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Veranda Resorts commitment to sustainability

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Veranda Resorts’ commitment to sustainable development

posted by VR 8th November 2019 0 comments

Veranda Resorts cares deeply about protecting the planet and engaging with neighbouring communities. Here are some of our many eco-friendly initiatives!

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Do you speak Creole?

posted by VR 4th September 2019 0 comments

Are you planning your next vacation to Mauritius? Besides your bathing suit and sunblock, don’t forget to slip in a few creole phrases and expressions in your suitcase: they will come in handy during your excursions across the island and help you connect with Mauritians, who are well known for their warm hospitality. Are you ready? Now it’s your go!

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Electro bike ride: immersion in the heart of Mauritius

posted by VR 8th August 2019 0 comments

Laurent, our guide from ‘Explore Nou Zil,’ meets us a 8.45am in front of Veranda Paul et Virginie Hotel & Spa. On today’s agenda is the discovery of the North of the island on an electric bike: a trendy activity that combines sports and cultural immersion. Here’s a glimpse of this unforgettable, hair-in-the-wind excursion!

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World Ocean Day: Veranda Tamarin commits to the big blue

posted by VR 2nd July 2019 0 comments

World Ocean Day was celebrated on the 8^th of June 2019. Among the many events held worldwide were an array of activities organised by the Veranda Tamarin hotel, on Mauritius’ west coast, to preserve Tamarin’s famous bay and the surrounding area. We look back on a day honouring the ocean.

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A roadtrip to remember: Discovering Mauritius in a vintage Morris Minor

posted by VR 21st May 2019 0 comments

Fancy turning back time in a 1950s vintage car? We took Veranda Resorts’ beautiful Morris Minor for a spin along the north coast of Mauritius over the course of a weekend. Fasten your seatbelts!

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Kot kas enn poz? How Veranda Resorts’ team members spend their free time

posted by VR 16th April 2019 0 comments

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.

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6 ways to travel off the beaten path with Veranda Resorts

posted by VR 21st November 2018 0 comments

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.

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Discover coffee art at Veranda Resorts!

posted by VR 18th October 2018 0 comments

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. Continue Reading

Presenting Veranda Resorts local music playlist

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Presenting Veranda Resorts’ 100 % Moris* Playlist!

posted by VR 23rd July 2018 0 comments

Mauritius is known for its immaculate white sand beaches and its azure lagoons… but did you know that this little treasure in the middle of the Indian Ocean is home to a cornucopia of über talented artists? Their unique charm and creativity have pushed some of their voices far beyond local soundwaves. To spare you hours of Wikipedia searches, here’s the Top 7 of the island’s very best talent, recommended by our Sports and Leisure teams. Plug your earphones in, unwind on a sun lounger and live Mauritius… the Mauritian way! Continue Reading

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Veranda Resorts’ goes Deep Into Sustainability

posted by VR 6th June 2018 0 comments

Veranda Resorts is committed to keeping our planet as healthy and as happy as possible: it’s why we’re Deep Into Sustainability. We’re constantly on the lookout for ways in which to protect the environment and engage with the local community that live around our hotels. Two projects are particularly close to our hearts: Bis Lamer and Lakaz Liv. Continue Reading

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