We planned to use points for our entire trip to Mauritius and the Seychelles, and Le Meridien was the only Starwood or Marriott property in the Seychelles, so the Le Meridien it was! The Le Meridien was much smaller than the hotels we stayed at in Mauritius (the St. Regis and the … [Read more...]
Visiting the Seven Colored Earths, Mauritius
When I first mentioned to my husband that I wanted to see the Seven Colored Earths in Mauritius, he rolled his eyes. And I expect some of you will have the same reaction...like, why? Different colored dirt? Awesome, Heather, you do really exciting things when you travel. It's … [Read more...]
How to Visit & Tips for St. Anne Marine National Park and Ile Moyenne in the Seychelles
St.Without a private yacht (by far the best way to travel, I'd presume...), you will need to either rent a daily charter or take a tour out to the St. Anne National Marine Park and Ile Moyenne, which are a quick boat ride from the main island of Mahe. There are a few tour … [Read more...]
Our 4 Day, 5 Night Itinerary for Mahe, The Seychelles!
Let me start by saying: 5 days is not enough for the Seychelles. But if that's all you have, make the most of it! We decided to split our time between Mauritius and the Seychelles, and were so glad we did. But it did mean time was short and there was some serious prioritization … [Read more...]
Recap of Our Stay at The Westin Turtle Bay Resort, Mauritius
The Westin at Turtle Bay is by far one of the most affordable resorts in Mauritius. Yes, it is not as luxurious or secluded as the St. Regis. But you aren't sacrificing comfort for affordability. It is excellently located, the food is good, and the service was great. If you are … [Read more...]