With children

• 📅 All day Land at SSR airport (south-east), pick up the rental car and drive to the villa (≈ 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.
• 🌙 Evening 🏖️ La Preneuse beach & Martello Tower · 1–2 h · 5 min from the villa Sunset over Le Morne from La Preneuse beach, a few minutes' walk from the villa.
• 🌙 Evening 🍛 The Bay · 1.5–2 h · 5 min from the villa A sundowner with your feet in the sand at The Bay.
• 🌙 Evening 🍛 Roots Spirits (La Preneuse) · 1.5–2 h · 5 min from the villa Easy first dinner within walking distance.

💡 Mauritius is 3 h ahead of Central Europe in winter (2 h in summer): stay up until the evening.

• ☀️ Morning 🐢 Casela Nature Parks · 3–5 h · 25 min from the villa Safari, giraffes and the petting farm at Casela (15 minutes away).
• 🌤️ Afternoon Pool at the villa.
• 🌙 Evening 🏖️ La Preneuse beach & Martello Tower · 1–2 h · 5 min from the villa Sunset on the beach.

• ☀️ Morning ⛵ Swimming with dolphins off Tamarin · 2–3 h · 5 min from the villa Dolphins at dawn (better for kids who swim well).
• 🌤️ Afternoon 🏖️ Flic en Flac beach · 2–4 h · 25 min from the villa Shaded beach and calm water.
• 🌙 Evening 🍛 Ah Youn (Flic en Flac) · 1–1.5 h · 25 min from the villa Noodles everyone likes.

• ☀️ Morning 🏖️ Le Morne public beach · 2–5 h · 25 min from the villa Shallow turquoise water.
• ☀️ Morning ⛵ Glass-bottom boat at Le Morne · 1–1.5 h · 25 min from the villa Glass-bottom boat over the coral.
• 🕛 Midday 🍛 Emba Filao · 1.5–2 h · 25 min from the villa Lunch with feet in the sand.

• ☀️ Morning 🌿 Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth & waterfall · 1.5–2.5 h · 30 min from the villa Coloured earth, giant tortoises and the waterfall.
• ☀️ Morning 🐢 Curious Corner of Chamarel · 1–1.5 h · 25 min from the villa The house of illusions.
• 🕛 Midday 🍛 Le Chamarel Restaurant · 1.5–2 h · 25 min from the villa Lunch with a view.

• ☀️ Morning 🪂 Stand-up paddle & kayak on the La Preneuse lagoon · 1–2 h · 5 min from the villa Paddleboards on the calm lagoon.
• 🌤️ Afternoon Pool.
• 🌙 Evening 🍛 Big Willy's · 1.5–2 h · 10 min from the villa Burgers in Tamarin.

• 📅 All day ⛵ Catamaran to Île aux Bénitiers & Crystal Rock · 5–7 h · 5 min from the villa Crystal Rock, snorkelling and a barbecue on Île aux Bénitiers.

• ☀️ Morning 🐢 La Vanille Nature Park · 1.5–2.5 h · 1 h 15 from the villa Giant tortoises (you can walk among them) and crocodiles.
• 🕛 Midday 🍛 Chez Rosy (Gris Gris) · 1.5–2 h · 1 h 05 from the villa Lunch at Gris Gris.
• 🌤️ Afternoon 🚶 Cliff walk: Gris Gris → La Roche qui Pleure · 30 min – 1 h · 1 h 05 from the villa The big waves of Gris Gris (hold hands near the edge).

• ☀️ Morning 🪂 Kayaking up the Tamarin River · 1.5–2.5 h · 10 min from the villa Paddle up the Tamarin River.
• 🌤️ Afternoon Pool.
• 🌙 Evening 🍛 L'Envol (pizza) · 1.5–2 h · 5 min from the villa Pizza night.

• ☀️ Morning 🤿 Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat · 2–3 h · 1 h 15 from the villa Glass-bottom boat over the marine park.
• 🌤️ Afternoon 🐢 Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve · 2–2.5 h · 1 h 15 from the villa Tortoises and rare birds on Île aux Aigrettes (book).
• 🌤️ Afternoon 🏖️ Blue Bay beach · 3–5 h · 1 h 15 from the villa Swim in the clearest lagoon.

• ☀️ Morning 🐢 Odysseo Oceanarium (Port Louis) · 2–2.5 h · 45 min from the villa Sharks, rays and turtles at Odysseo in Port Louis.
• 🕛 Midday 🏛️ Port Louis: market, Aapravasi Ghat & Caudan · 4–6 h · 45 min from the villa Lunch at the Caudan Waterfront, home before the rush hour.

💡 A good rainy-day plan.

• ☀️ Morning 🐢 La Vallée des Couleurs Nature Park · 2–4 h · 55 min from the villa Coloured earth, waterfalls and the zip lines (for older kids).
• 🌤️ Afternoon 🌿 Bassin Blanc crater lake · 15 min – 45 min · 45 min from the villa A quick look at the crater lake on the way back.

• ☀️ Morning 🪂 Blue Safari submarine & sub-scooter · 1.5–2 h · 1 h 10 from the villa A real submarine (or the sub-scooter) at Trou aux Biches.
• 🌤️ Afternoon 🏖️ Trou aux Biches & Pointe aux Piments · 2–4 h · 1 h 10 from the villa Calm beach afternoon.
• 🌙 Evening 🏛️ Cap Malheureux red-roofed church · 15 min – 30 min · 1 h 15 from the villa The red-roofed church at sunset.

💡 On a weekend, the Le Nessee semi-submarine in Grand Baie is a cheaper alternative.

• ☀️ Morning Pack, return the villa keys, last swim at La Preneuse.
• 🕛 Midday 🏖️ La Cambuse beach · 1–2 h · 1 h 15 from the villa Leave with a margin (≈ 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).