Mauritius or Seychelles?
The practical differences, drawn from our own write-ups rather than from a brochure. We are not going to tell you which is better - they are different trips. What follows is what actually changes between them.
Mauritius
Indian, African, Chinese and French threads woven calmly; lagoon life sets the pace.
What we have written up
- Aapravasi Ghat historic site
- Bassin Blanc crater lake
- Biscuiterie Rault factory
- Black River Gorges National Park national park
- Blue Bay Marine Park marine park
- Blue Penny Museum museum
Worth knowing before you go
- Cards work widely; rupee cash for markets
- Tipping is appreciated, not demanded - round up
- English is official, French and Creole are daily life
Seychelles
Relaxed Creole warmth on island time; Sundays belong to church, family and the beach.
What we have written up
- Aldabra Atoll island
- Alphonse Island atoll island
- Anse Cocos beach
- Anse Georgette beach
- Anse Intendance beach
- Anse Lazio beach
Worth knowing before you go
- Hotels and restaurants often quote in euros and take cards; market stalls and buses want rupees in cash
- Many restaurants already include a service charge - check the bill before tipping extra
- Shops close Saturday afternoon and most of Sunday
Counts describe this site, not the countries: "places written up here" means how many pages we have finished, and it keeps growing. Currency, plugs and languages are practical facts and change rarely (plugs and voltage: Wikipedia, «Mains electricity by country» (after the IEC World Plugs list), read 15 October 2026); check anything visa-related with the relevant official source before you book.