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Beaches, hikes, food, nightlife and the practical detail that makes a trip work.
Tamarind Falls: what a guide costs and why you need one
Seven cascades, a lot of scrambling, and a route that genuinely should not be done alone. Here is what it costs.
Le Morne beach: what it actually costs and when to go
Public access is free, parking is not always, and the wind decides your whole day. Here is how to time it.
Getting around Mauritius without renting a car
Buses are cheap and cover more than people think. They also stop at 6.30pm, which changes everything about your evenings.
Ile aux Cerfs without the tour bus
The island is genuinely beautiful at nine and genuinely overrun by eleven. The first boat is the whole trick.
Where to eat in Grand Baie for under 500 rupees
Grand Baie has a reputation for being expensive. It is, if you only eat on the main strip.
Hiking Le Pouce: route, time and what to bring
Two hours up if you take the Petit Verger side. No guide needed, but do not do it at midday.
Sundowners: eight beach bars on the north coast
Where to be at six o clock, from the busy end of Grand Baie to the quiet bits past Pereybere.
Thursday newsletter
One good Mauritius idea a week
A place worth the drive, what it costs this month, and one thing worth knowing before you go. No fluff, no affiliate spam.