Most people who come for holidays in Mauritius tend to limit themselves to the beaches. However, Mauritius is a beautiful place with a rich culture and history which should ideally be explored. The Sofitel Imperial Hotel, which is at a close proximity to the city center of Port Louis, has easy access to many of the local wonders. Some of the places that are worth seeing around Sofitel Imperial Hotel are:
•    The ancient fort and citadel of Port Louis.
•    Mahe de Labourdonnais – a monument dedicated to the naval officer or the same name, in Port Louis.
•    Postal Museum at the Post Office in Port Louis, also known as Musee de la Poste. This museum has some of the rarest stamps from all over the world.
•    Naval Museum of Mahebourg
Some of the tourist destinations, which are at a larger distance from the Sofitel Imperial Hotel are:
•    Chamarel Terres De Couleurs – the ground which changes colours several times a day
•    Grand Baie – the picturesque port village, which is also a local sailing port.
•    Gorges de la Riviere Noire – the beautiful gorges and the falls of the River Noire
•    The port of Mahebourg
•    Marais Salants de Tamarin – the natural salt mines of Mauritius