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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 […]
Category Archives: Travel
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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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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 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 […]
Blog, Mauritius, Travel
Navigating the Mauritius Airport, Getting a SIM, and Getting a Taxi (Do’s and Don’ts)
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Before You Arrive (IMPORTANT!) Make sure you fill out the Mauritius Health Travel form before landing. And make sure you save the PDF in case you don’t have a signal or fail to connect to WiFi upon landing. Tip: If you’re on a layover at Charles de Gaulle Airport (meaning you’ve left the airport and […]