2-week plans Β· πŸ–οΈ Slow & beachy

Slow & beachy

Lagoons, beaches, sunsets and good food, with only gentle outings and never more than one drive a day.

πŸ‘₯ People who came to rest, read and swim.

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    Arrival

    πŸš— up to 5 min
    • πŸ“… All day Land at SSR airport (south-east), pick up the rental car and drive to the villa (β‰ˆ 1 h via the M1/M2 and Cascavelle, or the slower coast road). Shopping at a supermarket in Cascavelle or Black River on the way.
    • πŸŒ™ Evening πŸ–οΈ La Preneuse beach & Martello Tower Β· 1–2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Sunset over Le Morne from La Preneuse beach, a few minutes' walk from the villa.
    • πŸŒ™ Evening πŸ› The Bay Β· 1.5–2 h Β· 5 min from the villa A sundowner with your feet in the sand at The Bay.
    • πŸŒ™ Evening πŸ› Roots Spirits (La Preneuse) Β· 1.5–2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Easy first dinner within walking distance.

    πŸ’‘ Mauritius is 3 h ahead of Geneva in winter: stay up until the evening.

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    Flic en Flac

    πŸš— up to 25 min
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    Le Morne beach

    πŸš— up to 25 min
    • πŸ“… All day πŸ–οΈ Le Morne public beach Β· 2–5 h Β· 25 min from the villa Turquoise lagoon under the mountain.
    • πŸ•› Midday πŸ› Emba Filao Β· 1.5–2 h Β· 25 min from the villa Grilled fish at Emba Filao, feet in the sand.
    • πŸŒ™ Evening πŸ› Ti Karaye Β· 1.5–2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Modern Mauritian dinner.
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    Dolphins & villa

    πŸš— up to 5 min
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    Chamarel, gently

    πŸš— up to 30 min
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    Catamaran

    πŸš— up to 5 min
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    Villa day

    πŸš— up to 5 min
    • πŸ“… All day Massage at the villa or a spa in Tamarin.
    • 🌀️ Afternoon πŸ›οΈ Tamarin salt pans Β· 15 min – 30 min Β· 5 min from the villa A short walk to the salt pans.
    • πŸŒ™ Evening πŸ› Moon Bar'k (floating bar) Β· 1.5–2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Sunset aperitif on the floating bar in Tamarin Bay (book).
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    Blue Bay

    πŸš— up to 1 h 15
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    Villa & tower

    πŸš— up to 5 min
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    Northern beaches

    πŸš— up to 1 h 15
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    Île aux Cerfs

    πŸš— up to 1 h 30
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    Le Morne sunset ride

    πŸš— up to 25 min
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    Gardens & tasting

    πŸš— up to 1 h 05
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    Departure

    πŸš— up to 1 h 15
    • β˜€οΈ Morning Pack, return the villa keys, last swim at La Preneuse.
    • πŸ•› Midday πŸ–οΈ La Cambuse beach Β· 1–2 h Β· 1 h 15 from the villa Leave with a margin (β‰ˆ 1 h 10 to the airport). La Cambuse beach is 5 minutes from the terminal for a last look at the sea.
    • 🌀️ Afternoon Return the car and check in (be at the airport 3 h before an international flight).