Chasing the Perfect #MauritiusSummer Mood: A Week in Mauritius to Reset Mind and Body

There’s a moment in life when you know you need to slow down. When your soul starts yearning for soft sands, salty breezes, and sun-drenched laughter. Enter Mauritius – not just an island, but a sanctuary where the art of doing nothing is perfected, and every moment is a sensory celebration. If you’re chasing that elusive #MauritiusSummer mood, here’s your one-week itinerary of experiences to reset, refresh, and reconnect.

Day 1: Float into Luxury – A Breakfast Like No Other

Welcome to paradise. Your villa overlooks the endless Indian Ocean, and the day begins in the most indulgent way possible – with a floating breakfast. This isn’t just breakfast; it’s an experience. And some of Mauritius’s top luxury resorts make it unforgettable. Some resorts such as LUX Grand Gaube, Heritage Le Telfair, The Oberoi Beach Resort, and Constance Prince Maurice among others are renowned for offering curated floating breakfasts in tranquil, private settings. The staff go above and beyond, setting up the scene with elegance and warmth that makes you feel truly pampered.

No to-do list. No rush. Just the sea breeze, you in the pool, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee mingling in the air.

Day 2: Sea to Soul – Beachfront Seafood Feasts

After a morning of gentle swimming and lazy sunbathing, it’s time to explore the island’s seafood scene. Head to a rustic, thatched-roof shack by the shore. The menu? Whatever was caught that morning.

Head to beaches like Flic en Flac, La Preneuse, or Pointe aux Piments, where local beachside eateries serve up grilled red snapper, marinated with turmeric and chilli, or garlic butter prawns, perfectly seared and bursting with flavour. It’s all served with warm dholl puris and a local Phoenix beer.  

As the waves lap at your feet and a steel drum hums in the background, you’re not just having lunch—you’re tasting a piece of Mauritian culture, served with warmth, soul, and a sea view that never gets old.

Day 3: Lagoon Picnic Dreams and Glass-Bottom Wonder

Start your day at Blue Bay Marine Park in the south-east of Mauritius, where a glass-bottom boat offers a window into a vibrant underwater world—coral gardens, colourful parrotfish, and maybe even a sea turtle or two.

After a snorkelling break, you’ll head to Île aux Deux Cocos, a private islet just 5–10 minutes by boat from Blue Bay. Once the former retreat of a British governor, the island is now an exclusive escape known for its serenity and charm.

A picnic of grilled prawns, mango salad, empanadas, and lemongrass iced tea awaits you on the beach. As you relax by the calm Blue Bay Lagoon, with the breeze in your hair and sand between your toes, you’ll feel completely off the grid—yet just minutes from the mainland.

Day 4: Chasing Serenity at Eau Bleue Waterfalls

Ready to venture inland? Mauritius is home to hidden waterfalls that feel like nature’s own secret spas. Make your way to Eau Bleue, a waterfall so vivid it looks like it’s been photo-edited.

The trek is short but lush, taking you through bamboo groves and peppered wildflowers. Once you arrive, plunge into the crystalline pool below. The cool water shocks the senses, but in the best way. You emerge with goosebumps and a grin – your body renewed, your spirit wide awake.

Day 5: Hammocks, Siestas, and Belle Mare beach 

Today’s goal? Do absolutely nothing. Rent a hammock strung between two leaning palms on Belle Mare Beach. Let the wind rock you. Maybe you doze off. Maybe you watch the clouds. Either way, you surrender to the rhythm of the island – slow, sultry, and serene.

Later, stroll down to a roadside fruit market. The colours are electric – golden pineapples, ruby lychees, blushing mangoes. Every bite is like sunshine distilled into fruit. Munch. Smile. Repeat.

Day 6: Herbs, Teas and Mauritius’ best 

Time for a fragrant detour. Head to the central highlands of Mauritius, where the cooler climate nurtures a bounty of herbs, spices, and tea plantations. Near St Pierre and Curepipe, you’ll find small herb farms and gardens—like the Jardin de la Compagnie or La Vieille Cheminée in Chamarel—where you can walk through rows of lemongrass, basil, citronella, and vanilla orchids.

Some of these farms offer hands-on workshops where you can mix your own herbal oils, spice blends, or infused salts—perfect to take home as natural, handcrafted souvenirs.

Next, make your way to Bois Chéri, Mauritius’s oldest and most iconic tea plantation, just a 15-minute drive from Curepipe. Explore the tea factory and museum, then sample flavoured black teas—like vanilla, coconut, and cardamom—while overlooking panoramic views of the rolling hills.

Don’t forget to pick up a few tins at the tea shop—Bois Chéri teas are beautifully packaged and make for thoughtful gifts or a daily reminder of Mauritius’s soothing charm.

Day 7: Tasting Tales and Firelit Farewells

Your last day is a celebratory one. Start with a wine and rum tasting tour, preferably at the famed Rhumerie de Chamarel. You’ll learn how sugarcane becomes rum, taste small-batch infusions like coconut or coffee, and maybe leave with a bottle or two (for educational purposes, of course).

As the sun sets, gather your travel crew or make new friends for a beach bonfire night. The flames crackle, the stars come out, and the beat of Sega music invites barefoot dancing. Local snacks are passed around – spicy samosas, sweet gateaux piments, smoky grilled maize. The warmth of the fire, the laughter, the music – it all wraps you in one final memory of the perfect Mauritian summer.

Mauritius is not a checklist destination. It’s not about ticking off landmarks or posing for social media. It’s about feeling – the salt in your hair, the cool of a waterfall, the warmth of a pineapple straight from the tree.

A week here is not just a holiday. It’s a recalibration of life’s pace, a return to the senses, a reminder that joy can be simple – a nap, a swim, a mango. When you leave, you carry a little bit of the #MauritiusSummer mood with you – in your heart, your skin, your soul.

So when the world starts to feel a bit too loud again, you’ll know what to do. Book that ticket. Pack light. And go chase the sun, the sea, and the serenity of Mauritius. The perfect summer mood is waiting.