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Mauritius was acknowledged by the Chinese as one of the best island destinations
Two Chinese magazines awarded Mauritius in 2014. “Voyage” acknowledged Mauritius as the best emerging island destination for Chinese tourists. The Ctrip group included Mauritius in the top-10 best overseas city (9th place) and named it the second in the rating of the best island...
British tradition on Mauritius
Mauritians, just like British people, never miss tea time in the afternoon. They also do not drink pure tea: milk is a necessary component of the ceremony. Although it is a British tradition, the tea itself was introduced during the French colonization.Mauritians drink one kilo per person on average...
Spend a fabulous honeymoon on a fabulous island
You cannot find a better place to spend a honeymoon than Mauritius. Every single day on the island will be unforgettable. Imagine a lovely piece of land surrounded by blue turquoise water, where the biggest danger is a mosquito. Nobody will bother you, so you and your significant other will enjoy...
Spend a sweet day on The Sugar factory
Sugar is the main product of Mauritius, so it occupies a significant place in life of the locals. That is why you should visit the Sugar Factory and the Sugar Museum. The tour lasts one hour and a half. It is suitable both for children and adults. Two funny mascots - Mynah bird and Mongoose - are...
Crocodile bite
Those tourists who consider themselves as gourmets must visit Le Crocodile Affamé Restaurant. The name of the restaurant is translated as "hungry crocodile". It is located on a crocodile farm so you can always try fresh meat of this dangerous reptile. Somebody says it tastes like chicken,...
The famous mistake
Mauritius became famous for it postal stamp issued in the British colony in 1827. In fact, there are two stamps: an orange one and deep blue one. Why is it so rare and valuable? Joseph Barnard, the engraver made a mistake and put on the words "Post office", but the right ones were "Post paid". Only...
Transport in Mauritius
You should try to take a short journey on a bus at least once while you are on the island. It is very cheap but far not so comfortable like in European countries. The second popular mode of transport is a taxi. It will take more money, but a taxi driver can take you on a real excursion and tell you...
The Black River Gorges - the biggest national park in Mauritius
The Black River Gorges is located on the hilly area of the island. Its extension is 16,69 acres. Here 311 species of native plants can be observed. Moreover, here you can see nine species of birds that live only on Mauritius. The best view you can find on the island is a panoramic view of the...
What to wear in Mauritius?
The tropical climate of Mauritius allows tourists to wear beach clothes so do not bring warm jackets or trousers. You should put in your suitcase a couple of light woollen things for cool nights, though. Remember that in a central part of the island is a little bit cooler than on the...
Food in Mauritius - the mix of traditions
In Mauritius, it is possible to try French, British, Chinese, African, Creole and Indian cuisine. Be ready to try all of them in one plate. Mauritian food is spicy and local people prefer to add chili in almost every plate. In the streets, do not miss Mauritian "fast food" - some kind of...