Exploring the deep, deep blues of Mauritius

The roughly two hours of exertion in the humid heat to climb Berg Le Mourne Brabant is rewarding. On the way to the peak topped by a cross the beauty of the island is overwhelming. Photo: dpa/Simone A. Mayer

Mauritius is a journey into the blue, and not just any kind of blue. Here, it’s the azure-blue in the morning and the deep, deep blue of the overhead sky at noon. Afternoons, some white clouds might move in to accentuate the blue even more. And then there’s the surrounding Indian Ocean – an infinity of blue.

A journey into the blue will cost a bit. Mauritius is expensive, but there are ways to save on costs. In many places one can stay in cosy inns and one can also book an apartment while also organising one’s own sightseeing excursions.