This short video by Culture Lab talks about the island and its history with slavery. The narrator attends the Abolition of Slavery Day ceremony in Le Morne to mark 178 years of abolition to learn how todays Mauritians are attempting to come to terms with and reconcile their collective past with a vision towards the future.

This video talks about Le Morne and the story of the suicide of a group of slaves. Find out more about Le Morne and this sad story here

We recently featured the story of the making of a Ravann – an African skin drum made by Mauritian slaves. Watch the video here

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Note – this production is made for the Indian TV market – so some of the jokes you need to understand are geared towards Indian nationals.

Check out both segments – the first, Lets go travelling to Mauritius, is an intro and the second is the “Ten things to do in Mauritius”.

What do you think of NDTVGoodtime’s travel showcase of Mauritius ? Is there anything missing you want to know about ?

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WARNING : ADULT CONTENT

Bored with the standard house party ? Reckon a beach party sounds pretty good ? Well how about a lagoon party ?

I really doubt we would be allowed to do something like this in Australia – boats and alcohol do not go well together.

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There is way more to this and lots of conjecture flying around. All we do know is that some change is happening ! Lets hope for more change !

Some remarkable #Mauritius video’s have surfaced on the net in the last month.

With incredible production quality, this great 8 minute video from Marc Ambühl is one of the best we have seen in a long time.

If you have 8 minutes to check out Mauritius - Marc will take you on a tour of the island and introduce you to some #Mauritians. Check it out – we love the music !

Lame la Kone ( the Knowing Hand ) from Diana Heise

This great little five minute documentary shows the making of a Ravann in the traditional manner. The Ravann is hide skin drum that was produced and played by African slaves for enjoyment and as a show of “resistance”

This is well worth a watch to see this incredible skill and see a tradition that almost died out 10 years ago. Read more from the Diana – click here

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Watch it and let us know what you think ! It is one of our new favourites !

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So, we will do a monthly wrap up – and hopefully be able to source some good content about #Mauritius !

January 2013 saw the Four Seasons Mauritius rated by Trip Advisor as the 6th best hotel in the world in its 2013 Travellers Choice Awards !

Check out the resorts video to see why it rates in the worlds top hotels !

A Trip to Mauritius Island – Oct 2012 | Video by Willy Losa

This really fun video takes you on a whirlwind tour of the island interspersed with some great wind surfing shots in the Le Morne lagoon.

Willy and his partner really get out and about and explore the island. They go diving, exploring in a rent a car and pay a visit to Rochester Falls in Souillac – where you throw money in the pool and willing local boys will jump in to get it !

Watch their cool video !

Mauritius Kite Jam | Promo video from Cabrinha Kites

WARNING : SOME MATURE CONTENT MA 15+

Apart from a few scantily clad women dancing, this high production short promo video has some great shots of Mauritius and its people as well as some incredible riding action from Alberto Rondina, Keahi De Aboitz and Jamie Barrow.

The 2013 Mauritius Kite Jam will be held on 26 October – 09 November ! Stay tuned !

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In an effort to understand a bit more how a Italian restaurant run by a Italian chef integrates into island life, we ask Rocco about his food background in Europe as well as if and how he integrates local Indian ocean ingredients into his Italian menu.

Read our interview with Rocco below.

1. Which part of Italy are you from ? My Father comes from Sicily and my mother from Sardinia where I grew. After my studies, I left Sardinia for Europe and worked in various cities, from North Germany down to South of France. I arrived in Mauritius end of 2003 and fell into passion for this island and its products.

2. Do you have access to all the traditional ingredients you would like in Mauritius ? I don’t have major difficulties to find my regional products as Mauritius facilitates importations and I have good relations with the suppliers .

3. Do you make use of locally grown fruits and vegetables in your restaurant ? We have 4 different restaurants at the Hilton : Pomme d’Amour offering American buffet breakfast daily and 14 different themes for buffet dinner, Coquillages for lunch on the beach offering the catch of the day, fresh salads and snacks, Ginger Thai offering authentic thai food and Melanzane offering fine dining Italian cuisine.

We use a lot local vegetable and fruits in all restaurants. We offer fresh squeezed juices every morning at breakfast and whole day on the beach with the juice bar !

4. Seafood is a big part of Italian cooking ! Have you found suitable local fish for your Italian recipes ? Have you had to make any recipe modifications to use local fish ? The great variety of the local seafood and fishes can be very easily adapted to the Italian style cuisine so no major modification needed !

5. Is there any Mauritian ingredients and or techniques you have incorporated into Italian recipes ? In terms of ingredients we use several local vegetables such as the christophine in puree, heart of palm braised, the dark muscovado sugar for my sauces for the rack of lamb (from Australia) and of course, lot of spices !

I also prepare some ravioli with lobster vindaloo, I accompany the angus beef with some samoussas wit braised beef and cinnamon, I make a foie gras terrine with pineapple and bio vanilla, I marinate the red snapper fillet roasted with creole mix and serve it with braised bread fruit in a seafood Mauritian bisque … and so many others !

6. If you could order one dish from your restaurant – what would it be ? I would choose the Tango of the sea because I like the king prawns, it’s an excellent product combined with the heart of palm tree and pink pepper honey : creative fusion !

For dessert, I would select the Dome of Venice, which is a very nice chocolate combination, dark and milk … Of course, served with our home made limoncello.

Shall I order for a second person ? Thank you very much for your time.

Rocco

VisitMauritius.com.au would like to say a big thanks to Rocco and the Hilton team for their time !

Read some of our older Mauritius food stories here : Mauritian and Creole Cuisine – a blend of the exotic | Mauritian Food interview with BBC MasterChef winner Shelina Permalloo

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Located on an amazing private lagoon, this small and intimate resort with only 89 rooms is an oasis of peaceful luxury set on 60 hectares of tropical gardens.

Recently closed for several months and refurbished to the highest standards, as Mauritius holiday specialists, we get asked regularly what makes Le Prince Maurice arguably Mauritius’ leading luxury resort ?

Watch the latest promotional video – just released – for a look at the new Le Prince Maurice.

Constance Hotels, a Mauritian hotel group have spent years developing infrastructure and training courses to develop hotel team’s with a refined service offering across the board.

The refined level of luxury you as a guest receive comes from the top down. Attentive, personal, subtle, warm and welcoming are just a hand full of words that came to mind as I last relaxed on the beach under the beach lounge and umbrella’s with our names on them – literally. At Le Prince Maurice you are not just another guest in a large resort.

During an afternoon on your sun lounge on the beach you will likely be offered fresh fruit sorbet’s and ice blocks for kids from the kitchen. You will be visited by the Spa de Constance team offering amazing foot massage services and if the Princely Suite is unoccupied you will be invited there for pre dinner drinks and cocktails with other guests and management team.

If you are on your honeymoon or celebrating an anniversary, the Prince Maurice team set up a stunning beach dinner for you to enjoy in private.

Dining at Le Prince Maurice is exceptional. Constance has long had a tradition of high level gastronomy and continues to strive to raise the bar at Le Prince Maurice.

Read our food interview with Constance Hotels Executive Head Chef Bruno Le Gac to learn more about the dining experience at Le Prince Maurice. The Food Experience : Constance Hotels | Interview with Bruno Le Gac – Exec Head Chef Constance Hotels Experience | The Food Experience : Constance Hotels Bruno Le Gac Interview Part 2

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Want to know more about the Hilton Mauritius ? Watch this great video ! Although a few years old, this video is a great tour of the resort and what makes it a wonderful choice for an island holiday.

Mauritius holiday specialists Above and Beyond Holidays are releasing great package deals with flights, taxes, transfers plus breakfast and dinner daily next week ! Stay tuned !

Call an Australian based Mauritius Travel Specialist for the best holiday deals
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Check out our past article on LUX Island Resorts core concept change here : LUX Island Resorts – a lighter, brighter, less complicated island holiday experience

Check out this great video of Mauricio Pedreira enjoying down time between competing at the KSP Pro recently. There is some footage of the waves in the comp, some great aerial shots from a helicopter as well as rider held footage and finally footage from the camera strapped to the kite !

I just liked “Mauritius 2012- Maurício Pedreira 4 Fun” on Vimeo: vimeo.com/54139257

— iKitesurf (@iKitesurf) November 26, 2012

The view to Ile Aux Benetiers from Chamarel – pic thanks to @jgsestier

Vue sur le Morne et l’île aux Bénitiers #Mauritius@ Chamarel Viewpoint instagr.am/p/SurtbaJL8p/ — J Guillot-Sestier (@jgsestier) December 2, 2012

Twitter and Instagram #Mauritius searches unsurprisingly always feature a few Lion Walk shots. Must be something about sharing that exhilerating moment of excitement that is standing next to a man eating cat. Nice kitty **** Lion walk shot thanks to @fly_fox

Mauritius instagr.am/p/SoYaDTl3bW/ — Natasha (@fly_fox) November 30, 2012

Casela Nature Park, Lion Walk – white tiger and lion. Pic thanks to @_Gaidz

#mauritius #tiger #lion #love instagr.am/p/SkRESUhwz4/

— Ghayda Al-Khater (@_Gaidz) November 28, 2012

C Beach Club, Bel Ombre. So Chic – Sun Lounges. Pic thanks to @HeritageResort4

C beach club, Mauritius instagr.am/p/SuoUZ6mq02/

— HeritageResort4Trade (@HeritageResort4) December 2, 2012

Another amazing fisherman sunset shot - pic thanks to @EiffelForU

Guys fishing at La Cuvette, #Mauritius / #IleMaurice. instagr.am/p/SiRcICxsjJ/

— Smita Daswani (@EiffelForU) November 27, 2012

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