Scuba Diving in Mauritius: Best Dive Sites, Levels and Season
Mauritius dive sites by area and level, the best season, certification courses and what to ask a dive centre before you book.
How Much Does a Holiday Villa in Mauritius Cost per Week?
What a holiday villa in Mauritius costs per week: agent price ranges, the season month by month, the tourist fee and the licence to check.
Living in Quatre Bornes and Rose Hill: the plateau’s town pair, metro included
Quatre Bornes and Rose Hill: over 160,000 residents, plateau weather, a metro station in each town and special buying rules for foreigners.
Geckos in Mauritius: the 4 endemic day geckos and where to see them
Four endemic day geckos live on mainland Mauritius: two in gardens, two in forest. Where to see them, and how to visit Île aux Aigrettes.
Living in Cap Malheureux: the quiet far north between Grand Baie and Grand Gaube
Cap Malheureux is a fishing village ten minutes from Grand Baie. Daily life, wind, health, buying and how it compares with its neighbours.
Renting in Mauritius Without a Local Guarantor: What Landlords Accept Instead
Without a local guarantor, a Mauritian landlord looks at your income, bank statements and immigration status. The documents to gather and what the law says.
Are There Sharks in Mauritius? Species and the Real Risk to Swimmers
Sharks live around Mauritius, but the risk to swimmers in the lagoon is very low. Species, incident record and practical precautions.
Living in Cascavelle and Medine: the west coast’s growing Smart City hub
Hospital, schools, mall and new-build homes: what Medine’s Smart City means for living or buying in Cascavelle.
History of Mauritius: from Arab navigators to the Republic
The history of Mauritius in key dates: an uninhabited island, Dutch settlement, Isle de France, British rule, indentured labour, independence in 1968 and the Republic in 1992 – and what it still shapes today.
Pamplemousses Botanical Garden: What You Actually See, and How to Visit
Opening hours, prices and a visitor’s guide to the Pamplemousses botanical garden: giant water lilies, palms, the spice corner, history and rules.
Living in Curepipe and Floréal: Life on Mauritius’s Central Plateau
Curepipe and Floréal: a plateau climate cooler than the coast, a full town with a metro, and special buying rules for foreigners.
Living in Beau Plan, Mauritius: the Pamplemousses Smart City Day to Day
A new town in northern Mauritius: shops, school, homes and limits, before you settle or buy in Beau Plan.
Living in Albion, Mauritius: The Quiet West Coast Between Port Louis and Flic en Flac
A former fishing village between Port Louis and Flic en Flac: real life, schools, healthcare, PDS property and land prices in Albion, Mauritius.
Student Accommodation Near the University of Mauritius in Réduit
Réduit’s campus has no student residence. Here’s where to live nearby, how to get to class by Metro Express, and what to check before signing a furnished lease.
Living in Poste Lafayette, Mauritius: Villas on a Windy East Coast Lagoon
Poste Lafayette pairs steady kitesurfing wind with a still lightly built east coast lagoon, and PDS access to residency from USD 375,000. What living and buying here really involves.
Grand Baie Neighbourhoods Compared: La Croisette, La Salette, Sottise, Pointe aux Canonniers
La Croisette, La Salette, Sottise, Pointe aux Canonniers: four Grand Baie neighbourhoods with very different budgets, character and buyer profiles.
Sega Dance Lessons in Mauritius: Where to Actually Take One
There’s no dedicated sega dance school in Mauritius, but real options exist: hotel sega nights, the Beachcomber ravanne workshop, the Beau Bassin school, and the Festival International Kreol.
French Bakeries in Mauritius: Where to Find Real Bread
Le Fournil, Pains et Moulins, Boulangerie Maurice: three verified addresses, by area, for real French-style bread in Mauritius.
Mauritius National Budget 2024/2025: Key Measures Explained
Discover the key measures in Mauritius’s 2024/2025 National Budget, designed to strengthen economic resilience, support investment and promote a greener, more sustainable economy.
Public Holidays in Mauritius 2026: The Official List and What the Law Says
Mauritius has 15 public holidays in 2026. The official government list, and what the law says when a holiday falls on a Sunday.
The Best Beaches in the North of Mauritius, One by One
Pereybère, Bain Bœuf, Mont Choisy, Trou aux Biches, Cap Malheureux, Anse La Raie: a cove-by-cove guide to the north of Mauritius, activity by activity.
Growing Your Own Vegetables in Mauritius: What You Need to Know
Watering rules in force since August 2026, a seed import permit, and a two-season planting calendar: the real constraints of growing your own food in Mauritius.
Hiring a Contractor in Mauritius: Who to Call for Renovation Work
BLUP permit, CIA-registered contractor, independent tradesperson: who to call in Mauritius depending on your renovation work.
Tamarina: Life Inside Mauritius’s West Coast Golf Estate
Tamarina Golf Estate in Tamarin: a 206-hectare golf estate, IRS villas, schools and healthcare on Mauritius’s West coast. What to know before moving in.
Anahita: Life Inside Mauritius’s East Coast Golf Estate
Anahita: a 213-hectare IRS golf estate on Mauritius’s East coast — lifestyle, schools, healthcare, entry price and residence permit, verified with the EDB.