Give up the Maldives; Mauritius offers more bang for your buck.

Below is a detailed guide to the best of Mauritius: Preliminary Preparations • Documents: Bring your passport (valid for at least 6 months), hotel booking, and round-trip flight itinerary. • Items: Pack common medications such as cold and heatstroke medicine, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses. • Other: Most hotels in Mauritius do not provide toiletries such as toothbrushes, so bring your own. Transportation Guide • External Transportation: Direct flights to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius are available from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hong Kong, and other cities. • Internal Transportation: You can rent a car and drive yourself (note that they drive on the right side of the road), hire a car (approx. MUR 2,500/d), or take the public bus (infrequent service). Tourist Attractions • North: Port Louis, the capital, has many historical sites, Chinatown, and the Caudan Waterfront. Grand Baie is a beautiful harbor town with various water activities. The Red Roof Chapel, where Jordan Chan and Cherrie Ying held their wedding, is a great spot for photos. • West: Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths, formed by volcanic eruptions and oxidation, is a vibrant spectacle. Casela Nature Parks offers walking with lions, various other animals, and a wealth of outdoor activities. • South: The natural bridge is a naturally formed stone bridge, spectacular when waves crash against it. Blue Bay, with its beautiful waters, is a snorkeling paradise. • East: Île aux Cerfs is a famous tourist island with a variety of water sports, such as sofa boats, parasailing, and underwater walking. Food Recommendations • Specialties: Chicken curry, with its unique flavor, is delicious with rice. Millionaire's Salad, made with palm hearts, is refreshing and tasty. Seafood platters include lobster, crab, and various fish prepared in diverse ways. • National Snack: Roti is a common street food snack, costing about RMB 2. • Chinese Restaurants: Port Louis has authentic Chinese restaurants such as Dongbei Dumpling House, Lanzhou Ramen, and Yin Xiang Noodle House. Accommodation Options • Luxury: The One&Only Saint Géran offers views of both sunrise and sunset. LUX* Le Morne Resort faces the Indian Ocean and lagoon, with Le Morne Brabant mountain at its back. • Budget: Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa is right on the beach, perfect for sunset viewing. Les Residences Alamada, near the Red Roof Chapel, offers self-catering apartments. Other Important Notes • Currency: The local currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR), but euros and US dollars are also accepted. UnionPay cards are also widely accepted. • Tipping: Mauritius is a tipping country. You can leave MUR 25–100 as a tip on your bedside table each morning. • Taboos: Smoking is not allowed indoors. Do not touch marine life at the beach. Observe cultural etiquette when entering Hindu temples.