There are many islets around Mauritius, all beautiful and unique in their own particular way. Ile aux Cerfs, an island extending over an area of 79 hectares ,situated on the eastern coast ,a few steps from Trou d’Eau Douce, can be reached in 15 minutes by boat from the coast.
By Jwala Kallee

Grand Bay conjures up the picture of a cosmopolitan coastal resort known the world over. Tourists and local holidaymakers do not stop praising the place.  They
compare it to the French
Riviera for they feel that Grand Bay caters for all the needs that make their holiday delightful and enjoyable.
By Jwala Kallee

The south east of the island is rich not only in historical terms but also in natural beauty-- a feast for the eyes. The Grand Port range, the coastal road and the beach run parallel to each other as if designed by a master craftsman.
By Jwala Kallee

Pointe aux Piments is a coastal fishing village lying between Balaclava and Trou aux Biches in the north of Mauritius. Like many coastal villages, it has sprung into a modern tourist hub from a poor, barren and desolate village mostly covered with shrubs and bushes.
By Jwala Kallee

Visitors and tourists never stop praising Pereybère for its uniqueness as a coastal resort. They even write about its charm when they return to their home countries.

Trou aux Biches is a small fishermen village to the west of Triolet, a village in the north of the island.  It is a popular coastal resort growing very fast as a prized tourist destination. The village can today compete with the most developed area in the Indian Ocean.

 Balaclava is a coastal village sandwiched between Baie aux Tortues and Pointe aux Piments in the northeast of the island. It is fast developing into a major coastal resort.

After a short trip by a dinghy that takes hardly five minutes on the calm turquoise waters from the coast of Mahebourg Bay, one can reach Ile aux Aigrettes. It's the place to go to at least once in a lifetime to discover a peaceful natural reserve where the air is cool and fresh.

Pamplemousses, situated in the district bearing the same name, is the oldest village in the country.  It lies along the old, north road from Port Louis to Goodlands. The place is laden with history, each of its roads reminiscent of the time of the French occupation.

Grand Gaube is a popular coastal resort in the extreme north of Mauritius in the district of Riviere du Rempart. Its beautiful natural landscapes and seascapes  dotted with modern hotels and various amenities  have made of it a choice destination. The hotels and guest houses are always full.

Dubreuil is a small village with around 6,000 inhabitants in the district of Moka but votes for Constituency number 17, Curepipe/Midlands. It's the place par excellence for green and medical tourism.

Vallée des Prêtres, a village close to Port-Louis, is called the promised land, a world in miniature situated in a wonderful and vibrant setting. The place has inspired many writers like Marcel Cabon and Bernadin de St Pierre.

Vallée des Prêtres, a village close to Port-Louis, is called the promised land, a world in miniature situated in a wonderful and vibrant setting. The place has inspired many writers like Marcel Cabon and Bernadin de St Pierre.

Solitude derives its name from a sugar factory in the area. In 1851, it was the first sugar factory in the country to run on hydraulic power. Nowadays, the only remnant of the factory is a chimney that stands majestically amid a wonderful green setting and vibrant environment.

With its mosaic of cultures, beliefs and customs, Mauritius has many places of worship and meditation. The village of Triolet houses a number of temples, chapels, kovils, and mosques.