Checking into our honeymoon suite...

After completing all the formalities at the airport, we set off for our hotel at around 10:45 a.m. The cab ride turned out to be a long but pleasant one, taking about an hour and fifteen minutes through the Mauritian countryside. Aneesh, our cab driver, kept us engaged in conversation along the way, making the journey feel more comfortable and welcoming. The ride gave us our first glimpse of the island before arriving at our luxurious stay - Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort, a beachside hotel.

We were welcomed with refreshing tropical drinks, and after completing the check-in formalities, we entered our room at around 12:45 p.m. The room itself was an experience of its own. What stood out the most was the massive bathroom setup, with no locks and a bathtub placed almost between the bedroom and the bath area, making it feel very open and different from anything we had seen before.

We quickly freshening up, we planned to had out by 4:00 p.m. to explore some of the northern beaches. We skipped lunch that day but grabbed some snack before leaving. Before stepping out, we spent some time at the shack area of the hotel’s restaurant near the beach, enjoying a pizza while looking out at the turquoise ocean - a simple but perfect start to Mauritius.

We also spoke to the hotel staff to plan out where to go and how to get around. Based on their suggestions, we decided to visit two beaches along the north-west coast. We learned that the Triolet bus service running from Port Louis towards the northern part of the island would be convenient for both onward and return travel.

💵 Transfer: From Airport to Resort - 1,000 MUR (approx.)
💵 Stay: Junior Suite - 36,506.23 INR (per night)

🍽️ Snacks (Day 1):
🍞 Complimentary: Bread & Butter
🍕 Snacks: Pizza Margherita - 40.00 MUR

🗺️ Itinerary (Day 1):
🏖️ Grand Baie Public Beach
🏖️ Pereybere Public BeachRead more