For First-Timers & Digital Nomads The smell of burning incense and the sound of xylophones continue to fill the air. The layered sound of buzzing mopeds and endless mix of honks fill my memory. I can still taste the food—the spices, the sauces. But most of all, I won’t forget the hospitality—or the driver who […]
Category Archives: Blog
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So, you just booked your flight on Air France—or Delta—and you have a layover in Paris? Maybe you even purposely chose that particular airline for that layover—and now you need a place to stay? What’s a good hotel for a layover in Paris? Here are the questions I asked myself for this particular trip: Where […]
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Ok, so you want to plan a trip to Africa—but you kind of want to go there and not at the same time? Are you looking for stunning beaches, incredible history, and a diverse population? I’m talking so diverse that you might think…wait, you’re from [insert country here]? Then you’re thinking Mauritius, right? Sike! I […]
Blog, France, Hotel, Reunion Island, Travel
Le Tuit-Tuit: A Hidden Gem in Reunion Island’s Mountain Paradise
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I’ll be honest, if it weren’t for Amex, I wouldn’t have found out about this hotel or the town of La Plaine-des-Palmistes. Le Tuit-Tuit is a small, but formidable 10-bedroom hotel located in the middle of the Island of Reunion that makes it feel like a home away from home. Already, the Island of Reunion […]
Blog, Mauritius, Travel
Making the Most of a Quick Stay in Mauritius: The Preskil Island Resort Experience
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Apr
Apr
Do you have a day to kill on a layover in Mauritius? Or maybe you’ve returned from Reunion and stayed the night in Mauritius before your long-haul flight back in the morning? Or maybe you just want to dip your toes quickly in Mauritius in transit to South Africa or have a 24-hour transit? Whatever […]
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I’ll be honest, I picked the Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa because of one thing: I could see a mountain in one of the photos. Otherwise, I would have selected the Sofitel. I’ll tell you why I settled on the Hilton. Picking a Hotel in Mauritius Put simply, hotels in Mauritius are expensive. Then comes […]
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If you type “how to fly to Mauritius,” you will get a mix of options with pricing ranging from “decent” to very expensive—I’m talking $8,000+ USD roundtrip. It begs the question: just how expensive is it to get to this East African island in the middle of the Indian Ocean? Luckily, there are a few […]
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Simple. Book a hotel and explore the Parisian night. Ok, maybe it’s not that simple. If you’re on a layover on your way back to the States from a far away destination–in my case Mauritius–then why not explore the city for the night?
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Why Rent a Car in Mauritius? Should you rent a car in Mauritius? I’d say yes. Of course, I’m biased since I love driving. I mean, who needs a car on an island in East Africa? Well, it depends on what kind of experience you’re after. I would first ask yourself these two questions: Do […]
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So you want to know if you can sneak in a brief view of Paris with just 8 hours? Maybe you found a good deal on an Air France ticket and figure you can see Paris. Or maybe you’re headed to Mauritius and have an 8-hour layover like I did? What if I tell you […]