The island nation to steal your heart

Mark Twain once wrote that 'Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius'.

White sand beaches, sapphire blue water, diverse cultures and foods, incredible hikes and vistas, gorgeous colonial plantation houses. Mauritius is a fabulous culinary destination with great wildlife watching thrown in. And the real Mauritius away from the beach resorts – a hot curry of different cultures and quiet fishing villages – is never far away.

EXPLORE MAURITIUS

Rodrigues

The North

Port Louis

Man in bright yellow shirt sitting on edge of boat

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The top things to do in Mauritius, from beaches to botanical gardens

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Woman snorkeling in school of fish in Mauritius

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Why winter is the best time to visit Mauritius

^{6 min read 𐤟 Published 5 January 2022}

Paddle Boarder in blue water in Mauritius

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Mauritius aims to attract remote workers with a long-term stay visa

^{2 min read 𐤟 Published 28 October 2020}

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How to explore Mauritius on a budget

^{3 min read 𐤟 Published 12 March 2020}

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