Settle into your hotel in Grand Baie; choose a ground-floor room or a room with a cot option to make baby care easier. Most hotels allow early check-in on request—confirm on arrival.
Have a relaxed vegetarian breakfast at the hotel buffet — expect fresh tropical fruit, toast, porridge, idli/dosa or chapati and vegetable curries; ask staff for baby-friendly soft foods. Hotel breakfast buffets usually run 7:00AM–10:30AM but check your hotel’s timing.
Gentle sand and shallow water ideal for a 1-year-old to paddle under shade; beaches are open all day but use shade between 11:00AM–3:00PM to avoid peak sun. Bring sunhat, umbrella and plenty of fluids.
Enjoy a calm vegetarian dinner at the hotel’s restaurant or a nearby vegetarian-friendly spot; try paneer curry, vegetable biryani, dal, and steamed vegetables — most restaurants serve dinner from 6:30PM–10:00PM, confirm timings locally.
Start with a hotel vegetarian breakfast (fresh fruit, local breads, pancakes, simple vegetable curries) and pack sun-protection and baby snacks; breakfasts generally start from 7:00AM.
Short drive to the famous red-roofed Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice church for scenic photos and calm coastal views; the church and surrounding viewpoint are open during daytime (approx. 8:00AM–5:00PM).
Choose a light vegetarian lunch: a thali or vegetable curry with rice, dholl puri (request plain, vegetarian fillings) and lentil-based dishes. Many beach cafés serve lunch 11:00AM–3:00PM; call ahead to confirm vegetarian options.
Visit a small local market/shops near Cap Malheureux for souvenirs and snacks — shops typically open 9:00AM–6:00PM; keep visits brief to suit the baby’s routine.
Dine at a family-friendly restaurant offering vegetarian mains like vegetable rogan josh, coconut curry and grilled vegetables; evening service usually begins around 6:30PM.
Early vegetarian breakfast at your hotel — include porridge, fruits and soft idli/dosa for baby-friendly textures. Buffet hours commonly start at 7:00AM but check your hotel.
Short cultural stop to view the Aapravasi Ghat complex and learn about indenture history; open typically 9:00AM–4:30PM — keep the visit to about an hour to suit the baby’s schedule.
Easy walk at Caudan Waterfront — shops and promenades are stroller-friendly and usually open from 10:00AM; good spot for a coffee and cooling down by the marina.
Try vegetarian street options at the Central Market like dholl puri (plain/veg), dhal bhat, or a veggie wrap; market stalls usually operate from morning to mid-afternoon — confirm stall opening times locally.
A light, stroller-friendly walk around the museum area and waterfront — if you wish to enter Blue Penny Museum, note special opening hours and book ahead; otherwise enjoy the outdoor space.
Dinner at a waterfront restaurant with vegetarian mains (grilled vegetables, vegetarian pasta, paneer starters); many restaurants serve until 10:00PM — check specific closing times.
Enjoy a relaxed vegetarian breakfast — tropical fruit, live-made dosa/crepe stations if available, steamed vegetables and porridge; confirm breakfast hours with your hotel (usually 7:00AM–10:30AM).
Spend a calm morning at the shallow, sheltered beach — ideal for babies to paddle; public beaches are open all day but shade is recommended between 11:00AM–3:00PM.
Have dinner at a restaurant with a vegetarian menu (try coconut vegetable curry, roasted root vegetables and lentil soup); many places operate till 9:30–10:00PM, verify closing time.
A slow vegetarian breakfast at the hotel with options such as fruit salads, wholegrain toast, vegetable omelette or tofu scramble; breakfast hours typically start at 7:00AM — request baby portions if needed.
Visit the base viewpoint for photos of the Le Morne massif — mountaintop hikes are not suitable with a 1-year-old, but the lower viewpoints are stroller-friendly and open during daylight hours (approx. 7:00AM–6:00PM).
Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at your resort or a nearby restaurant: try grilled vegetable platters, coconut-lentil curry and cassava rosti. Resort restaurants generally serve lunch 12:00PM–3:00PM.
Savour a vegetarian dinner like vegetable curry, paneer tikka and rice pudding for dessert; confirm kitchen closing times (many close between 9:30PM–10:30PM).
Have breakfast at the hotel with soft vegetarian options suitable for a baby — porridge, banana mash, steamed vegetables and toast are good choices. Confirm breakfast start times (usually 7:00AM).
A brief, stroller-friendly museum visit to learn about maritime history — check museum opening hours (typically 9:00AM–4:30PM) and limit visit to 1–1.5 hours for the baby’s comfort.
Enjoy local vegetarian snacks such as dholl puri (vegetarian), vegetable samosas and fruit juices from a local snack café; stalls are typically open through lunchtime but hours can vary.
Short visit to a calm beach area for some fresh air and light play — ideal late afternoon when temperatures cool; beaches open all day but amenities vary by location.
Dinner featuring local vegetarian dishes and continental veg options — try coconut vegetable stew, grilled aubergine and fresh salad; confirm dinner service hours with the venue (usually 6:30PM–9:30PM).
A final leisurely vegetarian breakfast — include porridge, mashed fruit for the baby, and savory vegetable options. Verify hotel breakfast cut-off time (commonly 9:30–10:30AM).
Short glass-bottom boat trip or snorkel cruise to view coral and fish; boats usually operate from ~9:00AM–3:00PM — choose the shorter glass-bottom option for a baby-friendly experience and confirm boat operator child policy in advance.
Enjoy a final vegetarian lunch: banana blossom curry, vegetable biryani or coconut lentils with roti. Beach restaurants commonly serve lunch 12:00PM–3:00PM; confirm availability of highchairs.
If time allows, have a light vegetarian meal (soup, salad, vegetable sandwiches) before heading to the airport; confirm restaurant closing times and airport transfer schedule.