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It’s hard to tear yourself away from Zilwa Attitude, described as the most Mauritian of all Attitude’s hotels, and when your kids see the genuine 100 year old wooden sailing boat standing sentinel at the entrance to the Kids Club, they’ll be enchanted too. The boat is made to be
Naturally I was intrigued, so on my second day took an Otentik excursion called, “Where time stands still: beaches and local life”,
led by a Mauritian guide and leaving from Zilwa Attitude.
There are 28 stops in total, and you can do as many or as few as you want. We started off at the town of Goodlands that holds an interesting market several days a week, and wandering around the bustling
clambered around, the interior has antique wood cladding and children can even play with the original control panel, as well as the traditional wheel. There are shady play areas too, along with activities all over the resort, including treasure hunts on both private islands, and it’s all free of charge for young guests aged from three to 12 years. You’ll find seven restaurants scattered around the property, one of which is Karay, a buzzy buffet serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a different daily menu and its own kids’ corner. But my favourite lunch spot ended up being the Taba J food truck. There’s one at every resort and they really exemplify the Attitude ethos as they’re kitted out like a Mauritian grocery store illustrating the island’s joie de vivre
streets gives visitors a real feel for local life. From Goodlands we visited Cap Malheureux , the most Northern point on the island with a
picturesque harbour, and locals selling tiny pineapples the size of large apples, as well as delicious homemade vanilla and almond ice cream. The Cap is home to a famous red-roofed church overlooking the bay. A popular spot for weddings, it’s surrounded by flame trees which came into their own during my December visit when the leaves turn scarlet and look suitably festive, despite the 35° heat. Fun to note, that the local toilet attendant was dressed in the At high-tide, nimble children (and parents) can walk along the harbour wall at Cap Malheureux to reach a neighbouring beach where you can have a proper swim as the seabed shelves quite rapidly: most Mauritian beaches have extremely shallow water. Although Cap Malheureux is also close to the popular resort of Grande Baie where our guide let us in on the secret of Pereybere Beach: best loved by islanders. brightest orange boiler suit, clearly determined not to be outdone by the colourful church or trees.
through local street food such as rotis, boiled noodles in chicken broth, dhal puris and even baguettes. Don’t forget to help yourself to paper bags for the baked and fried sweet delicacies stored in traditional Kilner Jars. Taba J and Teabaz – a Mauritian tea bar – were also a highlight of my
“ IT’S HARD TO TEAR YOURSELF AWAY FROM ZILWA ATTITUDE ”
afternoon visit to Coin de Mire Attitude hotel. This family hotel is on a smaller scale than Zilwa and will appeal to families looking for a more boutique experience, although it still features several restaurants, as well as bars and a good-size kids’ club.
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