When you fly on holiday to Mauritius, you’re probably thinking about relaxing on golden beaches, swimming in the clear sea and generally relaxing in the sun. However, don’t neglect the island’s restaurants and nightlife; after all, you need something to do once the sun goes down.
Mauritius is a popular luxury holiday destination for a number of reasons, including its fantastic hotels. There are numerous resorts where you can spend a week or two in maximum comfort, with everything you may need close at hand.
Visit one of the Beachcomber-managed hotels in Mauritius, for example, and you won’t even have to leave the confines of your resort if you want to sample the best of the island’s cuisine.
Spend your break at Trou Aux Biches, for example, and you’ll have your choice of six restaurants serving everything from Indian and Thai food to international cuisine and local seafood specialities. If you’ve booked a Mauritius honeymoon in the meantime, the Dinarobin Hotel is the ideal choice, with Saveur des Iles the perfect place to sample French delicacies with a Mauritian twist in a romantic setting.
Of course, there is nothing stopping you from visiting some of Mauritius’s towns and cities, where you can sample a wide variety of dishes. The dishes of this island nation have been influenced by numerous societies over the years, taking on all manner of Chinese, Indian, Creole and European flavors.
As a result, you can expect to find wonderfully varied food at its restaurants. Head to La Plancha in Grand Baie if you love grilled dishes, for example, with all manner of meat and seafood grilled to perfection here. If you’re looking for an establishment with a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a sumptuous meal and wash it down with some classy cocktails, Cocoloko, also in Grand Baie, is right up your street. The restaurant serves a variety of international dishes and its tropical garden setting makes it perfect, day or night.
If you want to explore a bit more of Mauritius from your base on the west coast, it’s worth heading inland, with Mapou a good option if you’re hoping to enjoy a delicious lunch. La Table du Chateau is a restaurant that serves delicious cuisine, with many of the ingredients grown on the chateau grounds where it is located.
As the sun sets, the coastal towns of Mauritius come alive and one of the best places to visit if you’re looking for a little bit of everything is Le Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis. Within the complex you will discover a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as a cinema and a casino. Suit up as nine and have a spin at one of their roulette tables or try your luck at a hand or two of blackjack.
If you are interested in a late night out in Mauritius, Takanaka Bar and Club in Grand Baie is the place to go if you want some VIP treatment. The club is equipped with numerous comfortable seating areas where you can relax with a drink, while there is plenty of space to dance the night away if you wish. It even offers an all-night snack menu, in case you get hungry after all the dancing!