Perhaps you know Mauritius for its white sand beaches, crystal-clear lagoon and year-round sunshine… if so, it’s time you ventured inland to discover the island’s lush flora, verdant mountains and beautiful waterfalls. Read on for our top five local hikes.

Spending a holiday in Mauritius in one of our hotels is a must, but it would be a shame not to experience the local Mauritian lifestyle while you’re here! But how do you find out about the best places to eat and go out off the beaten track? For that, you need to ask a local. Veranda Resorts’ team members give us their tips.

Getting to grips with a new culture also means discovering new flavours, new dishes and new ways of sharing a meal. At Veranda Resorts, we’ll tantalise your taste buds with three exquisite and authentic experiences: My Local Table, Mauritian cooking classes, and a “sharing table”. Get ready for a fun and friendly odyssey into a world of new flavours!

At Veranda Resorts, we believe in love with a capital L! Whether it’s a proposal, a vow renewal or an ultra-romantic honeymoon, we’ll take care of everything, down to the slightest detail, to ensure that your experience is a magical and memorable one.

Set in the heart of Tamarin Bay, the Veranda Tamarin hotel has recently undergone a rustic-chic renovation – a tribute to its original incarnation as a bohemian surfing and music venue that first opened in 1970. Here’s how best to spend a memorable day on the premises.

We’re on a mission here at Veranda Resorts: we want you to discover our island in the most authentic way possible, by meeting local people and living extraordinary experiences. We’ve concocted a small selection of things you should do to discover our tizil* differently.

Mauritius is famous for its dité vanille*. But did you know that the island is also home to an excellent range of coffee blends? To help you discover this slice of Mauritian culture, Veranda Resorts has teamed up with Mauritian roasting experts Les Brûleries de la Fournaise and their Dodo Café brand to offer guests classes in coffee art (that is, the art of creating images on coffee) and an exceptional house coffee blend.

Surf’s almost up for Veranda Tamarin! The hippie-chic resort opens its doors very soon, promising dolphin-watching sunrises and take-your-breath-away sunsets. Tamarin’s always been a haven for laid-back bohemians, traipsing from the beach to town for historical sites, rampant cliffs and forests, and an authentic taste of coastal life. Here’s a short foray into all that you can do during your stay here…

We wouldn’t be one of the most desirable tourist destinations in the world if it weren’t for our lagoons, so gorgeous they seem surreal. Deep into the Blue is one of our six experiences; you could say that the sea lies at the heart of what we offer. We don’t just provide you with everything you need for a great day spent in the ocean, from catamaran trips to traditional pirogue outings; we help you learn about the ecosystems essential to the lagoon’s survival. Embark on a respectful, mesmerising journey into idyllic aquamarine hues…