Shilpi Madan
08-Jun-2026
Uncover Mauritius in a dizzying spread of award-winning golf courses on private islands, intimate dining on the sugary beaches, and a slice of cultural heritage.
If you think all Mauritius brings in are postcard beaches, poolside spritzes and private spa sessions and aqua adventures, think again. Time slows down on the blue-brimmed archipelago in the Indian Ocean as you explore the island life in a beautiful blend of Sega strains, bespoke rum tastings, tee off sessions on the glorious greens and dips in luxury wellness as summer slowly transitions to winter - with occasional showers, dancing rainbows and unending bobbing ears of sugarcane across the land expanse.
Here are three awesome cheers to revel in during your stay in Mauritius:
SWING IN PARADISE
Your handicap doesn’t matter. Pick your club and take to a superb golf initiation session (for the uninitiated), or simply drive yourself over in a pristine speedboat to the neighbouring island for a game of golf. The Bay Club by Anahita brings in a gleeful stretch (built to USGA standards, in a first for Mauritius!) in the immaculately manicured 18-hole, par-72 championship course with brilliant fairways and five sets of tees. Marked by lagoons and lakes with bobbing emerald-necked ducks. The Anahita Golf Academy here takes you on to perfect your handicap. The best kept secret is the 18-hole (each with an unbeatable ocean view) Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Course, designed by Bernhard Langer on the smaller island next-door.
Tee off at Azuri The Nine Golf to revel in a spectacular award-winning 9-hole signature par-3 championship golf course, with bobbing, fluffy white clouds in the azure blue skies, unending undulations and a massive lake forming the picturesque backdrop for every shot. Staying at Radisson Blu Azuri Resort and Spa allows access to the course, heightening the joys of soaking up nature at her gorgeous best.
DRUM UP THE RUM
Sip on the best, world-class infused rums in Mauritius in a super exclusive Rhum Arrange experience. Visit a distillery – La Rhumel de Chamarel brings in a superb experience far away from the busy-ness of Port Louis. The variations woo the palate through infusions including coffee, orange rinds, cinnamon sticks, local chillies, fresh coconut slices, briny pineapple… The rich sugarcane heritage of the island nation brings in two types of rum - traditional molasses-based rum, and agricultural rum made using fresh sugarcane. The local fruits and spices bring in exciting permutations and combinations, you could fall in love with the rum that tastes like a pina colada too! Spending special moments with yours in carefully curated rum tasting sessions fills your time on the island with memorable bonhomie. The luxury properties bring in the complete experience at the bars too, complete with live Sega performances.
CREOLE HEART
The cuisine in the island nation is a beautiful mix of Indian spices, Chinese umami, French techniques and Creole heart. The cosmopolitan flavours are a result of the immigrants who came in from different nations to work on the sugarcane plantations in the country. Venison in a classic Goan recheado spice mix, octopus stirred with local mustard for a piquant touch, the tender palm hearts darting in a symphony through salads and fresh catch of the day in lobsters, calamari, mussels and snapper are must-experience dishes on the moving menus across the luxury properties lining the plush East coast of the archipelago. For the best pastries, drop in at Café Gioia (open for breakfast too! and fringing Radisson Blu Azuri Resort and Spa)that offers the look and feel of a fabulous French café by day and transitions into a lively Italian restaurant by night. The rubyesque passion fruit pastry here is worth kissing your diet goodbye for. Remember to try the breakfast-on-the-beach experience in a special intimate set up on the sands at the property you choose to stay in.
Images Credit: Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa
