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Ile Aux Cerfs Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know [2025]

By yuko

Updated: February 2025 Ile aux Cerfs, which means “deer island”, is an 87-hectare privately-owned island that is located in the east part of Mauritius, Flacq district. The place is known for its private ambience, white sandy beaches, turquoise-coloured sea, and lush vegetation. It is also considered the largest lagoon attraction in Mauritius. Both families and honeymooners visiting Mauritius are advised to put Ile aux Cerfs on their itinerary list. It’s also the best place to hold a business trip to strengthen your professional connection. The island might be small, but there are many fun things to do in this place. You can find some water sports activities, golf, and snorkelling. You can also enjoy an undisturbed quality time together in its luxurious resort. Ile aux Cerfs is a perfect place to kick back and relax. Pack your bags and get yourself ready. Here below are all the things you need…

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25 Best Places to Visit in Mauritius

By yuko

Mauritius, the beauty of this island nation never seems to end no matter where you look! The breathtaking views, emerald waters, mighty peaks, unspoiled beaches, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife are highlights that you can see, feel, and soak in Mauritius. If you’re planning a trip to the beautiful Mauritius and aren’t sure what places you need to visit, we’ve compiled a list of the best places to visit in Mauritius for you to choose from based on your interests. Best beaches of Mauritius, its scenic natural wonders, historical places, and shopping spots, we’ve got them all covered here. 7 Mauritius’s Beaches to check out Trou Aux Biches Beach If you’re a sunset type of person and love to swim in the ocean, Trou Aux Biches is the place to have an unforgettable time with your loved ones. It is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of…

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How to Travel to Mauritius from South Africa [2025 Version]

By yuko

Mauritius is Ready to Amaze You Mauritius is a small country located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Its territory is directly adjacent to the sea. With an area of just 2,040 kilometers square, the Republic of Mauritius looks like a tiny dot when compared to its neighbors, the Madagascar Archipelago, and the South African countries. Mauritius is said to be a place like nowhere else on earth. Many things about Mauritius are unforgettable, such as its paradise beaches, beautiful resorts, unique wildlife, and strong rum. Why Visit Mauritius? Wonderful nature Mauritius is known to be the last habitat of the long-extinct Dodo bird. It is also famous for its beautiful beaches, lagoons, and reefs. Although small, Mauritius is one of the most populous countries in Africa. The multicultural population has resulted in the coexisting of many languages and religions. It is one of the most highly-rated honeymoon destinations…

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17 Must-Do Romantic Things for Couples in Mauritius [2025 Version]

By yuko

This Indian Ocean island lives up to its reputation as an excellent destination for a love escape. For decades, it has offered a range of romantic things for couples in Mauritius. Dubbed as The Paradise Island, Mauritius has become the go-to destination for newlyweds as the island unfolds powdered white sands on ethereal beaches and less crowds, making it an extremely beautiful and serene place to visit. Picture a romantic getaway visiting the crystal blue lagoons, coral islets, and pristine beaches together with your loved one. Yes, in Mauritius, you can experience all of this! On your Mauritius honeymoon, you can enjoy world-class water sports, stylish bars, restaurants, and clubs, as well as a variety of other activities, as the island offers a lot more than just natural wonders. Check out these endless romantic things for couples in Mauritius, from a stroll through the gardens to a peaceful day at…

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Mauritius Travel Requirements You Need to Know

By yuko

When Is The Best Times to Visit Mauritius Mauritius with its long white beaches, which are among the world’s most stunning, bathed in year-round sunshine and kissed by warm, clear waters. A picturesque island charming travelers with its laid-back island life, beautiful sunset, and incredible nature. With an ideal sea temperature for 12 months of the year, water enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice in Mauritius. While there is no poor season to visit, the summer months are ideal for diving. Shoals of brightly colored fish, dolphins, turtles, sharks, and even sperm whales can be seen deep in the Indian Ocean, surrounded by coral reefs. Surfers, kitesurfers, and windsurfers will find ideal conditions in the winter, with waves to suit all skill levels. The pros will head south, where the winds will keep the waves active against a spectacular backdrop of towering basaltic cliffs. Snorkelers will love the Blue Bay…

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[Updated Nov 2021] Mauritius Covid-19 Travel Requirements

By Villa Finder Editorial team

With pristine beaches, majestic mountains and waterfalls, it’s not strange that Mauritius charms travellers around the globe. The pandemic puts a damper on our holiday plan, but rejoice, the island is now open to tourism! Mauritius travel requirements differ for vaccinated and un-vaccinated guests. Check them out below! Mauritius travel requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers You are free to stay in villas, hotels or other types of accommodation. You will need to provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure. On Day 0 (when you arrive in Mauritius), do an antigen test at the airport or at the hotel (if you stay in a hotel). If the result is negative, you can explore the island. You will need to do another test on Day 5. Covid-19 insurance is required, unless you are a Mauritian citizen or a resident/occupational permit holder. Fill in the All in One travel form…

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10 choses à ne pas manquer à Maurice

By yuko

Globalement connue comme l’une des meilleures destinations de vacances, il n’est pas surprenant que l’Ile Maurice est une terre pleine de merveilles, où l’on retrouve des aventures dans les moindres recoins. En dépit de sa petite taille, il y a toujours beaucoup à faire sur l’île. Rassurez-vous donc que vous ne manquerez jamais de choses à faire pendant vos vacances sous un soleil tropical. Voici 10 choses à ne pas manquer lors de votre voyage à l’Ile Maurice. 1. Découvrez la merveilleuse culture Mauricienne L’Ile Maurice offre un medley unique de cultures : en effet, vous y trouverez une panoplie de cultures et de religions sur l’ile. De plus, les habitants vivent ensemble en parfaite harmonie, sans guerre ni préjugés. Mieux encore, Maurice offre plusieurs types de festivals culturels. Pour vous immerger pleinement dans la culture mauricienne, vous pouvez participer ou assister à différents spectacles et festivals tout au long…

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Celebrating Christmas and New year in Mauritius in 2019

By yuko

It’s no secret that Mauritians love to party. Which is one of the reasons why the island has marked itself as one of the best destinations for Christmas and New Year: unlike most parts of the world, the end-of-year festivities in Mauritius are bathed in warm, tropical climate with at least eight hours of delightful sunlight during the day. Instead of a snowman, you could always build a sandman on one of the many picturesque beaches that look like they’ve just been plucked out of a postcard! Rest assured though that the lack of snowflakes tumbling gently to the ground does not mean a lack of festive spirit. Quite on the contrary, the entire island is bathed in an exhilarating atmosphere that starts at the very beginning of summer. Being one of the major tourist destinations in the world, you can certainly expect your fair share of activities and packages…

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Transportation in Mauritius – A local’s guide to getting around Mauritius

By Villa Finder Editorial team

Mauritius is such a small country that only stretches across an area of 2,040km², there are no trains or trams on the island. On the other hand, because Mauritius is so tiny, it’s surprisingly easy to get around: in fact, you can actually travel from the North to the South of the island in just three to four hours. We’ve made getting around Mauritius even easier for you. Check out the guide below! Roads in Mauritius The island has quite a clear network of roads, with the three main ones being: M3, which links Terre Rouge to Verdun in the North, passing through Port-Louis, the capital M2, which links Port Louis to the tourist village of Grand Baie, in the North of the island M1, which links the airport in the South East to Port Louis. This is the most important road on the island since it also passes through the…

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Top 7 tips to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Mauritius

By yuko

Forget about a snowy white Christmas with the temperature dropping down to minus degrees. Christmas in the tropics is all about the sun and the sea fueled by an almost electric holiday spirit that will sway even the most hardened Scrooge. For this reason, Mauritius stands as one of the most popular holiday destinations in November and December. Best of all, the island blooms into life then, offering an assortment of activities and festivals to help you make the most of the holiday spirit. 1. Soak up the Christmas spirit at the malls Even if you’re not planning on doing any shopping, you simply can’t miss a visit to one of the many sprawling malls during the festive season. Indeed, during Christmas and New Year in Mauritius, these malls are exquisitely decorated, with fairy lights and towering Christmas trees- not to mention the occasional Santa walking about handing out candy…