Their popularity urged their masters and authorities to offer prizes for their heads. It follows that Bellaca, one of the maroon leaders, had taken ‘possession’ of Le Morne and between 1797 and 1802, a proclamation was issued by the Colonial Assembly which offered to liberate any slave and his family who would help arrest Bellaca. […]
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Fashion, beauty and personal care are not new concepts. Mauritius developed the economic pillars Tourism and Textiles, and with both it was like a wakeup call to a sleeping tropical island. Today, resorts use elements in their marketing with spas, wellness centres and beauty salons. This development spills over into the local market where both […]
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In the shade of centuries-old orchards, the “Château de Labourdonnais”, built between 1856 and 1859 by Christian Wiehe and beautifully restored between 2006 and 2010, traces the footsteps of a family who lived in a bygone era. This privately owned estate known as “Domaine de Labourdonnais” was founded in 1774 and encompasses a magnificent 5540 […]
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The second room of the museum is named “A Highly Coveted Land”, and exhibits a wealth of original engravings, charts and artefacts highlighting the main stages of the island’s three successive periods of occupation, from the arrival of the Dutch in 1598 to the conquest of the ‘Isle de France’ by the British in 1810. […]
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This state-of-the-art museum is situated on the Caudan waterfront in Port Louis, and presents visitors with fascinating perspectives on Mauritian history and art. A visit to see this museum’s exquisite collection is a “must” for all! Founded by The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) in November 2001, the Blue Penny Museum exhibits exceptional items that have […]
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La Vanille Nature Park in the wild south of Mauritius was created in 1985 and is situated in a magnificent natural environment of 3.5 hectares with lush giant bamboo, banana trees and coconut palms. The nature park is actively involved in conservation efforts to preserve a variety of flora and fauna that are under threat […]
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The Chamarel Adventure Park, nestled in a subtropical forest of 12 hectares, offers a new concept of recreational and sports activities for all levels and all tastes. Visitors can experience a range of adventure activities in the heart of the forest, venturing across spectacular plank bridges, zip lines and climbing nets. Mountain biking is also […]
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There are so many attractions in Mauritius to visit and enjoy, from adventure parks and Domaines, to museums and sugar estates. Domaine les Pailles, near Port Louis, is one of the first and oldest domains in Mauritius. This grand estate of 1,500 hectares offers a range of activities to experience, including the grand casino housed […]
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Tourism is one of the pillars of the Mauritian economy and it is no surprise that the government targets higher numbers of tourists each year and continues to sanction the building of new hotels. Continuing the general trend, 2017 also saw an increase in the number of foreigners visiting Mauritius, with a rise of 5.2% […]
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We are sitting down with Mrs. Lolotte, the local connection for Mauritius and Rodrigues, for WHL.travel, an OTA (Online Travel Agent), to ask her some questions about planning a holiday to mauritius. Are there special visa rules and restrictions? Most nationals of European countries do not require a visa to visit Mauritius. We do advise […]
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