Sophie Luminara
@sophieluminara
English expat in Mauritius
About me
English
Lives in Flic en Flac, Black River, Mau
Speaks English and French
Registration: 09 June 2026
About
Hi, I'm Sophie Luminara and I moved to Mauritius from London in 2015. I left the island "for good" at the end of 2024, moving back to Liverpool in England, but less than 7 months later I was back! I'd missed Mauritius far too much and this magical place is definitely the love of my life!
I am an online life and work coach, content creator and writer.
I offer 1-2-1 coaching in English and in French. I created and I run the online programme and community Life Reboot Camp and I am Sophie of Mauritius is Paradise on TikTok ;-)
I am happily divorced and solo mum of two older kids.
I LOVE walking in Black River gorges or along the beach at sunrise. At the end of the day I love to catch sunset on the beach with friends or by myself.
I'm a big fan of the live music scene in Mauritius, especially the local bands and I love to go out dancing with friends too.
Occupation
I am Self-employed. I am Life and work coach (online) for Self
Education
Liverpool John Moores University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Modern Languages (French & Spanish)
1998
My expat journey
Flic en Flac, Black River, Mauritius
Liverpool, England, England
Flic en Flac, Black River, Mauritius
Grand Baie, Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius
Calodyne, Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius
Black River, Mauritius
Tamarin, Black River, Mauritius
Bracknell, England, England
London, England, England
Bracknell, England, England
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Mougins, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Cagnes-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Liverpool, England, England
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Murcia, Murcia, Spain
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Liverpool, England, England
Bracknell, England, England
Articles written or translated by Sophie Luminara
What can you expect when you move to Mauritius when it comes to the school holidays? This will vary depending on whether you opt for an international school or a local government school; if you choose an international school, it varies again based on whether it is a French-speaking school or an English-speaking school. Before we even look at what expats do during their school holidays you need to understand how schooling works in Mauritius.
17 July 2026