Mark Twain once wrote that ‘Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being copied after Mauritius’. For the most part, it’s true: Mauritius is rightly famed for its sapphire waters, powder-white beaches and luxury resorts. But there’s so much more attraction to Mauritius than the beach, and it's the kind of place that rewards even the smallest attempts at exploration. There’s hiking in the forested and mountainous interior and world-class diving and snorkelling offshore. There are boat trips to near-perfect islets and excursions to botanical gardens and colonial plantation houses. 

Taste our Mauritian food!

Food is an important part of life in Mauritius! Mauritian food is influenced by our diverse mix of Indian, Chinese, African and European cultures, creating a literal melting pot of flavours. Taste sizzling street food, soft and floury dholl puris, spicy biryanis, fried noodles, jamalac flavoured with chilli salt and sweet pastries.

Languages of Mauritius

There are three languages widely spoken in Mauritius: English, French and Mauritian Creole. We asked a few of the locals what their favourite Creole expressions are to give you a flavour of the local languages. You’ll also find a few more useful Creole phrases in this guide to try out when you visit the island!