The people and culture of Mauritius are both rich and diverse and this has undoubtedly filtered down to the cuisine on offer.

When you think of Mauritius your mind automatically conjures up images of a tropical paradise. You wouldn't be wrong in your thinking but check out the cultural side too...

You'll appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of Rodrigues. Prince William and his friends certainly have...

It's not hard to find things to do in this tropical escape but we've narrowed the list down to ten...

So you've decided to take your family to Mauritius...

Mahebourg is one of the dazzling jewels of Mauritius. Smaller than Grand Baie, this little port, rich in both history and local trade, can hold its own.

Shopping while on vacation can be both thrilling and chilling. Awesome because you can throw away all the rules. Horrifying because you might spend too much money

When you pay R30 000 for that Mauritius vacation, the last thing you need is to end up paying about R20 000 more just because you didn't know how expensive the menu would be.

Well, I've never been known to take the conventional route, and my trip to Mauritius was no exception.

Consider this five-minute guide as your passport to the Indian Ocean jewel that is Mauritius.

 
 
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