Playing Golf in Mauritius

My day began at Trou aux Biches, at the Blue Safari reception, for a briefing ahead of a unique adventure: a dive aboard a genuine 10-seat submarine. After a short shuttle transfer to the “Le Betty des Mascareignes” underwater base, we set off for a 40-minute immersion, down to a depth of 35 metres. Through the portholes, a living spectacle unfolds: multicoloured fish, coral reefs, a ...

Some encounters leave a mark, and meeting the giant tortoises at François Leguat Reserve is one of them. Located in the south-west of Rodrigues, on the Anse-Quittor peninsula, just minutes from Plaine-Corail Airport, this 20-hectare nature reserve recreates the island's original ecosystem. More than 3,000 Aldabra and radiated tortoises, introduced between 2006 and 2007, roam freely here.

Experiencing Mauritian life is about far more than visiting a tropical island. It means stepping into a daily life rich in smiles, sharing and human warmth. From the very first exchanges, the natural kindness of Mauritians is striking. They have a rare gift for making you feel at home, simply, with a kind word, a thoughtful gesture, a spontaneous invitation to share a meal. Religious ...