The Chamarel Rhum Tasting Tour is an experience that hits both the senses and the imagination. You start with a guided walk through the cane fields and distillery, seeing sugarcane transformed into something that actually makes grown adults grin. The guides don’t just point at machinery; they spill stories of craft, history and the little quirks that make Chamarel rhum what it is. Then comes the tasting. Seven to nine rhums and liqueurs are lined up like characters in a drama

Le Morne Brabant rises like a sentinel on the southwest tip of Mauritius, a striking peninsula jutting into the Indian Ocean. The mountain is more than a natural landmark; it carries profound history as a refuge for runaway slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries, giving it UNESCO World Heritage significance. Every step feels tied to that story, adding a historic weight to the hike. The trail is moderately challenging. It rewards effort with steep sections, rocky paths and occa

Heritage Golf Club is widely recognised as the most legendary club on the island with not one but three exceptional courses, the Championship 18-hole course, the secondary 18-hole course, and a 9-hole option, each designed to showcase the natural beauty of Mauritius while providing a unique challenge. Set within the grounds of a 19th-century château estate, arrival hints that this is golf designed as an occasion. We remember driving in through the landscaped avenues and feeli

A helicopter flight over Mauritius is the ultimate way to see the full geometry of the island. From above, lagoons sharpen into impossible shades of turquoise, reef lines sketch delicate patterns across the ocean and the famous underwater waterfall illusion near Le Morne appears with a clarity that photographs cannot capture. Routes can sweep across the north coast, trace the rugged cliffs of the west or follow customised paths shaped entirely around your plans. Some guests c

Corail’s private helicopter air taxi turns getting from one place to another into something worth talking about. Flights glide over lagoons, mountain ridges, winding rivers and endless sugarcane fields, giving you an uninterrupted aerial view that no road journey can rival. The island suddenly makes sense from above, every colour sharper and every coastline more dramatic. Routes are entirely customisable. Choose simple point-to-point transfers to save time or design a scenic

Playing a round at the Gymkhana Club is about stepping into a living chapter of golf’s history. Established in 1844, it is widely recognised as the oldest golf course in the Southern Hemisphere, and the moment you step onto the grounds you sense that you are participating in something epically historic rather than booking another tee time. We remember how different the rhythm felt compared with modern resort courses. The layout is modest in length yet deceptively demanding, l

Coin de Mire (Gunner's Quoin) is a snorkelling escape for anyone who wants to float among reefs that feel almost within reach. The north’s waters are clear enough to make every fish, coral and parrotfish gardener vividly visible, like drifting through a private aquarium. Snorkelling typically ranges from 3 to 9 metres in depth, averaging around 6 metres, while diving, particularly in sheltered spots like Confetti Bay, can take you from 2 metres down to 22 metres. The area is

Château de Labourdonnais turns rum tasting into a full-day experience that engages every sense. The Classic Tour takes you through the estate, its gardens and a guided tasting that progresses from lighter blends to older rums with notes of vanilla, citrus and a touch of oak. Liqueurs such as cocoa and spiced varieties add a playful finish to the line-up. The Fully Guided Tour goes further, including a walkthrough of the château and its museum, giving insight into the estate’s