Maradiva Villas Resort and Spa Wolmar, Flic En Flac 90521, Black River, Mauritius

Renovated recently, Cascavelle Shopping Village features a palette of food outlets and boutiques amidst a relaxing and cheerful atmosphere with green vegetation and modern designs. (+230) 452-9000

Explore an unexpected and very quirky philately museum in Port Louis, famous for its collection of 1847 Blue Penny and Red Penny stamps. www.bluepennymuseum.com

A wholesome, fun-filled experience for the entire family with an array of adventures to choose from, including an African Safari, encounters with big cats, as well as the island's only dry toboggans, alpine coaster and scenic zip lines. (+230) 401-6500; www.caselapark.com

Spend a day exploring the coves and lagoons of the coastline before sailing on to Benitier Island for a seafood beach barbecue.

Designed by the late Maurice Giraud and Didier Ho Architecture, in collaboration with Arup Venues UK, the Caudan Arts Centre is a world-class venue with state of the art acoustics and technology where a wide variety of art related events are hosted monthly. (+230) 211-9430; Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis 11307, Mauritius

Chinatown runs along the well-known 'Rue Royale' in Port Louis. The area is well-known for its tasty Chinese food which forms an integral part of Mauritian culture. The old shops have such a large variety of articles and traditional Chinese medicines.

The sacred lake also known as Ganga Talao is a crater lake situated in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet above sea level and is considered the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius. (+230) 5779-0976

You will be welcomed with sights, sounds and scents to stir your soul and replenish your spirit. Leave the outside world behind and allow your senses to be elevated through the exotic flavors and aromas of three continents. www.bonnemarmite.com/

Hike the majestic Le Morne Brabant in the South Western Coast of Mauritius, and enjoy spectacular views from its summit. This hike is definitely a must for adventure lovers.

The recycling of objects into art is deeply rooted in the Mauritian culture. Ceramic, bamboo, textile and coconut are used to produce unique souvenirs. Modern artists today also restore wood pallets and driftwood to create natural souvenirs and home décor.

Designed by Jean François Koenig Archiects, this building is an icon by its shape but also for its sustainability; solar building integration, accessibility for disabled, ecological building materials and rain water recovery. Ebene Cyber-Village, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius

An exclusive West Coast experience: Do not miss this unforgettable rendezvous with wild dolphins in the blue waters of Tamarin Bay. http://lovemauritius.net/en/nager-avec-les-dauphins/

A collection of 14 children’s story books: Tikoulou is the barefoot and dreadlocked 10-year-old Creole boy popular for his adventures in Black River, The Citadel, the sugar factory, at sea, Rodrigues, Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar and India. www.tikoulou.com

Commonly referred as bazaar, this market has been the center of the local economy since Victorian times. It's a good place to get a feel for local life, watch the hawkers at work and buy some souvenirs. Farquhar Street, Port Louis, Mauritius

Namely 8:00-9:00 and 16:00-17:30

The deck of this lodge-turned-restaurant in the Black River Mountains offers panoramic island vistas, making it a favorite for honeymooners. (230) 483-5710; www.varangue-sur-morne.restaurant.mu.