Day 1:

We arrived at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius on our flight from Mumbai fairly early in the morning. The airport is located in the south-east part of the island and located 50 km (about 1 hour drive) from the Hilton Mauritius resort. The resort is in the western part of the island in Flic-en-Flac neighbourhood. We had rented a car through Budget which allowed us to have the flexibility and convenience to drive around the island at our leisure.

After checking in and having breakfast we hit the beach.

Flic-en-flac beach by our resort

For dinner we ate at the Ginger Thai restaurant at the resort.

Dinner @ Ginger Thai Restaurant – Seafood Fried Rice & Seafood Pad Thai

Day 2:

After waking up, me and Karen went on a walk along the beach in both directions for at least a couple of miles. We loved walking along the beach early in the morning when there were not too many people out and about.

Morning walk along the beach

After breakfast at the resort, we got in the car and drove from our resort in Flic-en-flac to Kailassam Temple located near the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis. The drive was around 30 km one way (about 45 minutes). This is why its important to have a rental car which makes it so easy to explore all around the island.

Kailassam Temple near Port Louis

For Hilton Gold members as a welcome amenity, the resort gave both of us a coupon booklet which each had (from memory) 5 drink vouchers. We made full use of the vouchers every day 🙂

After returning back to the resort, me and Karen headed to the Sunset bar for an afternoon drink.

Drinks @ Sunset bar

We returned later in the evening with my parents to have some more drinks before heading to the Indian restaurant on property, Kesari Restaurant where we had dinner.

Putting our Hilton Elite Status Drink vouchers to good use 🙂

 

Dinner @ Kesari Restaurant (Lamb Curry, Shrimp Curry, Lentils with Naan)

Day 3:

Our daily morning walk
Breakfast @ Pomme d’Amour Restaurant

The Hilton resort had complimentary acquatic activities which included paddle boat. We took it out on 2 days for an hour or so.

Enjoying breeze on a paddle boat from the Hilton Resort
Spending some time at the pool in the morning

On this day we wanted to drive along the west coast northbound and visit some of the other island beaches.

Drive from the Hilton resort towards north of the island
Trou Aux Biches

Our first stop was the public beach of Trou Aux Biches followed by Mont Choisy Beach.

Our favorite beach on this island – Mont Choisy Beach
Mont Choisy Beach
Mont Choisy Beach

After Mont Choisy Beach we drove a few more miles up north to Pereybere Beach.

Pereybere Beach

Our last stop of the day was Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malhereux, a popular instagram spot on the island. Its a church with unique red roof against a beautiful backdrop.

Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malhereux

Day 4:

Morning Walk along the beach
Breakfast @ Pomme d’Amour Restaurant

The weather forecast had thunderstorms and rain on this day, so we stayed at the resort mostly with some small souvenir shopping in Flic-en-flac town.

Mauritian Chicken Curry & Shrimp curry followed by drinks at the Sunset Bar at the resort

Day 5:

This was our last full day in Mauritius and we started by lounging out by the pool in the morning followed by an hour on the paddle boat.

Lounging by one of the hotel pools
Paddleboat time

In the afternoon we drove from the resort to Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark. The drive took about 1 hour (36 km). After paying for the park entrance fee, its a bit of a drive to get to the parking lot nearest to this attraction.

Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark
Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark

Next to the 7 Colored Earth, there is also a garden where you can see Aldabra Giant Tortoise.

Aldabra Giant Tortoise

 

After spending about 2 hours in the park, we drove back to the resort. In the evening we drove to Flic-en-flac town for some pizza.

Pizz’a Gogo @ Flic-en-flac
Vegetarian & Seafood pizza

Day 6:

We left the resort early in the morning and drove 45 minutes to the airport for our flight back to India.