National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Food

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A flavour of Mauritius

Markets

Join the crowds at Flacq Market or the Port Louis bazaar. Sip on fresh coconut water while browsing for spicy biryani and gateaux piments (fried chilli cakes).

Guesthouse­s

Indulge in a traditiona­l Mauritian curry and a shot of rhum arrangé (fruity rum) at Kot Marie-Michèlle or Escale Créole guesthouse­s. facebook.com /kotmariem ichelle escalecreo­le.net

Takamaka Boutique Winery

The island is famed for its sugarcane rum, but Takamaka Boutique Winery in Plaines Wilhems District is the first to produce lychee wine. Visit for a tour and wine tasting. takamakawi­nery.com

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