at secluded water’s edge charmer 20 Degres Sud.
Island dreaming
The Oberoi
Constance Le Prince Maurice
20 Degres Sud
Serene, palm-thatched villas
Crowd-pleasing beachside suites
Colonial coconut grove elegance
Don’t miss windsurfing in the bay
Don’t miss the floating bar
Don’t miss lunch on the boat
SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT There’s no questioning the beauty of its beaches, but beyond the pristine shores, Mauritius is a rugged natural playground. Hike in the forests of Black River Gorges National Park and you might spot wild boar, macaques and rare parakeets.
WHEN TO GO Paradise doesn’t have off-days: Mauritius is an all-year stunner. The most popular months are from May until December when the weather is sunny and dry, with welcome sea breezes.
WHY BOOK WITH SMITH?
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W H Y G O? Nobody would blame you if you returned from Mauritius with nothing more than a suntan, a smile and tales of cobalt-blue seas. Scratch the surface, though, and you’ll uncover Creole estates, rousing séga beats and the odd pink pigeon.
THE TOP FIVE
Read palms in the Botanical Garden
Admire the ornate Tookay Hindu temple
Gaze back at Le Morne and the ‘clam’ rock from Île aux Benitiers
See Chamarel’s kaleidoscopic sands
Make a splash at Rochester Falls
WHERE TO STAY ‘Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius’ wrote Mark Twain. Luckily, heaven is pretty accessible: The Oberoi, set in 20-acres of bay-view tropical gardens, is most divine. Romance is obligatory at palm-shaded spa stay Constance Le Prince Maurice and at secluded water’s edge charmer 20 Degres Sud.
Island dreaming
The Oberoi
Constance Le Prince Maurice
20 Degres Sud
Serene, palm-thatched villas
Crowd-pleasing beachside suites
Colonial coconut grove elegance
Don’t miss windsurfing in the bay
Don’t miss the floating bar
Don’t miss lunch on the boat
SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT There’s no questioning the beauty of its beaches, but beyond the pristine shores, Mauritius is a rugged natural playground. Hike in the forests of Black River Gorges National Park and you might spot wild boar, macaques and rare parakeets.
WHEN TO GO Paradise doesn’t have off-days: Mauritius is an all-year stunner. The most popular months are from May until December when the weather is sunny and dry, with welcome sea breezes.
WHY BOOK WITH SMITH?
Free extras
Best price guaranteed
Hand-picked by experts
Smith24 Our travel specialists are here for you 24/7. Email [email protected], or visit mrandmrssmith.com for a live chat.
For more inspiration visit mrandmrssmith.com/wanderlist
