The Island of Mauritius

 

Something for Everyone

Mauritius really does have something for everyone. This spectacular island of white sandy beaches, sugar cane fields and lush mountains rises up from the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean.

Mauritius offers some of the best hotels in the world, with excellent service and facilities in a stunning tropical setting.

A wonderful place to get married or spend a dream honeymoon, a great variety of accommodation and great weather ensures a great beach holiday for everyone on this beautiful lush island.

Hotel Choices

There are plenty of hotels to choose form both around the Island. From the 3* Silver Beach hotel on the east coast, to the all inclusive 5* Beau Rivage at Belle Mare, also on the east coast, there is something for everyone’s budget. If you fancy some pampered luxury, the Hilton Mauritius is situated on the beautiful west coast at Flic en Flac.

Activities

There are many things to do once you’ve arrived in Mauritius. There are the glorious white sandy beaches to explore, but if you can tear yourself away from them, there are many other attractions around the island. There are plenty of water sports to take advantage of.

You can view the beautiful reefs in a semi submersible boat at Grande Baie Reef, or you may simply want to simply sample the idyllic golf courses, with spectacular views out to sea. Children will love La Vanille Crocodile Park and the Waterpark Leisure Village. There are many day trips that you can take advantage of, or simply hire a car and explore Mauritius for yourself!

The Best Time to Go

March through to December is considered to be the high season, when temperatures are high but rainfall is considerably lower than in January or February.

A twelve hour flight from the UK, the main language spoken is English, but you will also hear Creole, French, Hindi and Urdu. The currency is the Mauritian Rupee.

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