Language: English    |    Currency: Mauritian rupee (₨)    |    Local time: UTC   |    Avg. Flight time: 15 hrs

Rest and relax

The north side of the island offers an idyllic respite, with palm trees and gentle waves at beaches like Mont Choisy and Trou-Aux-Biches, where you can relax in the shallows of the stunning, crystal clear sea.

On an all-inclusive holiday package to Mauritius’s west coast, you can explore the bustling capital, Port Louis, when you need a break from the swinging in your hammock at the beach. The lively central market and the Le Caudan Waterfront complex are superb places to shop for souvenirs and gifts.

Luxurious and glamorous hotels line the east coast. Spacious and glamorous, they appeal to travellers looking for the ultimate in relaxation.  

Get active 

Beyond lazing around on the beach and sandy barefoot walks, Mauritius offers a multitude of water-based activities to spice up your trip. Diving, kayaking, parasailing, snorkelling, stand-up paddling, underwater sea walking… the list goes on. Head to Grand Baie on the north side, the centre of the island’s water sports industry, for all the action and to book lessons.

The Black River Gorges National Park on the south side of the island is a vast stretch of pristine tropical rainforest. Trek through the park to Plaine Champagne for a panoramic view of dramatic cliffs and stunning gorges and, if you’re lucky, you may also see some rare native birds.

Food & drink

With an all-inclusive holiday deal in Mauritius, you can sample a full range of exotic dishes including Indian, African, European and Chinese cuisine. Must-try dishes include fish vindaye (curried fish with saffron, mustard and garlic), rougaille (tomato-based stew with meat or fish), and alouda (almond-flavoured milk drink).

Mauritius is also famous for its rum, so if you’re interested, why not visit a distillery?

When to go

Mauritius has only two seasons: summer is from November to April, while winter is from May to October. The summer is hot, humid and rainy, and cyclones may occur between January and March and therefore cheaper holiday deals during this period. Winter is dry, with temperatures averaging 22C making it a good time to visit. Air fares are more expensive from June to August, so opt for October and November if possible – these are the shoulder months when the weather is glorious but it’s still cheap to travel. 

Events for your diary

As a multi-cultural country, Mauritius offers up a wide range of ethnic festivities. Expect firecrackers ushering in the Chinese New Year in January or February, prayers and feasts on Eid-ul-Fitr, as well as Holi, a Hindu festival of fire and colour, where people celebrate by singing, dancing, and splashing coloured water and powder on one another.

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