We arrived last night and kicked off our trip with a quiet stay near the airport, a plate of delicious prawn curry, and a few tropical rain showers to make it all feel real.

📸Photo:The view from the airport after disembarking.

After a long day of travel, we finally touched down in Mauritius — tired, a little dazed, but so happy to be here. The warm, humid air hit us the moment we stepped off the plane, instantly reminding us that we were far from home and somewhere tropical.

📸 Photo: A bird outside the arrivals hall at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

We’re spending our first couple of nights in a simple bed and breakfast near the airport, Le Clos des Bains Mauritius in Blue Bay. It’s clean, quiet, (apart from the planes flying over) and run by kind locals who greeted us with big smiles and easy hospitality. It’s the perfect place to catch our breath before heading out to explore more of the island.

📸 Photo: The pool area at Le Clos des Bains.

Dinner was just what we needed. We grabbed a taxi to a nearby restaurant, The meal — a rich prawn curry with saffron rice — was full of flavor and exactly what we’d hoped for after a long day of travel.

📸 Photo: The prawn curry with saffron rice — our first taste of Mauritian cuisine.

Back at the B&B, we unpacked the basics, and finally let the jet lag take over.

It wasn’t the most glamorous start to an island holiday, but it was real — warm people, great food, and that unmistakable feeling of being somewhere new. Tomorrow we’ll start exploring properly, but for now, it just feels good to have arrived.

📍 Where We Stayed

Le Clos des Bains – Blue Bay, Mauritius

A cozy bed and breakfast with a fantastic roof terrace close to the airport — friendly hosts, comfortable rooms, and a great spot to rest up before heading off to explore the island.

📸 Photo: The Roof terrace with a view at Le Clos des Bains, Blue Bay.