Where to stay in Mauritius
Compare six areas of Mauritius, from Grand Baie to Le Morne. Find a base for your first visit, family trip, quieter stay or holiday without a car.
Planning your tripThe Mauritius guides.
28 guides to explore
Hiking in Mauritius
Compare mountain hikes, waterfall outings and forest walks, then choose the route that fits your group.
Nature & outdoors
Boat trips in Mauritius
Compare northern island days, east-coast catamarans and shorter lagoon visits before choosing your departure.
Beaches & coasts
Mauritian food to try
Get to know Mauritian street food and meals, choose a Port Louis food day and plan around dietary needs without relying on restaurant rankings.
Island life
Culture and heritage in Mauritius
Plan meaningful cultural visits in Mauritius, from Port Louis and Le Morne to music, places of worship and everyday etiquette.
Island life
Snorkelling in Mauritius
Choose the setting, ask the right questions and plan your time in the water.
Beaches & coasts
Choosing a beach with children
Plan around shade, the journey, facilities and the kind of day your family needs.
Planning your trip
A day on the northern coast
One beach, a little town time and space for sunset.
Planning your tripYour first trip to Mauritius
Choose your coast, arrange the essentials and give your island days a sensible shape.
Planning your tripGetting around Mauritius
Choose between a rental car, driver, taxi, bus and Metro Express in Mauritius, with practical advice for arrival, day trips and the journey back.
Planning your tripMauritius with children
Build lighter days around your family’s pace, practical needs and everyday base.
Planning your tripArriving in Mauritius and your travel essentials
Prepare your arrival documents, use the official travel form and plan your airport transfer, phone connection and first day in Mauritius.
Planning your tripPlanning your Mauritius travel budget
Build a Mauritius budget with dated tourist-fee and SIM examples, then compare accommodation, food, transport and activities without double counting.
Planning your tripWhat to pack for Mauritius
Pack for the coast, the highlands and the activities you have actually chosen.
Planning your trip7 days in Mauritius
An unhurried first-week outline with coast days, a city visit and one outdoor focus.
Planning your trip
10 days in Mauritius
A northern stay followed by the southwest, with space for the journey and changing plans.
Planning your trip
A day around Chamarel and Le Morne
One landscape outing and an optional coast stop, with transport arranged around your base.
Planning your tripA flexible plan for a rainy day
Change the day around the actual forecast, your transport and confirmed visitor arrangements.
Planning your trip
A slower island day
Choose one place, give the journey space and leave the rest optional.
Planning your tripWho are Mauritians?
Understand Mauritian identity through migration, shared language and living culture, with heritage places to include in your visit.
Island lifeMauritius public holidays in 2026 and 2027
Check Mauritius public holidays, long weekends and the separate school calendar, with official sources and moon-dependent dates clearly identified.
Planning your tripMauritius school holidays and term dates
See the official 2026 primary and secondary school terms, the breaks between them and the current verification status of 2027 dates.
Planning your tripMauritius SIM cards and eSIMs for visitors
Compare my.t, Emtel and CHiLi tourist SIMs and eSIMs, with prices checked on 9 October 2026, registration details and airport collection guidance.
Planning your tripUseful Mauritian Creole for your trip
Learn everyday Mauritian Creole greetings and useful phrases for food, shopping and directions, with notes on polite forms of address.
Planning your trip
Divali in Mauritius in 2026
Plan for Divali on 8 November 2026 in Mauritius, with lights, sweets, visitor etiquette and the following-day public holiday explained.
Planning your trip
Christmas and New Year in Mauritius in 2026 and 2027
Plan Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 in Mauritius with official holiday dates, summer weather, meal reservations and transport arrangements.
Planning your trip
Local markets in Mauritius and when to visit
Choose a Mauritius market for food or crafts, with council-published Flacq fair days, Caudan hours and practical advice for a market morning.
Planning your trip
Port Louis in a day at your own pace
Plan a self-guided Port Louis day through Aapravasi Ghat, the Central Market, Chinatown and Caudan, with verified visitor hours and a guided option.
Planning your tripA different starting point?
Try another subject or browse all the guides.
Practical guides for your next Mauritius trip
Mauritius in November and how to plan your days
Make November work with a beach-first plan, a coast-and-culture alternative and movable dates for outings that depend on conditions.
Mauritius cyclone season and planning a flexible holiday
Understand what seasonal climate can tell you, how local warnings work, and how to keep a postponed outing from taking over your holiday.
Mosquitoes in Mauritius and preparing for your trip
Plan bite protection for daytime outings as well as evenings. A well-placed packing kit, specific room questions and current official advice make preparation more straightforward.