I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

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We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
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Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
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The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
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We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
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So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
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Days Out, Mauritius, Travel · September 10, 2019

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

When we booked our holiday to Mauritius we hired a car so that we could explore as much of the island ourselves, saving money by doing self guided tours and excursions. But, we wanted to spend some time at sea too, exploring local islands and snorkelling. We ended up booking a full day boat trip through Totof Tours and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Mauritius in the future.

Totof Tours have a very basic website and they operate from an even more basic stand on Blue Bay beach but, don’t let appearances deceive you – this ended up being one of our favourite things to do in Mauritius.

The Boat Trip with Barbecue to Ile aux Phare is known locally as the three islands boat trip. It’s an all day excursion starting at 9:30am and lasting a good eight hours. But, it’s not a really heavy tour – it’s relaxing, fun and exhilarating in equal measure.

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

We arrived at Blue Bay to one of the most beautiful beaches we had seen in Mauritius. We were shown onto a glass bottom boat with three couples and I immediately wondered if the children would be out of place or not catered for – but I needn’t have worried, the boat trip ended up being perfect for them.

The glass bottom boat was fantastic, giving us all a great view of the ocean floor with so many fish and different types of coral. The tour was mainly in French, as we were the only English people, but they translated everything into English afterwards. The boat took us out to the Blue Bay Marine Park where we were able to snorkel and relax in the sun. It was beautiful.

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

We set sail again and got to see a real life shipwreck of a ship that had crashed onto the coral that surrounded the island in 1902. Luckily everyone survived and the wreck is still there, jutting out from the sea.

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

After swimming and snorkelling we switched boats onto a two storey sightseeing boat with a deck perfect for sunbathing and relaxing. It took us to Ile aux Aigrettes, a nature reserve island full of beautiful birds and starfish. It was the perfect stop for a snack and drink before heading back out to sea.

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

Our next stop was Ile de la Passe where we got to explore old fortress ruins. It’s a really overgrown island but had amazing views and so much history in the now disused buildings across the island.

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

Our final stop was Ile aux Phare, a beautiful island with a lighthouse. The boat was moored and we could go for a walk, swim or stay on the boat if we wanted. Dave and LP went snorkelling whilst Little Man and I relaxed on the beach – he made pebble towers and we searched for shells. It was the perfect sort of downtime.

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

Whilst we were relaxing the boat crew cooked us a barbecue on board the boat. It ended up being a feast of fish, bread and coleslaw followed by grilled bananas and pineapple. There was the option to upgrade to lobster too which the other tourists seemed to really enjoy.

On the way back to Blue Bay we stopped off to snorkel some more and we all really enjoyed sitting on the side of the boat, our feet dangling over the edge, the sun on our faces. It was a pretty idyllic day out.

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

Throughout the trip drinks were included – a homemade rum punch, wine and plenty of soft drinks – juice, water or Coke too. It was an all inclusive trip, letting us sit back and relax whilst everything else was taken care of. It’s a trip we would do again tomorrow if we could.

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

We booked direct with Totof Tours at a cost of 1500MUR for adults, 1000MUR for children and under 5s go free. At today’s exchange rate that is under £120 for the four of us which felt like such a bargain for such a fantastic day out. You can find out more over on their website.

Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip
Totof Tours Ile aux Phare Mauritius Boat Trip

In: Days Out, Mauritius, Travel

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  1. Super Busy Mum says

    September 13, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    What an amazing experience and those views! Making this kind of memories with family are priceless.

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  2. Lara jarvis says

    September 25, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    Ah, this all looks so amazing!!! Would love to go one day x

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