The rise in popularity of golf and the proliferation of golf courses has coincided with the general growth in tourism in Mauritius and its positioning as a major pillar of the Mauritian economy. Most of the golf courses on the island are attached to major hotel groups, but there are also private member golf courses, […]
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Mauritius is home to one of the oldest golf courses in the Southern Hemisphere, and the fourth oldest course in the world, the Gymkhana golf course, located in Vacoas in the central region of the island and created in 1902. However golf has only really grown in popularity in Mauritius since the opening of the […]
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The eclectic and vibrant nightlife in Mauritius is reflected in the variety of nightclubs now in existence on the island. Tourists mostly frequent the clubs in the tourist hubs of Grand Bay on the northern coast and Flic-en-Flac on the western coast. There are a range of music styles to be found in these venues, […]
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There are many happenings and events that take place in Mauritius and Rodrigues that you might find interesting or can be invaluable to your organisation. You will find information on almost anything that is taking place on the islands including: concerts, nightclub events, festivals, business conferences, seminars, yoga retreats, sporting events, education fairs, art exhibitions, […]
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In the 18th century it was the aristocrats and the rich that had time for leisure or recreational activities such as horseback riding, golfing, garden games like croquet, or indoor games such as dancing or chess. Fast forward in time and riding and golf may still be considered an expensive activity but is now more […]
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For centuries now, the story of the macaroon has been transmitted through the generations. Never out of fashion and still unequalled, this little spoilt confectioner’s child, a great standard of French gastronomy, is continually the talk of the town. The macaroon is a small, round cake of approximately 3 to 5 centimetres. It is crunchy […]
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Forgive me, Holy Father. Because of chocolate, I have sinned in thought, and especially in deed, and committed a sin of commission to boot. It is not my fault; it is not my own fault, but the most grievous fault of Suchard, Kohler, Leonidas, Hershey & Cadbury, and Godiva, who, from their devilish towers, hound […]
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In the heart of Chinatown, in an old wood and sheet metal building, the Chu Fung Leungs have taken up the fight to ensure that Chinese patisserie continues to be made in Mauritius. Six days a week, Heong Kue, the patriarch, supervises the production of traditional sweetmeats. At the back of the shop, he scrupulously […]
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Following the colonisation of Mauritius by the French in 1715, the mainstream gastronomy of the settlers was French, but slaves from Madagascar and Africa and workers from southern India consumed their own traditional staple foods. However, some cross-cultural cuisine was beginning to emerge. When Pierre Poivre was appointed administrator of the island in 1767, he […]
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Mauritian cuisine is traditionally eclectic thanks to its diverse history and population, but now Mauritian chefs, who have achieved international recognition, have created a “new” cuisine of Mauritius based on a fusion of styles that incorporate more international dimensions. They have adopted a fresh and adventurous approach to using exotic spices and local or imported […]
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