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what to know about where to stay in MAURITIUS 🦤

what to know about where to stay in MAURITIUS 🦤🌴
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⭐️ if you’re looking for a sunny beach holiday, WEST IS BEST with calmer and warmer conditions all round.

⭐️ Although even looking at the 3 resorts during my week long stay you can see just how much the coastline can vary in such a small area so double check each place (photos and reviews) to best line up with your specific needs.

⭐️The beauty of that is there is truly something for everyone and every budget in Mauritius even unique bubble hotels to fancy chateau stays

⭐️ While it is often off-putting having to change hotels, this is one destination i highly encourage splitting your time across different stays! Each resort and region has its own unique offerings, activities, feel and landscapes that are well worth exploring.

@mauritius.tourism @airmauritius #flyairmauritius #visitmauritius #mairitusnow *presstrip
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What else do you want to know about Mauritius?

I would best describe Mauritius as a island paradi

I would best describe Mauritius as a island paradise patchwork of all of the other island paradises around the world; both in culture and landscapes

but I certainly didn’t expect to have a sprinkle of Mars in the mix too! @airmauritius @mauritius.tourism #mauritiusnow #visitmauritius #flyairmauritius *presstrip
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Mauritius is full of surprises and Chamarel Seven Colored earth is one of the biggest.

so here’s 7 things to do on your day trip to 7 Colored Rarth:

1. take a walk around the Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark track to take in this out of this world small cluster of colourful sand dunes 🌈

2. Taste the local coffee and sugarcane ☕️

3. Check out the nearby Chamarel waterfall viewpoints ⛰️

4. If you’re up for it, take the 3 hour hike to the base to take a dip 🏊‍♀️

5. Tour the beautiful grounds of Rhumerie de Chamarel Restaurant & Rum Distillery learning the history of the national drink ⚗️

6. Don’t forget to taste the unique range of rums while you’re there 🥃

7. While it’s too late for the dodos, the Ebony Forest Nature Reserve protects local endangered species with focus on education around the importance of environmental conservation and it’s not too late for you to take a tour 🦅
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What would you want to visit first?

Mauritius sure knows how to do winter right! 🏝️🌊🐠🌞🤿
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Mauritius is one of those places beyond most people’s wildest dreams, almost feeling as much a fantasy land as the lost city of Atlantis.

And while I have to say, that magic pinch me feeling has not gone away since being here, it was actually much more accessible and attainable than I ever realised.

With an 8hr direct @airmauritius flight from Australia it would be rude not to run away to this unique island paradise at least once in your life!
✈️⛰️ @mauritius.tourism #visitmauritius #flyairmauritius ADpresstrip
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What is your wildest dream destination?

cheers to insta friends turned instant friends 🥂
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If you’re not making the most of the social side of social media, you’re really missing out!
especially now the world has opened back up, giving us more opportunity than ever to better connect with online friends, not only online but in real life
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Who are some of your favourite insta friends and how/when did you first connect? 👯‍♀️

Let me introduce you to some of mine:

🥂 My cheers buddy @tessomewhere !
From a lockdown follow, jumping right into my @thewanderworkshops group coaching calls and before I knew it we were both full-time travel creators meeting up at conferences and her organising a special Gold Coast press trip for us!

🍕 @leannemelody_ my travel bestie
We never quite figured out when we started following each other but we knew the moment we crossed paths at a conference in Queenstown back in 2019, we would be stuck together for life

🌴 Island life @lucieondreasz
Who would have though from the dodgy Instagram comment pod days (it was a different time haha) to exploring her Holbox home where she immediately made me feel like I was home too.

🧢 Surprise neighbours with @jordentually
Both winning a random social media comp trip to the Philippines Beach Bum Academy way back in 2017 where we realised we live around the corner from each other. Now an annual tradition to catch up during that 3 week period we are both miraculously home at the same time. Jord has become one of my closest ‘real friends’ he would say hahah

👩🏼‍✈️ Couldn’t forget about my TWW co-pilot @findingalexx who you’ll be seeing much more of again very soon as we head off on our next big in real life adventure. As well as a lot more online over on @thewanderworkshops !

This could go on forever but the rest of you know who and how special you are to me and you others, what are you waiting for? FOLLOW @wanderingdonut and let’s get planning the next adventure!
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#travelcreatives #femaletravel #femaletravelbloggers #femaletravelinspo #femaletravelcommunity #travelfriends #travelbff #travelbuddy #travelbuddies #travelcreator #playgoldcoast #goldcoastaustralia #tourismqueensland #seeaustralia #reeltrends

Why wait until July to see the Barbie movie when y

Why wait until July to see the Barbie movie when you can go live it at @thepinkhotelcoolangatta 🦩🩷🎟️🌸👙
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I was absolutely exhausted after a delayed flight to OOL, getting lost in the rental car park, dragging our luggage up the stairs in the dark but the moment we stepped into our room at the iconic and aptly named ‘Pink Hotel’, i was wide away with childlike excitement.

But its in the sunshine, when you see that vibrant pink pop, that it really feels like a Barbie Dreamhouse

One night here was not enough 🌵💕
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What’s your DREAM HOUSE?

they say it’s not good to keep things bottled up

they say it’s not good to keep things bottled up
so I gathered my besties for a special wine tasting experience with @scarboroughwines in the Hunter Valley 🍾🥂
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A big goal of mine this year is to continue exploring, creating and supporting more local.

It’s an unforgettable girls night like this
🌧️ rainy welcome to the Scarborough Suite at @hermitagelodge
🥂 Private OFFSHOOT RANGE tasting experience with bonus cheese and chocolates
🐶 and special guest host Scrappy
🧀 it didn’t stop there with a grazing board overlooking the vineyards back at the suite
💃🏽 dancing and laughing the night away *not pictured for your own benefit haha
🍇 early mornings back in the vineyards for an April exclusive Keepers Of The Flame Premium Tasting; behind the scenes tour…
that reminds me how lucky I am that THIS is how and where I get to achieve that goal.

Whether you’re an Aussie local with a similar mission to mine or maybe you’re finally ready to tick downunder off your bucketlist …
A @scarboroughwines Hunter Valley experience is so worth the stop and sip! 🍷🍇 ADpresstrip #scarboroughwine #huntervalley
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If you could take your besties on a surprise night away right now, where would you go?

Japan is out of this world but these 5 TRAVEL MONE

Japan is out of this world but these 5 TRAVEL MONEY TIPS will save you from feeling too alien 👽🇯🇵
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1. GET CASH OUT BEFORE YOU GO 💴
As Japan is a cash-driven society you will definitely want some money with you.
To save time and stress, I like to exchange before travelling so I can be as zen as a snow monkey in the hot springs.

2. THE @travelexanz TRAVEL MONEY CARD WILL BE YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL BUDDY 💳
Despite the above, there is a rapidly growing encouragement and change towards cashless payments. It’s a good thing this pre-paid, reloadable, multi-currency card is going to be your best friend for both with its
- $0 ATM fees
- $0 EFTPOS fees
- $0 Currency Conversion fees
AND
- unlimited Fee Free ATM withdrawals

3. COINS WILL COME IN HANDY💰
Whether you are needing a luggage storage locker at the train stations (highly recommend btw) or want to test out all of the funky vending machines, it’s always handy to not just have your wallet full of notes but a good mix of coins in there too as there is a good mix of instances you’ll need them.
If you are ever running low I’d suggest going to buy something quickly at the nearest convenience store or most stations will have a cash to coin exchange near the lockers.

4. NO TIPPING 🍜
Tipping is not expected and in fact, usually rejected in Japan and that’s not just for dining, it may be taken as offensive.
There are many unique ways to show your appreciation within Japanese culture instead like practising your loud slurping skills as it is a sign that you are truly enjoying your meal and maximising its flavour!

5. DO NOT HAGGLE/BARGAIN ❌
While this is a tradition of sorts in varied Asian countries, it is quite the opposite in Japan with its set pricing. If anything you may get a discount for paying in cash over card but more likely an awkward silent stare.

⭐️ bonus fact⭐️ did you know the Japanese yen JPY is the third most traded currency in the world?!

#travelex #travelexANZ #travelexmoneycard AD
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Light up your Japan trip with Nabana no Sato Illum

Light up your Japan trip with Nabana no Sato Illumination 💡✨🌟
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WHAT IS IT: A garden theme park with year round speciality events from Summer tulips 🌷 to Spring Cherry blossoms 🌸 to this winter light illumination 🌌

WHERE: Kuwana City, next to Nagoya

WHEN: Oct 22nd 2022- May 31st 2023

WHEN AGAIN: 17:00 - 22:00

COST: 1,500 yen pp and 2000 yen during the peak winter months. This includes a ¥1000 voucher to spend within the park at its many parks, gift shops and additional facilities.

BONUS TIP:
it’s understandably very popular and the tunnels in particular get SUPER crowded. if you need a break to breathe and/or take photos it’s best to stand to the side
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What season would you want to visit Japan?

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