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Travel play pen babydan

Our foldable travel cot ensures that your baby always has a comfortable and safe place to sleep – whether you are on holiday, at a friend’s house or visiting the grandparents. It is incredibly easy to fold up and down and can be stored in the included travel bag. This way, the cot takes up barely any space in the car or when stored at home. There is a padded bottom plate included in the package.

AGE: 6 MONTHS +

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Tiny love 3 in 1 rocker napper

The Tiny Love 3-in-1 Rocker Napper features 3 cosy modes: soothing baby rocker, naptime recline and an upright baby seat for feeding or play. This adaptable baby rocker keeps baby entertained and soothed from birth to 9kg. Different Settings Turn on the gentle vibrations for more ways to soothe your child. With three cosy modes to choose from, parents can choose between a baby rocker for soothing baby, a reclining position for when it’s time for a nap, and an upright baby seat.

- Age: 0month+

Pocketful of trunks 6-18m...

This super snug is perfect for :

1.0 tog room temperature 21-23 degrees

Age : 6-18m

100% cotton jersey lining

Quick-dry polyester filling on the 1.0 tog

Machine washable and can be tumble dried on low heat

Minimum child weight: 8.1kg

Child Height: 65-80 cm

Sleepee Basket Green and stand

This modern design, portable baby Moses basket and rockable stand is the perfect way to keep your newborn baby nearby as they sleep during the day and night.  You can gently rock the stand to get your little one to sleep and when all is quiet the stand comes with safety stops giving you the option to move it into the static position.

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Playpen ole

Suitable from birth

Grey version available in different designs

Height-adjustable in two levels

Padded bottom part

Dimensions: 101 x 83 cm, height 85 cm, internal dimensions: 80 x 98 cm

Made in Germany

Playpen Lasse

age: up to 24 months

Material: wood

Max. Load: 14 kg

Dimension: 75cm H X 96cm L X 75cm W

shape: rectangle

colour: wood

Made from solid beech and rubberwood

Quick and easy assembly

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Pear Bean Bag

• Dimension: W40xD29xH55 cm
• Material: Polyester
• Colour: Pink

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Masen Fun Trolley Children...

• Age Group: 6 - 36 Months
• 2 in 1 Multi-Function Baby Walker
• Early Educational Toy
• Develop Baby's Cognitive Ability and Other Skills
• Features Non-Slip Wheels, Easy Grip Handle and Durable Design
• Battery Not Included
• Online exclusive

Simba Fireman Sam Trevors...

• Age Group: 3 Years + 
• Perfect gift to kids
• Includes Trevor figurine and lot of accessories

Simba Fireman Sam Venus...

• Age Group: 3 Years +
• Enhances fine motor skills
• Bright colors and design attracts toddlers attention

Tomy Jj Cole Nap Mat -...

• Blanket: 100% Polyester
• Fill: 100% Polyester
• Dimension: 53 cm x 117 cm
• Age: 3-5 years 

• Exterior: 80% Polyester/20%
• Cotton; Blanket: 100% Polyester
• Dimension: 53 cm x 117cm
• Age: 3-5 Years 

• Exterior: 80% Polyester/20% Cotton
• Age: 3-5 years

Lamaze My Friend Emily -...

• Age Group: Newborn & Above 
• Lamaze My Friend Emily, Clip on Pram and Pushchair Newborn Baby Toy
• With lots to see, hear and touch your baby will never get bored

Lamaze Press & Go Dump...

• Age Group: 1 Year +
• Bright push and go rolling construction truck
• Push the man down and truck goes rolling
• Toddlers see direct results from their actions
• Fosters fine and gross motor skills
• Bed of truck can be loaded and dumped

Lamaze Press & Go Airplane...

• Age Group: 1 Year + 
• Airplane that rolls when pilot is pushed down
• Wheels lined with rubber for extra grip and smooth ride
• Features free-spinning propeller, fun silver exhaust pipes
• Pilot detailed with helmet and headset walkie-talkie

Masen Diy Free Wheel...

• Age Group: 3-5 Years 
• Attract children's attention to assembly
• Non-toxic, durable premium plastic

• Age Group: 3-5 Years

Tomy Jj Cole Papago...

• The Papago bag by JJ Cole is at once superb, practical and durable
• It has 12 pockets allowing you to organize your personal belongings well and a main compartment that opens very large so that you can access all the content
• In addition, with its 2 insulated side pockets, this diaper bag makes it easier for you to stay tidy outside
• Large front pocket with key fob and card pockets for quick access to important items

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Simba Dickie - Construction...

• With freewheel and movable shovel
• With light and sound function
• Length: 30 cm
• Batteries are included

Super Wings Transform A Bot...

• Transform from plane to robot in 3 easy steps
• 2" Mini-scale real working wheels

Simba Evi Love Dr Evi...

• Age Group: 3 Years
• Length: 12 cm  
• Set Includes: 20 pieces

• Age Group: 3-5 Years  

• Transform Tony from plane to robot in 3 easy steps
• No batteries are required

• Ag Group: 3 Years +
• These Super Wings 2" mini-figures transform from plane to robot in 3 simple steps
• They are a great way for little ones to use their imagination and create their own missions too

Tomy Jj Cole Arrington Tote...

• High fashion meets function in this JJ Cole Caprice Baby Diaper Bag
• Boasting 12 pockets in total, this large capacity satchel stylish bag is designed to organize everything parents need to keep the baby happy
• Age: 0-18 months

Masen Dinosaur With Ic - 5861

• Dinosaur with roaring sound
• Molded plastic figure

Tomy Jj Cole Grips -...

• Grips Stroller Attachments are the perfect solution for attaching your diaper bag to a stroller or shopping car
• Designed to stay securely in place and prevent bags from slipping with no hassle

Masen Building Blocks 688...

• Age Group: 6 Years +
• Let the Children Grow up in Happiness

• Age Group: 5-8 Years 
• Great for boys and girls
• Enjoy new hairdressing with friends

Tomy Lamaze My Friend Emily...

• My Friend Emily Bath Book capture baby's imagination, stimulate the senses, and keep baby engaged with fun
• Developmental features

Tomy Lamaze Yo Ho Horace...

• Yo Ho Horace Bath Book capture baby's imagination, stimulate the senses, and keep baby engaged with fun

Cam Combi Tris Modular...

• Age Group: 0 - 36 Months
• Provided With The Fast Fit/Release Quick System
• Aluminium Frame With Reversible Seat
• 5-Point Safety Harness
• Adjustable 3-Position Backrest For Carrycot
• 4-Position Backrest Adjustable With One Hand For Pushchair
• Weight: 7.8 Kg
• Dimension: W57 x D95 x H107 cm

Masen Building Blocks 1049...

• Age Group: 5-8 Years
• Let children grow up in happiness
• Kids can role-play being the stylist
• Friends can pretend they've popped in for a makeover
• Let them explore their interests and passions with friends

Masen R/C Diy Swat Special...

• Age Group: 3-8 Years
• Educational learning build your own truck
• Hopple toys build & play sets are fun to build and play with

Masen Happy Time 6 In 1...

• Building blocks of 143 pcs
• Compatible will all branded blocks
• Each set can model items in a girl's room

Simba Ecoiffier - Coffee...

• Age Group: 18 Months +
• Safe to kids 
• Item is made in high quality materials
• Surely provide endless hours of fun
• Improvement in hand-eye coordination

Cam Sonno Travel Cot Orso...

• Mattress Not Included
• Large Pocket
• Fun Screen Prints
• Weight: 7.2 Kg
• Dimension: W126.5 x D66.5 x H75 cm

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With year-round sunshine, clean, safe seas and plenty to see and do, Mauritius is an ideal place to travel with children. Family is central to Mauritian culture, and kids will receive a warm welcome. Large hotels and resorts offer great facilities for families, such as interconnecting rooms, family suites and luxury all-inclusive packages. They cater to children of all ages, supplying everything from baby conveniences like sterilizers, pushchairs, high chairs and baby baths – and pre-ordered milk, wipes and nappies on arrival – to in-room Wii consoles, wi-fi, spa treatments, kids’ menus, sports academies and free kids’ and teens’ clubs. Outside of hotels and resorts, many guesthouses and B&Bs also welcome families. They may not have five-star facilities, but they do have family rooms, adaptable menus and a personalized service. Self-catering establishments are another option, with plenty of facilities and family excursions. The mushrooming number of shopping centres on the island means there’s also usually a supermarket or pharmacy nearby to buy essentials.

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Mauritian people are very fond of children. It is a special experience to travel with your baby to Mauritius. No matter where you are, most of the time people are delighted to see a baby. They will greet you, ask how old your baby is and want to make them lough. It happens in restaurants that the waiter will carry your baby around so you have time to enjoy your dinner. It’s Mauritian mentality to love children, be patient and caring.

In supermarkets one can find a variety of baby food and also diapers. They mainly come from South Africa and France. Nestle’ and other well known brands like Pampers, Huggies, BebeCalin, Heintz and Rudolphs are available in all huge supermarkets.

Excursions in Mauritius with baby

If you are making an excursion with your baby in Mauritius, you should use a baby sling. Especially in nature parks there are staircases and narrow paths, which are not passable with the buggy. Also at markets, like the Central Market in Port Louis it is quiet inconvenient to use a stroller.

Normally you do not have to pay entrance fees for your baby.

In case you want to rent a car in Mauritius, you should ask the car rental agency if they rent a child´s safety seat. If not, you should bring your own.

Children´s doctor in Grand Bay

The Children’s Practice Dr. Abdullah Atchia (children´s doctor and Neonatologist) Suite 006 Grand Baie Business Park Tel.: 263 1616 Mobile (just in case of emergency!): 5257 30 60 Fax: 263 2277 [email protected]

The doctor studied in Ireland. In aditon to his work in his own practice he is working stationery at Apollo Bramwell and Clinic Darné. He is very kind and helpful and also competent, as far as I can judge.

Travel by air

The long flight could be an obstacle, but nowadays the airlines are well prepared to have babies on board. Families travelling with infants will receive priority at boarding time. There are certain rules for the transport of babies and children, though. Here you can find detailed information about the regulations of different airlines: Condor Air France Air Mauritius Emirates

The following information are referring mostly to the airline Condor. We can not guarantee, if other airlines have the same regulations.

Luggage: Normally the baby is entitled to have 20 kg of luggage. Stroller and babyseat can be brought for free and are not included in the 20kg of luggage. If you ask at the check-in counter for a label for the buggy, you can use it till you enter the airplane. You can leave the buggy in the vestibule. It will be given back to you after the landing, directly at the exit of the airplane.

Hand luggage: Baby food and drinks can be transported as hand luggage.

Seat: There is the possibility to book a baby cot in advance. You are getting a place, where you have more legroom. In front of you is a holder where the cot is fixed. The cot will be brought and fixed after the take-off by the stewardess. In the airplanes of Condor the cots can be only put in the holder for babies who do not weigh more than 8 kg. Otherwise they will put it on the floor in front of you. Emirates provides cots which messures 74,93 cm x 33,02 cm x 16,51 cm for children, which weigh less than 11 kg. Air France provides cots for babies under 70 cm height and 10 kg weight. Air Mauritius provides cots for babies up to an age of 12 months and 11 kg.

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What is Air Mauritius’s Infant policy?

Infants may travel without a medical clearance after the first week. 

For your infant's comfort, there are cots available on international flights. Due to the limited number of cots available onboard, please ensure you request one while booking your flight. Your request will only be confirmed at check-in. 

Please note that our baby cots can accommodate infants up to 12 months old, and/or weighing up to 11 kg, and up to 74 cm tall, depending on whichever condition is more restrictive.

What types of child restraint devices are allowed?

You may use a Child Restraint Device which includes car seats or upper torso harnesses for your infant/ child on flights operated by Air Mauritius. Please inform the airline at the time of booking or contact Air Mauritius for more information. 

Note: Not available in Business cabin and on Reunion and Rodrigues flights. For codeshare flights operated by partner airlines, acceptance will be in accordance with the partner airlines’ rules. For medical or reduced mobility cases requiring special seats, please contact the reservations agents.

Conditions are as followed:

• Please inform Air Mauritius of your intention to use a CRD on board the flight at the time of booking. 
• You will be required to reserve a seat if you wish to use a car seat for an infant of up to 24 months. 
• The CRD should be marked/ labeled that is certified for use on an aircraft by a National Aviation Authority and/or meet any of the following standards: 
• European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ETSO-C100b 
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) TSO-C100, TSO-C100a, TSO-C100b, or TSO-C100c 
• European Safety Standard requirements of ECE Regulation 44 
• United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 213 
• Australia/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS) 1754 
• If the CRD does not meet the above requirements, it may be refused in cabin and may be checked as luggage 
• Air Mauritius accepts car seats of a maximum external seat width of 17 inches/43 cm on our Europe flights. For other routes, the external seat width of the car seat should not exceed 16 inches/40.6 cm. 
• The Child Harness may be used for children of 1 year and older weighing 22 to 44 pounds and up to 40 inch tall. 
• Car seats are not permitted on our Reunion and Rodrigues flights or in Business Class. 
• You should ensure that your infant’s/child’s weight and height are in conformity with the manufacturer’s specifications and you should install the car seat as per manufacturer’s instructions. The condition of the CRD and its installation will be under your responsibility. 
• For safety reasons, you will be allocated a suitable window seat for your infant’s/child’s CRD. 
• Two infants may travel with an adult provided one of the two infants is over 12 months and is able to sit in a car seat approved for use on our aircraft. In such case, please inform Air Mauritius while booking your flight or contact us for more information. 
• You will be required to sign a form of indemnity at Check-in.

What infant amenities are available on the aircraft I'll be flying (i.e., Bassinets)?

Infant amenities vary by aircraft. When you're on the airplane page, look for the Infant Amenity Icon. If it is present, clicking on it will tell you what infant services are available on that airplane. If you do not see it, infant amenities are not offered on that aircraft. You may always contact Air Mauritius for more information.

May I sit in the Exit Row with my infant?

Regulations state that no lap children or infant seats are allowed in an Exit Row and that all passengers in an Exit Row must be at least 15 years of age. In addition, infant seats are not allowed in the row directly in front of or directly behind an exit.

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Best travel cot 2023: lightweight cots for travel

Attempting travel with a baby? The best travel cot will make sure you’re suitably armed, and they’re suitably snuggly

The best travel cot? Be honest, it’s something you didn’t even know existed until you became a parent and had to take a trip. Do you have to travel with a bed for your baby? Well, yes, you do, they're just as essential as the best car seats and best suitcases , and luckily there are so many incredible new designs that hitting the road with your littlest is that little bit easier.

We give you the travel cot, the portable crib, and the basket bed … here are all the latest and the best products on the market which allow you to travel light even though you’re now packing an extra person.

How to buy the best travel cot

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First off, you might be surprised to find out that travel cots aren’t just for travel. If you’re stuck for space at home, regularly splitting time between two places, want a safe place to keep them corralled while you pop off for a second (see above), or like to have a spare for friends’ babies when they pop round for a coffee (the friend, that is, not the baby), a travel cot is a sensible solution.

But when it does come to travel, having your own portable cot means that you needn’t worry about whether that Airbnb has all the necessaries or that hotel webpage is up to date, and it also gives baby a familiar place to sleep, eliminating one more reason for them to get lairy while you’re on the road.

And it’s what you’ll be using it for that’ll mostly dictate the type of travel crib you want. 

Compact foldable cots or bassinets are best for chucking in a suitcase or luggage locker on the plane, while trips by car simply call for something that can fit in the boot. The more lightweight they are, the more you might question the fact that they’re deemed suitably sturdy for a human child, but between rigorous manufacturer testing and great reviews across the board, you can rest assured each of our picks will keep them safe as houses, even if you’re a long way away from yours. 

You might be wondering if travel cots are safe to sleep in? The answer is yes, as long as you buy the right one and your child doesn't sleep in it all the time. Read our guide linked above for more information on travel cot safety.

Finally, for maximum mileage when it comes to the initial spend, look for a model that comes with an included mattress, adjustable levels for rapidly growing babes, and more.

The best travel cots you can buy today:

1. Micralite Sleep&Go Travel Cot

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The Sleep&Go Travel Cot is a well-designed piece of kit that hopes to make travelling with little ones a breeze. It sets itself apart from rivals by being adaptable: it's a travel cot one minute, playpen the next, and can even transform into a newborn co-sleeper. Perhaps best of all, it's able to transform between these functions in seconds thanks to its innovative all-in-one frame.

It lets itself down slightly with the lack of colour options, and the fact that it's not the smallest when folded.

With an RRP of £150, it sits firmly in the upper-mid-range price category, but it's durable materials, solid build, and innovative features mean it more than earns its place at the top of our list.

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2. BabyBjorn Travel Cot Light

Praise be to Björn Jakobson, granddaddy of all things baby-related — his brainchild BabyBjorn still leads the pack when it comes to travel cots, with this one getting our second spot for its practical, paediatrician-approved design. The foldable travel cot packs down into a neat carry case with padded shoulder straps and a waist belt for easy transportation, and we love how compact it is, not to mention easy to set up, which is a real bonus when there’s unpacking to be done. 

The mattress has been designed in conjunction with paediatric specialists to provide the best support possible, but the only problem is that it’s at floor level, so if you have shorter arms, bear in mind it might take some effort, or the help of a taller family member.  

3. Nuna SENA Aire

The thing about parenthood is that you always have your hands full, and when it comes to travelling with kids, that goes double. So welcome the SENA Aire, a thoughtfully designed travel cot from premium baby gear brand Nuna that can be set-up not only quickly, but with one hand. Its zigzag legs pop-up instantly, and come with padded edges so you cannot trap you finger in a hinge while you’re seeing it up. 

However, the SENA Aire’s main USP is what its name suggests; an advanced air design delivers maximum airflow that will give its inhabitant deeper sleeps. That’s the theory. Elsewhere, the SENA Aire gives the travelling parents everything they need, including a mattress, sheets, an insect net and even cotton sheets. Best of all, it’s all machine washable, and goes neatly into a travel bag.

4. Inovi Cocoon Folding Moses

Here’s one for youngsters taking their first flights. Suitable for the under six months crowd, this simple crib won’t be with you for long, but it’s sure to impress any parent thinking of taking a flight to show-off their new addition. A simple and nice-looking crib that could easily be used at home, the Cocoon is compact and lightweight enough for travel, even complying with international aviation standards (IATA) so it can be taken on a plane as hand luggage, and stowed in overhead locker compartments (minus junior, we hope). 

It also includes a mesh canopy that protects baby from the outside world – including insects, pets and curious passers-by – while being itself constructed atom transparent, breathable mesh panels. The Cocoon is also easy to set-up, with four locking joints on its fold-out base for maximum stability.

5. Phil & Teds Traveller Travel Cot

Like the BabyBjorn travel cot, this Phil & Teds option is suitable for use from birth to three years, making it a good option if you’re after a longer-term solution. The big difference between the two is that this little number is more suited to long-haul travel, with a weight of just 3.2 kilograms and an ultra-compact design that’s formulated to fit in a suitcase, luggage locker, or even the storage space of your buggy. 

Reviewers found it was a bit awkward to set up, but that it was light, sturdy and comfy enough to make up for it, so we reckon it sounds just fine if you’re setting up camp for a while.  

6. SpaceCot Travel Cot

If the combination of quick setup and sturdiness is the holy grail of travel cots, then call us Indiana Jones, because we seem to have found it in the SpaceCot Travel Cot. The makers say it opens and closes in just three seconds — a big boast, but reviewers vouch for its veracity. 

They found it super easy to set up, and loved the included detachable crib levels and mattress that let it work as a cot up to six months, and a playpen up to 30 months. If you frequently find yourself with your hands too full for faffing around, all signs point to this easy-up cot being a good buy.  

7. LittleLife Arc 2

OK, it’s a tent. Get over it. Kids love camping! Seriously though, the tent-style Arc 2 has a lot going for it, especially if you travel a lot because (and this is a stroke of genius) the Arc 2 packs-up into a small lightweight backpack. A pop-up tent weighing a mere 2.5kg, it uses colour-coded, lightweight aluminium poles and comes with a Velcro-attached foam mattress and washable cotton cover. 

Although it can be used indoors perfectly well, as its design suggests, the Arc 2 can also be used outdoors, and be secured with tent pegs. It works as a bed, a playpen, and just as a place to keep a child out of the sun. If you’re an outdoorsy kind of a family, the Arc 2 is a no-brainer.

8. Pop Up Bassinet Koo-Di

Designed for use in the house or out in the garden, at the beach or for trips somewhere rather sunnier, the Koo-Di Sun and Sleep Travel Bassinet looks to be a versatile option for keeping the smallest member of your group happy, cool, and out of the sun. 

The mesh sides are intended for ventilation and peace of mind, allowing you to check on them as they (hopefully) snooze, while the integrated zip-up mosquito net keeps nibbles at bay, and the blackout blind claims to block 93 percent of all harmful rays. That’s all pretty high tech for a travel cot, making it our best bet for travel abroad and hot summer days at home.  

9. Chicco Lullago Zip Crib

This expandable travel crib gives the option for different depths as they grow, giving it more lasting power than some of our smaller picks, and making it, according to happy reviewers, a great transitional cot. Users loved that it was sturdy and easy to put together, but found it a bit heavy to carry — although, while the travel bag is a bit more cumbersome than its BabyBjorn equivalent, some might appreciate that it looks more like your average minimal tote bag rather than a baby-specific behemoth. 

Overall, it’s agreed that the quality is top-notch and the setup simple, but if you have to travel a long way, you might be better placed going for something like Phil & Ted’s travel cot.  

10. Joie Excursion Change & Rock Travel Cot0

Trying to get them off to sleep isn’t the only thing that can prove tricky on the road - there’s also the small matter of changing to attend to. Luckily, some clever clogs at Joie has made a travel cot that doubles up as a changing table. Actually, make that triples up, because it also packs in a soothing rocker with soft toys. And it has wheels! 

With a draught-resistant base and mesh lining for a comfortable sleep, a rocker/bassinet for soothing and naps, and a changing table for you-know-what, reviewers agree this is a great portable option for when you want to streamline your stuff. Just be aware that it’s very large and very heavy, so it’s not the best for small cars and certainly won’t fit in a suitcase, but gosh darn is it versatile.  

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The best travel cot for babies and toddlers

Venture UK Airpod Baby and Toddler Travel Cot

Graco FoldLite

Bugaboo Stardust Travel Cot

Cuggl Deluxe Superlight Travel Cot

Baby Bjorn Travel Cot Light

Joie Excursion Change and Bounce

Nuna Sena Aire Travel Cot

Graco Contour Electra

Baby Elegance Kangu Foldable Bedside Sleeper

Bizzi Growin POD Travel Crib

BabyDan Travel Cot

Red Kite Black Sleep Tight Travel Cot

Kinderkraft Cot 4 in 1 SOFI

When you're thinking of essentials for your little one, you probably already have a cosy cot picked out, but what about a travel cot if you love travelling? In addition to packing your baby's travel system and gathering all the necessities before heading off on holiday with your family, a travel cot will help your little one to sleep as soundly as possible, even when you're away from home.

You probably did a lot of research on the best cot and bedside crib for your baby but may not have considered investing in a travel cot yet. Put simply, a travel cot is a portable, lightweight option designed to fold away compactly. Its collapsible sides and storage bag are some of the features that make it the perfect solution for trips away. Like a travel stroller , it's another one of those holiday essentials that you'll want to invest in when travelling with children under 5 years old.

You most likely won't need a travel cot for the first few months, especially if you already have a Moses basket , a portable crib or a carrycot suitable for overnight sleeping. If you don't go away very often, then you might be better off borrowing a cot from a friend, as it can be an expensive purchase if you're only going to be using it once a year.

The best travel cots at a glance:

• Best travel cot overall : Venture UK Airpod Baby & Toddler Travel Cot - £109.99   • Best travel cot for compact fold : Graco FoldLite - £73   • Best compact travel cot : Bugaboo Stardust Travel Cot -  £225 • Best budget travel cot : Cuggl Deluxe Superlight Travel Cot - £60 • Best stylish travel cot : Baby Elegance Kangu Foldable Bedside Sleeper - £74.99

A lot of hotels and holiday cottages may provide travel cots and other baby equipment, so check with them before you travel. If you are away from home often, then a travel cot is a good purchase, as it will last well past the newborn months and will prove extremely useful at other times, too. For example, for your baby's daytime naps when you're visiting friends or staying over with grandparents overnight. We've enlisted the help of expert mum testers to put the best travel cots through their paces, taking into account the weight, size, price, assembly, age suitability and stability. Our annual  Mother&Baby Awards  also help us bring you the best advice about current products on the market.

The best travel cot 2024

1. venture uk airpod baby and toddler travel cot, best travel cot overall, description.

Silver winner for Best Travel Product Over £30 in the M&B Awards 2023 Designed to provide little ones with a place to rest and play no matter where you are, the Airpod is assembled in just three easy steps with no tools required meaning it's ready to go in less than a minute. The Airpod weighs just 6kg and can be folded into a bag no larger than a big shopping bag. Despite how lightweight it is, testers agree that the cot was good quality and felt sturdy and secure.  One mum tester says, "I was impressed with the materials used and quality feel of the cot once it was up. Felt steady and secure when lifting child in and out of the bed. Child was able to nap well, good ventilation through the sides."

Another of our mum testers likes how lightweight and how small the travel cot folds. She describes it as; "Super portable and barely took space in the car boot. This meant we were able to pack all our other luggage without worrying about space." She also liked that it wasn't too heavy, which made it easy to lug around upstairs when they staying in hotels without lifts.

All of our testers agreed that a bassinet option would have been great with this travel cot, especially parents of younger babies.  One of our testers whose baby is five months says, "It simply wasn't useful overnight with his wake-ups having to bend. I could barely reach him and resorted to giving up using it and ended up having to co sleep in our bed. This defeats the point of a travel cot." We think that for parents of young babies aged 6 months and under, this travel cot probably isn't what you're looking for. But for everyone else, this is a great portable travel option, and our testers were able to get the cot set up easily and quickly with the simple instructions.

Read our full review of the Venture UK Airpod Travel Cot .

• The all round mesh sides provide lots of ventilation for your little one while they rest and enable you to see and check on them from all directions
• This is a compact travel cot that's much smaller, lightweight, and less bulky than traditional ones. When folded, it measures just 60x15x50 cm
• The mattress makes this cot super cosy and comfortable for baby
• Unfortunately there's no raised bassinet

2. Graco FoldLite

Best travel cot for compact fold.

www.oliversbabycare.co.uk

Bronze winner for Best Travel Product Over £30 in the M&B Awards 2023

Suitable from birth to approximately three years old, the FoldLite was hailed by parents for its lightweight frame, but it has also won a prestigious Mother&Baby Awards 2023 Bronze award. The cot collapses to just 26cm wide. Our Mum tester Sarah says, "When folded down for travel it's small and neat and doesn't take up too much valuable boot space when you're already contending with buggies and suitcases." Testers loved the Home Fold feature to help fold away quickly and clear space within seconds. The cot unfolds and just clicks together, only two of the sides need to click together due to the way it is folded which makes putting the cot up and down much easier and quicker.

One of our mum testers Archana didn't get along with the cot as well when it came to dismantling it fully though. She says, "Folding into the slide away is easy - and really handy for day to day use - that’s what I liked most about it - however folding away fully and putting in the bag is quite clunky and a chore."

The FoldLite has a mesh lining and two wheels for easy manoeuvrability, making it a useful portable cot for travelling with. It's easy to pop up, says Sarah whose grandparents popped it up without any instructions. She enjoys using it around the house and says, "The Foldlite travel cot has been most useful to us for quick and easy use around the house with a mobile baby. It genuinely is two clicks to put up or down and the house fold setting means I can quickly pop it out from next to the sofa if I need to iron or nip to the toilet and pop it back in a few seconds so it's not taking over the room." She also thinks it would be invaluable for holiday cottages that may not be very well baby-proofed.

The cot also comes with a mattress included. Our mum tester Georgia says, "The only issue I had with it was once wrapping the mattress around the base you do have to pull it quite tightly to then fit it in the bag." Overall our testers love the convenience of having a pop-up cot to hand at home. One thing to be aware of though, as our mum tester Joanna pointed out, is that It has quite a large high sides so it can be difficult to reach within, especially if you have a bad back.

Read our full review of the Graco FoldLite.

• Choose between two different ways to fold – this is greater quick changes at home, and also trips away from home with the extra compact fold version.
• Easy to fold and store away at home – folding this way is fast and extra flat too at just 26cm wide. It pops back up fast too!
• Super lightweight – over 30 percent less overall weight than most full size travel cots at just 6.7kg
• The carry bag is very convenient for travel – the cot itself also has two wheels for easy manoeuvrability
• Assembly not totally straightforward as one tester had trouble when dismantling the product fully
• Requires more effort to fit into the bag once wrapping the mattress around the base

3. Bugaboo Stardust Travel Cot

Best compact travel cot.

www.bugaboo.com

If you're looking for a travel cot that's a doddle to set up and folds away in seconds, this is it – no more grappling with unwieldy parts when you arrive at your destination with a tired baby. We love the clever design, which gives a seamless experience on the go. Our mum tester Meg found the cot to be very sturdy and easy to pack and unpack. She says it folds up reasonable small, and likes that the carry handle makes it easier to transport. "Seems comfortable" she adds, "the newborn bassinet is super convenient for little ones and my babe settled immediately in it."

Convenient for carrying around your home too, it comes with a zip-in carrycot insert, an all-around mesh panel for airflow and a lovely firm and comfortable mattress. It's a shame the mattress doesn't include a waterproof cover, so you'll have to buy this separately to protect it. Our parent tester Matt bought this cot mainly for the ease of popping it up and down, but also says he liked that they could raise the height of the mattress when their baby was very little. this provides easier access to lift baby in and out. "There don't seem to be many travel cots that have that design," he says, "we used it as much at home for naps as we did on the road. It's a great bit of kit." The suspended base will also protect your little ones from draughts.

• Includes carrycot insert and mattress
• You can fold the cot with the mattress still inside as long – as you use without the newborn insert
• Great for both experienced and first-time parents
• Easy to assemble – with a simple no-fuss pop-up design you can literally achieve a 1-second unfold
• Compact to fold in just 3 simple steps
• Unfortunately, the mattress doesn't include a waterproof cover

4. Cuggl Deluxe Superlight Travel Cot

Best budget travel cot.

www.argos.co.uk

Shortlisted for Best Travel Product Over £25 in the M&B Awards 2019

This deluxe super lightweight travel cot has a bassinet attachment that clicks easily onto the top, making it perfect for changing nappies. It also has wheels, so it's easy to move around. The best part is that it sets up and folds away in seconds, making it a great travel cot that won't break the bank. Our mum tester Tori likes that it folds up thin to fit in their car boot along with a double pram and a few bags. She says, "I would definitely recommend this product to other mums, it's so easy to put up and down and transport on its handy bag"

Mum tester Sarah agrees, and would also recommend it for anyone looking for an inexpensive no-nonsense travel cot. She says it was lightweight enough for her to carry around, and compact enough to pack in their car along with everything else. She says, "Once I'd done the initial set up of the cot, it was easy to put together and to take apart too." Our mum testers also say the instructions are really easy to follow and everything is easy to wipe down to keep clean while travelling. One thing to be aware of is that the design of this cot is quite low to the ground, which may be something to keep in mind if you have back problems when lifting baby in and out.

Read our full review of the Cuggl Deluxe Superlight Travel Cot

• The removable changer and bassinet that fits on the top is useful for nappy changing
• This cot has four airy mesh sides providing all-round ventilation and baby viewing from all angels to check up on your little one while they rest or play
• The stylish lightweight aluminium legs make it easy to fold the cot down in seconds
• With wheels you can easily move the cot around your home or a hotel room
• Comes with a handy storage bag that's also useful for travelling
• An affordable and very portable solution for travelling with a baby
• The design of this cot means it's quite low to the ground

5. Baby Bjorn Travel Cot Light

Best lightweight travel cot.

Shortlisted for Best Travel Product over £25 at the M&B Awards 2015

This travel cot is a real doddle to assemble – just slip it out of its travel bag, and it practically unfolds automatically, so there's no grappling with poles or fiddling with extra accessories. It's also easy to fold away and is really light and portable, making it perfect for taking with you when you visit relatives, or just moving with baby around your home. Our mum tester Nicola did find the cot to be less attractive than others in terms of design appeal, but said her little one slept well in it and seemed very comfortable. She liked that it also comes with a nice carry bag, which she says makes it easy to transport.

The built-in base helps to keep it standing nice and sturdy in its position, but this is a very lightweight cot. Mum Nicola found it to be less robust than others, saying "Amelia can push it around by herself." However, she also says it's the easiest travel cot to carry as it's amazingly light." We love that the fabric can be removed and popped in the washing machine – a real bonus if you have a baby with reflux. The materials of this travel cot meet the requirements of OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Class 1 for baby products, which essentially means kind to your baby's sensitive skin. One thing to keep in mind is that it may be harder to dry, which is quite important if you're away and need to wash and dry it.

Read our full review of the BabyBjörn Light Travel Cot

• With no extra parts this cot is super easy to assemble in just one simple movement – just open the carry bag, lift out the travel cot and pop it up
• The mattress cover and travel cot fabric are easy to remove and are machine washable at 40 degrees
• It's super lightweight at 6 kilos for moving around – but the built-in base helps to keep it standing nice and sturdy in its position.
• Made with sensitive skin in mind
• Reviewers found it harder to dry

6. Joie Excursion Change and Bounce

Best newborn travel cot.

www.very.co.uk

This versatile travel cot comes with lots of extra accessories, so it's great value for money. You basically get three-in-one, with a a full-size bassinet, which snaps easily on and off as required, as well as a changing unit and portable bouncing seat. What makes this travel cot even more unique is that there are also lots of sound and light features, including a soothing sound vibration, plus five classical lullabies and nature sounds. The two integrated wheels make it easy to move from room to room, and there's also a nightlight with three brightness settings to guide you In the dark.

Despite all the extras, it still folds compactly and comes with its own travel storage bag. Our mum tester Kathryn did find it quite difficult to assemble though. "I had to enlist my husband's help." she says, adding that it's sturdy and almost as big as a normal cot. however she points out that the integrated wheels do make it easier to move. She says the extra accessories that come with the cot would be great for a newborn, but her Olly was a bit too old for them. He did, however, like the sounds, and she says the light was great for night changes without fully waking him. Overall, Kathryn recommends this cot as a real investment that will grow with your baby.,

Our mum tester Nicola was also impressed, and like that the mesh sides enabled her to check on her little one without getting out of bed. Her daughter also enjoyed being able to see them when she woke up. Nicola says the mattress seems very comfortable for her little one, and she found the colours and pattern of the travel cot to be really appealing. She agreed that the extra accessories aren't really suitable past 12 months though, and also found the cot to be quite heavy. She says, "I would struggle to move it from room to room without help".

• With one quick click you can go from changing unit to snoozing or the bouncing seat, for fast transitions and easy travel
• You can also pop the sound & lights module pop on or off with a quick click
• You get more for your money and greater versatility – the SecureClick snoozing seat doubles as a portable bouncer when used off the cot!
• The simple push button allows you to fold to pack up the cot in a snap – this makes set up and shut down in seconds super quick and convenient for busy mums and dads
• The cot packs away nice and compact in a carry bag that's included – perfect for storing at home in small spaces or travelling with
• The cot has two integrated wheels making moving the cot around a breeze
• All four sizes are lined with see-through mesh allowing plenty of airflow, plus, you can view baby from wherever you are in the room
• With an elevated base the cot is draught resistant
• Enjoy novelty sound, vibration and nightlight settings
• This cot is amazingly good value for money
• With so many features, this cot is quite heavy
• The extra accessories aren't suitable for older babies

7. Nuna Sena Aire Travel Cot

Best travel cot mattress.

www.johnlewis.com

Shortlisted for Best Travel Product over £25 at the M&B Awards 2018

This stylish, contemporary travel cot takes seconds to put together and is reasonably quick and easy to fold, even with a baby in your arms, making it ideal for travel. We love the bassinet accessory, which makes this brilliant for use from birth, and so does our mum tester Kirsty who says, "The bassinet makes it easy to lift Rikku in and out." She did find it a bit fiddly to detach though.

Doubling up as a play space, this travel cot has padded edges to prevent pinched fingers, and it also comes with an organic cotton sheet included and its own bag to store and transport it in. Kirsty especially liked that the sheet stayed in place with the velcro. The cot has a sturdy aluminium frame and a triple-layered ventilated mattress for superior comfort. Mum tester Nicola thought it was very stylish and said her daughter slept well in it. She loved the "lovely, thick mattress" and extra machine-washable sheet, saying she found it was simple to assemble.

When it comes to set-up our mum tester Kirsty found it reasonably straightforward. However, she says it doesn't fold very neatly, and she found it fiddly to pack away. While the cot is certainly very sturdy, Kirsty says this makes it feel more heavy and take up a lot of space in their small car boot. Mum tester Nicola really liked the sturdiness of the travel cot too, but agrees that the only disadvantage is that it's quite heavy. She says, "I think I would struggle to get this from one place to another by myself."

Read our full review of the Nuna Sena Aire

• The cot is easy to set up and hold with one hand for when you have baby in the other
• This is the only cot available that has the unique feature of being able fold the frame with the upper cot still in it, making it super convenient
• The base of this cot is above ground, which makes it draft-proof for your little one
• The cot has skid-proof feet keeping it quiet and still ensuring your baby stays asleep
• The unique zigzag frame allows the cot to pop open quickly and easily without any fuss
• The advanced air design™, with the mesh sides, floor and mattress working in combination, allows air flow from every angle
• The cot is very easy to clean due to the mattress's zip-off design, which is machine washable and dryer safe
• The ventilated triple-layered mattress is designed to pull away both heat and humidity, meaning little one stays comfortable and asleep throughout the night.
• The removable mattress panels allow for deep cleaning to make sure it stay clean and safe for your baby over time.
• Everything you need comes with the cot – you even get organic sheets included
• The padded edges prevent pinched fingers
• Pack your cot up and travel easily with the travel bag included and easy carry handle
• Not as lightweight as other options
• Doesn't fold very neatly or small
• A bit fiddly to detach the bassinet

8. Graco Contour Electra

Best value travel cot.

www.boots.com

The Graco Contour is a good-value travel cot with lots of extra features. Our mum testers love that it's quick and easy to assemble, and compact enough to fit into smaller spaces without taking up too much room. However, our mum tester Kathryn described it as one of the heaviest travel cots they tested. This meant that it was nice and roomy, and a good size for their baby, but Kathryn says it was almost the same size as their normal cot! Despite this, she agrees it's easy to assemble and put away in the carry bag included, plus, the wheels made it easier to move around, and she did like the neutral colour. Mum tester Nicola, on the other hand, points out that while the cream colour does look lovely, she imagines it could get dirty very quickly.

Loaded with extras such as a newborn bassinet, handy changing mat and toy bar, this is definitely a cot that represents great value for money, although Nicola points out that the changing unit, while it's a great idea, is only suitable for use up to 12 months. It also has a nightlight and musical feature, as well as the option to set the mattress to vibrate to help soothe your baby. The four mesh sides are a great feature too, allowing you to keep an eye on your little one, while also being useful for ventilation, but Kathryn found that she did have to bend low to reach her baby. Nicola also felt that the mattress was on the thin side, which meant that her little one didn't sleep as well as hoped.

Read our full review of the Graco Contour Electra Travel Cot

• This is a cot that is designed to grow with your child from newborn to toddler
• The removable bassinet is perfect to newborns
• There is an integrated changing station for added convenience, made from wipe-clean fabric.
• The hanging toy bar with toys provides little one with plenty of distraction as you get things done!
• There is a detachable control box to operate a night light, music and the vibration feature to help soothe little one on your travels
• Don't worry about moving from room to room without an extra pair of hands, as the two wheels make the cot easily transportable.
• Pack the cot away out of sight or transport it no hassle with the compact fold
• Some reviewers struggled to assemble it
• Very heavy and quite large for a travel cot
• The neutral cream colour is likely to get dirty quickly
• The changing unit is only suitable up to 12 months
• Mattress is on the thin side

9. Baby Elegance Kangu Foldable Bedside Sleeper

Best bassinet-style travel cot.

We love the innovative way this travel cot converts between two different modes, with a bassinet level for younger babies to cot, and the fact that you can use it in either fixed or rocking mode. This is top pick for newborns, so be aware you won't be able to use it much beyond six months old.

This travel cot is worth considering if you're really short on luggage space, as it's particularly compact once folded and one of the lightest travel cots we found. Our mum tester describes the cot as the best purchase they've made for their baby. She says, "We can't fit a cot in our bedroom and needed something that would last longer than the Moses basket. Our little boy sleeps so well in it and it's so easy to pick it up and carry downstairs. We have travelled with it too and it folds down neatly."

• Easily fold using one hand and use the carry handle to transport the cot around your home, even when carrying baby
• The cot folds into a storage bag, which can also be used to transport it more easily when travelling
• The legs can adjust to fix and lock in a stationery position or allow for a gentle rocking motion to soothe little one to sleep
• the vented mesh sides allow plenty of airflow to aid sleep and let you see baby more easily from afar
• The cot is lightweight for easy transportation
• Easy to clean – you can remove and wash the cover in your washing machine
• The mattress comes with the cot and it's anti-allergy
• Only able to use until 6 months

10. Bizzi Growin POD Travel Crib

Best carrycot travel cot.

This is a really clever invention! it looks like a really spacious changing bag, but then off you pop for your overnight stay, take everything out of the bag, and it changes into a travel crib. Our mum tester Jennifer thinks the design is stylish and that it's extremely easy to use. It doesn't take long to assemble and comes with a padded mattress. Jennifer says, "The travel cot section folds out in a few seconds and the rods are easily inserted to make it very sturdy. This means a new mum (who has little time on her hands) can easily erect this in minutes." She likes that it is easily transported and takes up no more than a bag's room in the car or walking, so it really can be taken anywhere! Jennifer says, "I have only used this at friends/ families homes but definitely would take it on weekends away or on holiday. It means I don't have to buy a big travel cot. It is also lightweight so don't have to worry about carrying something heavy."

Unfortunately, it isn't as long-lasting as the other travel cots on our list, as it's really only suitable until baby is four to six months old or when they start rolling, but it's definitely the smallest travel cot, not to mention the most compact and easy to carry. Our mum tester Esther says it's designed as a travel sleeping pod, for nighttime and daytime naps, and a changing bag. She had no trouble assembling it in a couple of minutes, and says it weights as much as a bag of sugar and would fit in easily amongst other items in a packed car when going away. She says, "We used the pod whilst away for the weekend and found it very useful, as we already had a travel cot packed for our older child and couldn't have fitted a second in the car."

Read our full review of the Bizzi Growin POD Travel Crib

• This crib is easy to assemble
• Includes a mosquito net to keep your baby protected in the summer
• Can be used as a changing bag with handy fold out for changing on the go
• Includes a padded mattress for restful nap times and comfort when changing baby 
• Extremely compact and lightweight for storing or travelling
• Easy to carry with two carry handles and an over-the-shoulder strap
• Only suitable for use up until baby can sit up or roll over by themselves

11. BabyDan Travel Cot

Best long-lasting travel cot.

This travel cot represents good value for money, especially because it can be used from birth up to approximately three years of age. It's also very sturdy, which means it doubles up as a playpen for smaller babies. And although fairly large, it features wheels and a brake to make it easier to transport around the home. Reviewer Sophie describes it as an excellent travel cot and incredibly easy for one person to put up within minutes. Thankfully, folding it away is just as quick and easy, and it folds down to such a compact size, she says, which is then stored as a carry case and easy to stow away.

The cot also comes with a small toy bag attached, which could be useful for storing nappies or other baby essentials when you're on the move and away from home. Sophie loves that it can be used as a play pen too, and found the storage pouch to be useful. She says, "I initially set the cot up in the sitting room as a play pen/nap time cot. It is a full size cot so does take up some room but it means that the cot will last for several years before the baby outgrows it."

Our mum tester Corinne Hills said that standard cot bedding fit, then she found the mattress to be quite thin and had to pad it out with blankets. Mum tester Roz Walker described the mattress as okay for occasional use.

• Your baby will have plenty of space to stretch out and grow with this "full cot size" travel cot, measuring 60cm x 120cm
• You get great value for money as this cot is versatile and is also designed to be used as a play pen, to keeop little one contained at home or on your travels
• Feel reassured as this cot is sturdy and stable, making it safe and secure for your little one – definitely built to last!
• For your convenience this cot comes with its own lightweight folding mattress included for added comfort while baby sleeps
• We love travel cots that come with travel bags, and this one does, so it'll be easy for you to take it with you on the go or store it safely at home
• it may be a spacious travel cot, but it's also super compact when folded, so you won't have to worry about it fitting in your car boot or under the stairs at home, measuring only 20 x 21 x 77.5 cm
• Mesh sides are a must, allowing baby to see out and you to see in – plus allowing air to flow freely through for a good night's sleep
• The wheels make for easy transportation of the cot around your home, and the cot has sturdy brakes.
• With it being a large cot, it is also heavier than others
• The mattress is quite thin

12. Red Kite Black Sleep Tight Travel Cot

Best simple travel cot.

The Sleeptight Travel Cot is an award-winning sleep solution from Red Kite. Stored in a carry bag, the Sleeptight Travel Cot is lightweight and compact folding. It is the perfect choice for holidays, visiting friends and family or for your own home. Mum Kat is really impressed with it after using several times and says, "it's good quality and not too bulky when folded so fits easily into my small car boot along with all the other baby paraphernalia needed for a night away!"

It's really easy to put up and take down and Kat says "it was so helpful that the instructions are printed onto the underside of the mattress - what a great idea!" She points out that you must put it up/take it down in the right order or you will struggle to get it folded correctly. The mattress doesn't come with a waterproof sheet so Kat used her own with a cot sheet on top of the mattress. She says, "For the price paid, it's exceptionally good value. 10/10!"

• The cot has a central locking base for extra safety
• It's easy to fold and store in the storage bag
• The see-through mesh sides low airflow and let you see baby easily
• The instructions are printed on the underside of the mattress, so you won't lose them.
• Mattress is very thin
• No waterproof sheet included for the mattress

13. Kinderkraft Cot 4 in 1 SOFI

Best 4 in 1 travel cot.

Rrp: £ 139.99

A practical travel cot which also doubles as a playpen, cradle and everyday cot, the SOFI is a great purchase. It is suitable for babies and toddlers from birth to 15kg and it's lightweight and easy to fold. Plus, it includes a storage bag which makes it easy to carry when travelling. The SOFI has mesh sides to ensure you can see your little one and for good airflow. It also comes with a mattress and cover, and the frame can be used as a rocking frame too.

The cot is slightly narrower than some travel cots, but one reviewer says that this was exactly what they needed to fit it into their spare room for their new grandson when he stayed with them. They said that they love that it's on two levels too, so it's suitable for a newborn as well as a toddler, although they weren't sure their grandson will fit past the age of two years.

The fact that this cot is so easy to fold and comes in a cover, means it can be stored under another bed quite nicely. As this reviewer points out, while you use the top level, things can also be stored underneath. They say the only slight problem is the fitting of sheets, "It is fiddly", they say, "and you need to lift the mattress to be able to fit the sheet and tuck it in. But it is doable, so very happy with purchase."

• You get reallygood value for money with this 4-in-1 cot, with a normal cot, a travel cot, a playpen and cradle in one
• The cot can be used with or without the rocking function
• The mattress can be used at two different levels
• You don't need any tools to change between the functions and folding
• The cot will look stylish in your home
• Slightly narrower than standard travel cots
• Bit fiddly to fit the sheets

Travel cots – All you need to know:

Choosing the right travel cot for you and your child.

Think about where and when you'll use a travel cot. If you are throwing it in the car boot when you're going to Granny's, check how bulky it is when folded and make sure it fits along with your pushchair and still leaves enough room for your luggage. If you're buying for your holiday and you'll be travelling to your destination by plane, boat or other public transport, choose one that folds very compactly to make it easier to pack. Consider, too, where you'll keep it at home when it's not in use.

Unpacking your travel cot after a long journey with a tired baby can be stressful, so choose something quick and easy to set up. Some travel cots can be assembled and folded with one hand, which is a lifesaver if you're holding your baby.

Some travel cots are designed to double as playpens , creating somewhere safe for your baby to play when she's awake. This is useful when you're away from home, especially if you're staying somewhere that's less baby-friendly, without any baby-proofing products , than your normal environment. This type of travel cot has added value as you can get more use out of it than a standard travel cot but check the manufacturer's guidelines before you buy to ensure it's safe to use as a playpen.

Features to consider before purchasing a travel cot

Here are some travel cot features to look out for when deciding on which travel cot is best for you and your baby.

Travel cots come with a mattress supplied, but some are comfier than others. Check how thick it is and whether it provides enough support for a good night's sleep. If not, thicker travel cot mattresses can be purchased separately – but that's an extra expense and something else to pack!

Fold mechanism

As well as checking how simple it is to assemble the travel cot, make sure you can fold it away again easily. Could you do it in a hurry if you're dashing to the airport? If you have older children, make sure inquisitive little fingers can't access the mechanism for folding the travel cot when it's in use.

Most travel cots have mesh sides to encourage airflow and enable you to see your baby easily when they're sleeping. Check the quality of the fabric and how easy it is to wipe clean.

If you want to move the cot elsewhere in the house for daytime naps or playpen use, choose one with wheels for easy manoeuvrability.

Standard cot bedding may not fit your travel cot, so check what size bedding is required and factor in any extra expense. Make sure the bedding fits the mattress securely with no loose fabric.

Choose a travel cot with side panels that zip open and closed if you'd like to be able to reach your baby without bending low over the side of the cot. If it doubles as a playpen, a 'window' to crawl through can add to the fun.

If you plan to travel with your baby to a climate where mosquitoes might bother them, choose a travel cot with an insect net, and check it fits the travel cot securely.

What age are travel cots advised for?

Travel cots come in a variety of sizes and styles, and they all have different upper age and/or weight limits. Consider how old your child will be when using the travel cot, and choose one suitable for their age. Most of the travel cots in our list above can be used from birth until your baby weighs 15kg, which is approximately three years old. Keep in mind that once your baby makes the transition from sleeping in a cot to a bed, they'll probably prefer a bed to a travel cot when away from home overnight.

Can I travel on a plane with a travel cot?

Yes! Although all airlines will have their own rules on luggage allowances, but if you are flying with a baby then typically parents of infants are allowed to take at least two items - e.g. travel cot, buggy or car seat - at no extra cost.

If you're buying a travel cot to take on holiday and are travelling by plane, boat or train, choose one that folds as compactly as possible to make it easier to transport. If you're driving, make sure it fits in your car boot and still leaves enough room for the rest of your luggage.

Think about where you'll keep the travel cot when it's not in use, too. If space is not an issue, you could look into the larger options available.

All travel cots are designed to be light enough to carry, but some are heavier than others, and there's generally a pay-off between how light it is and how durable it is.

If you'll be carrying it a lot on your journey, such as through an airport, then weight may take priority, but if you've got a cruising toddler, and throwing the cot in a big boot is about the extent of your lugging it around, then a sturdier, perhaps heavier, cot would be better.

How to assemble a travel cot

Wrestling with an unwieldy travel cot and a tired baby after a long journey is stress you really don't need in your life, so choose one that doesn't require an engineering degree to set up. While how to put up a travel cot differs depending on the brand, some can be assembled and folded away within seconds, even with one hand – and that's a really helpful feature if you're going to be assembling it with your baby or other children in tow.

Where can I buy a travel cot?

Whether you need one pronto or want to spend your time researching the perfect travel cot, there are plenty of places where you can pick one. We'd recommend these trusted retailers that offer great products and plenty of reviews so you can make sure you're buying the right one for your little one:

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Supermarkets also hold baby events where you can often pick up travel cots and other accessories for a great price. These include:

Can I buy a travel cot second-hand?

If you're looking to buy a second-hand travel cot, there are a few things to check before you make your purchase:

• Check that it assembles and folds down correctly

• Make sure it's sturdy

• Make sure the seller provides you with the original instruction booklet

It's also worth purchasing a new mattress for the travel cot

How to clean your travel cot

If your travel cot has been tucked away in the loft for a few years and it smells a bit musty, or your child has turned it into a bit of a mess, a good tip for cleaning is to use warm soapy water and a sponge.

Make sure to leave it out in the fresh air and sunlight to dry.

Travel cot safety

There are a number of safety aspects to check on your travel cot for your peace of mind.

Stability: Be sure to use the mattress that comes with the cot, as changing it could affect the stability of the cot and could make it easier to tip.

Escaping: Swapping for a thicker mattress could give your tot more height and make it easier for them to escape.

Corners: Be wary of how smooth corners are - make sure there is no chance of your baby's clothes getting caught on them to avoid any chance of strangulation.

Flexible sides: Pop-up-style tents may be easy to erect and dismantle; however, the flexible sides mean that if you were to stumble onto the cot, there would be no ridged sides to stop your fall.

Zips: Make sure you check all zips are secure, as any loose zips that become unattached could potentially become choking hazards.

Wheels: The wheels must be able to securely lock into place or have two wheels and two legs for sturdiness.

Test it out: Make sure you try it out before you travel to check all of the above safety aspects.

Safe sleeping in a travel cot

The general consensus is that you need to be following the same sleeping guidance for your baby in a travel cot as you would at home.

Here's what The Lullaby Trust have to say:

"The same 'safer sleep' rules apply to a travel cot, which should have a rigid frame and base, and a firm, flat mattress, covered in a waterproof material. Travel cot mattresses are often thinner and feel harder than those in a permanent cot, but don't be tempted to place folded blankets or a quilt under the baby to make them 'more comfortable'. If you are very tight for space, you may have to consider re-arranging the furniture in the room to ensure that the travel cot isn't against a radiator, in direct sunlight, and is out of reach of blind cords and hazards."

How we tested and chose these travel cots

Every year, our panel of real mums tests and reviews parenting products such as travel cots for the annual Mother&Baby Awards.

Our list of the best car seats for travel cots comes recommended by like-minded parents – who have experienced these car seats personally.

The Mother&Baby Awards parent testers are provided with some guidelines while testing, so that they take into consideration four key areas: usability, design, quality and value for money. We ask them to score each of these out of 10, as well as give their overall impression of the product.

Find out more about how we test and what considerations we take into account in our testing process.

A number of the travel cots in our list are also previous  Mother&Baby Awards  shortlisters and winners.

E mily Gilbert is the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby and has written for the website and previously the magazine for six years. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.

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The Cost of Travel in Mauritius: My Detailed Budget Breakdown

Sometimes I travel to a new country and spend the entire time thinking about the articles I’m going to write.

In Mauritius, it was all about the budget breakdown.

Writing about trip expenses is kind of my thing . I love breaking down the stereotypes that people hold about travel (that it’s only for the wealthy) and proving it’s more accessible than you think. So when I was driving across Mauritius — a country that’s typically believed to be a luxury honeymoon destination — and averaging $50 (€46/£39) a day, I was brimming with excitement.

I couldn’t wait to share that somewhere this beautiful could be this affordable.

Clean and comfortable accommodation can be found for $30 a night, cars can be hired at $23 a day, and food is as little as $1 a meal. Throw in plenty of free activities (all the beaches!) and you’ve got yourself a seriously high-value destination.

You’ve probably noticed that prices have been skyrocketing post-pandemic.

The cost of travel, in particular, has drastically increased over the past year.

Well, not in Mauritius. This country has managed to remain relatively insulated from the price increases that have spread across the globe, making it a compelling option for a budget getaway in 2024.

Live in Europe? Consider Mauritius instead of Southeast Asia. The distances and cost of flights are similar (I paid $600 for a direct flight from London) and prices on the ground are only a little higher. I’ve got an in-depth seven-day itinerary for Mauritius on the site, too, so do take a look at that if you’re looking for inspiration.

Today, though, I’m thrilled to be finally be sharing all the juicy details about how much it costs to travel to Mauritius. Let’s start with accommodation.

The Cost of Accommodation in Mauritius

People tend to lump popular honeymoon destinations in with each other: The Maldives , Bora Bora , the Seychelles, Mauritius… aren’t they all eye-wateringly expensive?

While you can splurge on some truly incredible luxury resorts in Mauritius, there’s also tons of budget options — as you can see above, I managed to score accommodation within the country for as little as $30 a night !

We’ll start with the budget options.

For all my backpackers out there who are excited by the prospect of dorm room living, you’re going to be disappointed in Mauritius. Hostels really aren’t a thing here, so you’re not going to find yourself packed into a room with seven other strangers while you’re on this island.

No, the cheapest options available are small guesthouses, usually with three to five rooms available, where you’ll stay in a clean, but basic bedroom with an en-suite. Sometimes the owners live on-site with you; sometimes they don’t. Most rooms have a balcony, are centrally-located, and have a small fridge and desk. One of the rooms we stayed in gave us access to a swimming pool, while another was a full-blown apartment with a living/dining room and kitchen available to use. They all felt like great value for money.

Prices for this level of accommodation come to between $25 and $50 a night (€23-€46 or £20-£40).

I always like to share where I personally stayed in a country to give you an idea of prices and quality of accommodation. Plus, I love to give recommendations, as I spend days researching the best properties to book! In Mauritius, I stopped in La Gaulette in the southwest, Flic-en-Flac on the west coast, and Mont Choisy in the north, and booked the following properties:

La Gaulette:  We stayed in  Mountain View and couldn’t believe how large the apartment was. As you can see from my photo above: it was more than a little spacious, with a well-equipped kitchen and gigantic balcony. We paid  $46 (€42/£36) per night  to stay here and thought the place was great. Friendly staff, excellent location within walking distance of dozens of restaurants and the supermarket, and it was clean and quiet. The Wi-Fi was speedy, too, which is always a bonus.

Flic-en-Flac:  We stayed in  Aux Plaisirs de la Viex  at a price of  $47.50 (€44/£37) a night . This was the most expensive place we stayed at in Mauritius but it did have a swimming pool! Like I’ve said and will keep saying: Mauritius offers so much value for money! This was a lovely guesthouse with welcoming, friendly owners. The rooms were clean and modern, and there was a large balcony for beers at sunset. It was less than a 10 minute walk from the beach and surrounded by lots of great restaurants.

Mont Choisy:  We stayed in  Residence Le Point Choisy  in Mont Choisy at a price of $30 (€28/€24) a night. So inexpensive! Our room was spotless; compact, with a small balcony and decent bathroom. This was the largest guesthouse we stayed in, with several dozen rooms on-site, but it was still very quiet. We appreciated the free beach toys, towels, and umbrellas for guests to borrow and it was in a central location, within walking distance to the beach and several excellent restaurants.

What about the mid-range and luxury options?

Mauritius is a bit strange here. You’ve got dozens upon dozens of excellent budget guesthouses and you have heaps of high-end luxury resorts. Both offer great value for money and are generally reviewed very highly.

The mid-range accommodation, though? It kind of doesn’t… really… exist?

I mean, you can definitely find properties for $100-150 per night ( €90-€140 / £80-£120 ). It’s just that when you take a closer look at them, they’re all of a similar quality to the budget guesthouses I linked out to earlier. I don’t know why you would choose to pay twice the price to stay in one of them.

There’s a couple of exceptions. Résidence au bout du Morne ( $92 a night , or €85/£72 ) in Le Morne and Le Mandala Moris ( $119 a night , or €110/£94 ) in the north of the island offer noticeable steps up in quality, but I really couldn’t find much else.

When it comes to five-star luxury resorts in Mauritius, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the prices. Yes, they’re expensive in comparison to the budget guesthouses that I recommended, but the costs are still far lower than you’d expect to spend in other popular honeymoon destinations.

For example, the cheapest five-star hotel in the country is the Salt of Palmar , on the east coast, which is priced at just $111 a night ! Yep, that’s a five-star hotel — and a well-reviewed five-star hotel at that — for just over $100 a night.

Down in Le Morne, you’ve got the LUX* Le Morne at a price of $267 a night , while in the north, there’s Seapoint Boutique Hotel for $336 a night . On the west coast, La Pirogue Mauritius comes in at $379 a night . These are some of the best hotels in the entire country, so you’re really getting a lot for your money.

The Cost of Transportation in Mauritius

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Mauritius is a country that was made for road tripping.

Driving our little rental car around the circumference of the island was a true travel joy and one that I can highly recommend. We booked through Discover Cars and paid $160 for a Hyundai i10 for seven days; working out at a cost of $23 (€21/£18) per day . A week’s worth of petrol, driving the entire coastline (roughly 250 km, or 155 miles), came to $41 (€38/£32) .

The roads were well-maintained and relatively quiet outside of the main population centres, so driving wasn’t difficult and I felt safe at all times. The local drivers can be a little aggressive, but it was nothing we couldn’t handle. As you can see from my photo above, they do drive on the left in Mauritius, so that’s something to keep in mind if you’re not typically used to that. Automatic transmission is more common (and cheaper) than manual cars in Mauritius.

We rarely paid for parking on our road trip, either. All of the beaches have free parking beside the sand, along with the supermarkets and tourist attractions. The main tourist enclaves in the southwest, west coast, and the north all have free street parking.

The only locations where you might have to pay for parking are within main cities, like Port Louis, Quatre Bornes, or Curepipe. It’s never too expensive, though; we paid $0.50 to park our car for one hour in the capital of Port Louis.

Below are the average prices you can expect to spend on a range of rental car sizes in Mauritius. The cost doesn’t change throughout the year, so is accurate for 2024, whether you’re visiting in low or high season:

• Automatic economy car: $23 per day
• Automatic compact car: $25 per day
• Automatic intermediate car: $33 per day
• Automatic standard car: $40 per day
• Automatic full-size car: $53 per day
• Manual economy car: $30 per day
• Manual compact car: $33 per day
• Manual intermediate car: $53 per day
• Manual full-size car: $63 per day

But what if you don’t want to drive?

I’m arranging my face into a grimace in response.

There is an extensive bus network in Mauritius, but it can be quite complicated to operate as a tourist. There isn’t an official timetable, Google/Apple Maps has no public transportation information, and the buses are slow and old — without air conditioning — so it doesn’t make for the most comfortable of journeys.

Let’s just say, you could find yourself waiting by the side of the road for an hour in the heat, not knowing when your bus will eventually arrive. And when it does arrive, you could then be looking at three hours inside, plus multiple changes, for a journey that would have taken less than an hour by car.

The website Mauritius Buses publishes an inaccurate timetable (and the website is broken more times than it is functional), but is still the best resource for figuring out which number bus to take and the routes that are possible.

Inside the buses, there isn’t a section for luggage, and no overhead luggage racks, so if you’re travelling across the country in this way, you’ll want to be doing so without much stuff. You’ll need to keep your suitcases and backpacks at your feet; there isn’t a lot of room.

It is, however, extremely cheap. Think: $1 to travel for an hour across the island. Once you get on board, you take a seat inside and a conductor will come to you to collect your money. Try to keep coins for this situation.

The buses aren’t all bad, however. If you’re planning on basing yourself in just one location for the duration of your stay — so didn’t want to hire a car — I’d consider using the buses to beach-hop along the coast. As an example, a bus that we took from Mont Choisy to Grand Baie (a 10-minute journey) cost just $0.15 !

And so, if you have an abundance of time and patience, along with a determination to save money and a love of adventure, Mauritius by bus may be the right option for you.

What are the other options?

There are car transfers available to book online and in person. The cheapest that’s available online is operated by Holidays R Us ; they charge just $43 for a transfer to anywhere on the island, so are a good option for getting from the airport to your accommodation.

This is a pretty decent price for Mauritius and only a little higher than what locals pay to travel a similar distance; it’s probably more affordable than what your accommodation would charge, too. I’d consider utilising this service if you were going to spend your vacation in one spot (especially if you’ll be staying in Le Morne, Grand Baie, or Flic-en-Flac) and won’t need access to a car while you’re there.

Taxis do exist in Mauritius and you can even hire drivers to take you on a full-day tour of the island. You can expect to pay between $65 and $85 for eight hours in a car with a driver, following an itinerary of your choice. This probably gives you some idea why I recommend renting your own vehicle — $85 is the equivalent of three days of car hire, making it much better value for money.

Hailing a taxi on the street for shorter journeys can work out to be expensive if you stand out as a foreigner; I heard stories of people being quoted $30 for a 10-mile taxi ride!

There aren’t meters in the taxis in Mauritius, so the price will be spontaneously set by the driver based on what they suspect you can afford. It’s a good idea, then, to ask a local before calling a taxi to get an idea of what you should be paying for the ride — this could be your accommodation owner, staff in a restaurant, or even somebody in the street: Mauritians are so friendly that I’d be surprised if they weren’t happy to help.

In terms of ride sharing apps, the best one to use in Mauritius is called Yugo, and it’s the one with a blue and orange logo in the app store.

There are two others called Ala-Lila Taxi and MoTaxi Mauritius, but there aren’t as many drivers using those, so I wouldn’t bother downloading them. All three of the apps are kind of janky, so don’t expect a slick interface like you’d get with Uber, and don’t be surprised if MoTaxi doesn’t work at all.

It’s also more expensive than you’d pay as a local, but cheaper than grabbing a taxi on the street. We paid $10 for a 5 mile, 12 minute journey with Yugo from Grand Baie to Trou-aux-Biches.

If you’re competent on two wheels and keen to rent a scooter while you’re in Mauritius, that’s totally possible. (You’ll need a motorbike license, though.)

You’ll be looking at paying $13 per day to hire a 125cc scooter. While the roads are well paved, the local drivers are aggressive, roads are narrow, and scooters are rare on the roads (so drivers won’t be looking out for you). It can therefore be a bit dangerous to scooter the entire island, so I’d limit your explorations to the area you’re staying in.

For the sake of completionism, I’ll mention briefly that there is a train in Mauritius, which runs between Port Louis and Curepipe. The vast majority of travellers won’t have a need to make this journey, but if you happen to be one of the few, allow me to introduce you to the brand new Metro Express.

This light rail system launched in 2022 and has been steadily increasing the number of destinations it reaches every year since. As of 2024, you can use it to travel between the capital and Curepipe at a cost of $1 . As mentioned, most travellers won’t spend much time in either destination, but if you will, it won’t be expensive to get between the two.

And so, to summarise this section: Mauritius is difficult to navigate without a car, but if you’re willing to put in a little effort, it can still be done. It’ll be cheap, but it won’t be easy.

The Cost of Food in Mauritius

I didn’t know what to expect from the food in Mauritius, so I was pleasantly surprised to encounter such a diverse and interesting cuisine.

Being an African country, you obviously have influences from the continent shining through in the spices that are used in food. But not only that, you also have a population that’s 75% Indian, giving you access to rich curries and flaky rotis. You’ve got the French colonial impact that left behind amazing bread and pastries and being an island, you’ve got tons of delicious, fresh seafood. There’s even a Chinese influence that’s resulted in a plethora of noodles being utilised in the locals’ cooking.

In other words, this is a truly unique cuisine and I had so much fun trying all of the new-to-me options.

Happily, Mauritius is big on street food, so if you’re going to be travelling on a tight budget, you’ll find it so easy to get by on as little as $5 a day . My favourite street food snack was the rotis from Farata AKA Vinoda in Flic-en-Flac. Comprising a rolled up roti bread with a curry filling in the middle, it was flavourful and inexpensive. Two were enough to keep me full for lunch and were priced at $0.60 each .

Other street food classics in Mauritius include gateau piment (fried split pea fritters with lots of chilli) at a price of $0.09 each . Crispy, fried samosas can also be found across the island with various fillings for a similar price; around $0.10 each.

Napolitaine biscuits are extremely well-known in Mauritius: a snack made up of two buttery biscuits sandwiched around some strawberry jam, then coated in Barbie-pink-coloured icing. You can buy them for $0.80 each and they’re surprisingly filling.

You can grab bags of pickled pineapple and mango with a dusting of chilli powder for $0.20 ; a great option for filling up your tangy-sweet-and-spicy quota for the day.

One of my favourite aspects of Mauritian beaches is the number of street food trucks that line them. On almost all of beaches I visited, there were several dozen food trucks beside the sand, offering anything from French fries ( $2 ) to cheeseburgers ( $1.30 ) to shrimp fried rice ( $2.70 ) to samosas ( $0.10 ) to curries ( $1.60 ) to steamed chicken noodles ( $2.20 ).

It was so convenient and meant that we didn’t have to break up our beach-lounging sessions by heading to a restaurant for lunch. Not to mention, the food was actually really high quality so amazing value for money!

And no, we didn’t get sick by eating the street food; food hygiene standards felt high here.

One of my food highlights from Mauritius was the breakfasts, and specifically: the breakfast pastries.

I started every single morning with a croissant, a pain au chocolat, and a pain au raisin (yes, really). All three had been freshly baked within the hour and I’d get them in a brown paper bag and walk down to the beach to eat them. At a price of $0.60 each , I was so impressed with the quality, as they were as buttery and flaky as the ones I’ve eaten in Paris.

There’s plenty of sit-down restaurants across the island, serving up all of the Mauritian classics. Here are some of my favourite dishes from the island, as well as what I paid for them:

• Rougaille (a rich, thick tomato-based stew that’s Creole in origin and is cooked with sausages or seafood): $9
• Fish Vindaye (a spicy, tangy fish-filled pickle, where the fish is first fried then pickled with mustard seeds): $11
• Magic Bowl (steamed rice, topped with a stir-fried vegetables and meat and a fried egg): $6
• Chicken biryani: $4
• Mine Bouille (Mauritian ramen! Boiled egg noodles in a rich fish/soy sauce and topped with chicken, egg, dumplings, and more: $3

The variation in the prices I paid is more based around the fanciness of the restaurant rather than the cost of the dish. Somewhere cheap and cheerful? You’ll be looking at $5 for dinner. Somewhere higher end? Budget for $10 a meal.

International food is readily available in Mauritius, but is likely to be of a lower quality than you’re used to (and more expensive than the local dishes). But hey, not everybody wants to eat curries for every meal!

If you’re going to be spending time in Grand Baie (the most popular town for tourists on the island), you’ll find the widest variety of cuisines there.

Dave and I opted for lunch from Greek restaurant the Trojan Horse while we were there and it was easily our most expensive meal on the island. The chicken souvlaki that’s pictured above came in at $15 ! Obviously that’s roughly what you’d pay in a Western city, but by Mauritian standards, it was expensive.

Yes, in Grand Baie, you’ll find Italian restaurants, Mexican places, South African eateries, seafood shacks, burger bars, BBQ joints, and more. There’s even a Nando’s! Expect to pay around $12-20 per meal for anything international.

Overall, I averaged the following food costs in Mauritius:

• Breakfast: $1.80 per day
• Lunch: $3 per day
• Dinner: $8 per day
• Drinks: $2 per day

And speaking of drinks…

If you always enjoy check out the local beer when you travel, you’ll have to give Phoenix a try. We averaged $1.75 for a bottle of it with our meals. Soft drinks? We averaged $1.10 for a Coke with a meal at dinner.

The Cost of Activities in Mauritius

The good news about travel in Mauritius is that many of the country’s activities are completely free .

That’s one of the benefits of visiting a beautiful island that’s home to numerous white-sand beaches: if you’re here to spend your time on the sand, you won’t have to spend a penny to do so. Road tripping around the island will bring you to viewpoints aplenty; all free, of course. And walking through the food markets in the major cities provides a fascinating insight into local life while not costing anything to peruse.

And you can’t forget the hiking! Mauritius is a mountainous island, thanks to its volcanic past, and you can summit many of its peaks for free. Hiking Le Morne Brabant is the only hike that’s considered risky and so you’re recommended to tackle it with a guide , which costs $53 . Aside from that, you’re free to hike and climb all over the island. We loved our hike to Black River Peak, which marks the highest point in Mauritius. Le Pouce was an easier climb, just outside of Port Louis, and famous for having been summited by Charles Darwin in 1836.

There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mauritius and they’re both free to access. Le Morne is a picturesque mountain in the southwest and Aapravasi Ghat details the history of immigration in Mauritius, from slavery to indentured labour to today’s blend of cultures.

But what about the paid activities?

Seven Coloured Earths has an entrance fee of $5 , which is definitely worth paying. Not only will you get to see the famous seven-coloured hills (they get their colours from the mineral content in the ground), but you’ll also get to hang out with a dozen giant tortoises and look out over Chamarel Waterfall, which is one of the tallest on the island.

Even if you don’t spend a night in Port Louis, it’s still worth swinging through for a couple of hours to see the country’s capital city. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens cost $6.50 to enter and we spent two hours there in total. The Giant Lily Pads (in my photo above) are one of the main draws, but I was most excited to see the talipot palms. These rare palm trees grow for 75 years before they flower and fruit. However, the energy that it takes to flower is so vast that the tree immediately dies.

Port Louis Central Market is a lively spot and a good place for trying all of those local street food snacks. A street food walking tour comes in at $50 for three hours, but you could easily devise your own itinerary, pointing at anything that looks interesting and paying $1-2 to try it.

My Travel Expenses in Mauritius

It’s time to tally up my expenses and see how much I spent during a week in Mauritius! (Note that I was travelling with Dave, so the accommodation and transportation costs have been halved to indicate my share of the expense)

Accommodation: $19.79 per day Transportation: $15.19 per day Food: $14.80 per day Activities: $1.64 per day

Total amount spent in Mauritius: $51.42 per day!

When you consider that this was one of the best trips I’ve taken in the past few years, you can see why I’ve been singing Mauritius’ praises ever since!

This is a wonderful country that’s well-worth visiting. Delicious food, friendly people, beautiful beaches, and affordable prices: what more could you ask for?

Lauren Juliff

Lauren Juliff is a published author and travel expert who founded Never Ending Footsteps in 2011. She has spent over 12 years travelling the world, sharing in-depth advice from more than 100 countries across six continents. Lauren's travel advice has been featured in publications like the BBC, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Cosmopolitan, and her work is read by 200,000 readers each month. Her travel memoir can be found in bookstores across the planet.

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