Spend the first stop of the day exploring the capital city of Mauritius, Port Louis. Climb up to Fort Adelaide, known as 'The Citadel', a 19th-century military fortress which features a walled courtyard and panoramic city views. Then head into the central market, the Grand Port Louise Bazaar & China Town for a stroll around. Marvel at the impressive array of clothing, local vegetables, and exotic spices. Continue your shopping excursion at the splendid Caudan Waterfront.

Visit the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, renamed Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, and the highlight of any visit to the north. It is the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere, dating back to 1735.

A former sugar factory carefully rehabilitated following its closure in 1999, after 200 years of operation, L'Aventure du Sucre is a pioneering heritage site in cultural tourism in Mauritius. The ecomuseum offers a 5,000 m² educational trail and 10 interactive thematic spaces inviting you to discover the history of an island shaped by sugar and all the secrets of cane. This exceptional plant makes it possible to produce sugar crystals and numerous direct or indirect co-products including rum, bagasse for electricity and natural fertilizers.

he longest beach in the north of Mauritius, Mont Choisy extends to Trou aux Biches and Pointe aux Canonniers, a beach of endless beauty. The beach is easily recognizable by its coast that formed an arc. A beach lined by thousands of large casuarinas trees, a white sand beach and a turquoise water like most of the beaches that can be found in the north of the island. You will find at the entrance of the beach of Mont Choisy a monument, a relic of the past commemorating the first flight between Mauritius to Reunion. Mont Choisy beach is ideal for a family day at the beach, you will not feel cramped on a beach this large, if you walk a bit along the coast you will find a quiet corner for a lunch or for a walk to enjoy the beauty of this beach and its beautiful curves.

Grand-Baie is a village in northern Mauritius. Its sandy beaches include secluded La Cuvette, and sailboat-dotted Grand-Baie Public Beach, in a sheltered cove. The popular Pereybere Public Beach is to the northeast. The village has restaurants and lively bars. Vendors at the Grand Baie Bazaar sell handicrafts

Pereybere is a small beach located in the north of Mauritius; you will find it easily along the coast road between Grand Bay and Cap Malheureux. Pereybere is one of the most popular beaches of Grand Bay where you will find a variety of water sports, a translucent turquoise sea and white sandy beach. Pereybere is a small creek very popular among tourists and locals who attend in large numbers during the week and especially on weekends. A dip in the clear water of this little corner of paradise and you'll be in love with this beach of timeless and enchanting beauty. Pereybere is the beach recommended for family swimming, a quiet place with a calm sea, the beach is ideal for children and inexperienced swimmers. You will find vendors of exotic fruits, ice cream merchants near the beach and nearby restaurants offering varied menus.

Don’t let Cap Malheureux’s name put you off. These days, there’s nothing malheureux (‘unfortunate’) about this pretty fishing village on the island’s northern tip. The simple little church of Notre Dame Auxiliatrice is one of the most photographed sights on the island – its bright red roof pops against the background of blue sky, turquoise waters and dramatic headland of Le Coin de Mire. You’re welcome to pop into the church, either to join mass or take a peek at the holy water basin made from a giant clam shell.