Named after an Iranian goddess, Anahita Golf and Spa Resort is an exquisite 526 acre lifestyle resort set on Mauritius' eastern coastline. Anahita Golf and Spa Resort features two ...
Constance Le Prince Maurice is an exceptional beach resort situated on the serene east coast of Mauritius. Experience true island bliss in one of 89 romantic villas and stilted sui...
Ranked amongst the best resorts in Mauritius, Dinarobin Hotel Golf and Spa is a five-star luxury spa resort set on the island's Le Morne peninsula. With mountains as a backdrop and...
With four swimming pools, a complimentary 18-hole golf course and one of the best locations on the island, Four Seasons Mauritius at Anahita is a serious contender for Mauritius' f...
Heritage The Villas is located on the Domaine de Bel Ombre in the unspoilt South of Mauritius and offers guests the privacy and seclusion of a villa holiday but still access to fi...
LUX* Belle Mare is a renowned luxury resort in Mauritius, offering a wide range of family-friendly amenities and comforts in a prime location on the island's eastern coast. From a ...
Maradiva Villas Resort is a sumptuous five-star resort set within the renowned seaside village of Flic en Flac in Mauritius. This family-owned hotel is nestled amidst 27 acres of l...
Marguery Villas Resort is located at the heart of Fisherman's Village of Black River and offers a collection of one - four bedroom pool villas. Three Bedroom Superior Vi...
Oasis Grand Baie Villas are the epitome of luxury and the perfect place for a romantic getaway. Oasis Villas are designed and furnished in cool contemporary interpretations of Maur...
One&Only Le Saint Géran is situated on its very own private peninsula located on Mauritius' eastern shoreline. Manicured gardens, crystalline pools and white sand beaches set ...
Named after an Iranian goddess, Anahita Golf and Spa Resort is an exquisite 526 acre lifestyle resort set on Mauritius' eastern coastline. Anahita Golf and Spa Resort features two ...
Constance Le Prince Maurice is an exceptional beach resort situated on the serene east coast of Mauritius. Experience true island bliss in one of 89 romantic villas and stilted sui...
Ranked amongst the best resorts in Mauritius, Dinarobin Hotel Golf and Spa is a five-star luxury spa resort set on the island's Le Morne peninsula. With mountains as a backdrop and...
With four swimming pools, a complimentary 18-hole golf course and one of the best locations on the island, Four Seasons Mauritius at Anahita is a serious contender for Mauritius' f...
Heritage The Villas is located on the Domaine de Bel Ombre in the unspoilt South of Mauritius and offers guests the privacy and seclusion of a villa holiday but still access to fi...
LUX* Belle Mare is a renowned luxury resort in Mauritius, offering a wide range of family-friendly amenities and comforts in a prime location on the island's eastern coast. From a ...
Maradiva Villas Resort is a sumptuous five-star resort set within the renowned seaside village of Flic en Flac in Mauritius. This family-owned hotel is nestled amidst 27 acres of l...
Marguery Villas Resort is located at the heart of Fisherman's Village of Black River and offers a collection of one - four bedroom pool villas. Three Bedroom Superior Vi...
Oasis Grand Baie Villas are the epitome of luxury and the perfect place for a romantic getaway. Oasis Villas are designed and furnished in cool contemporary interpretations of Maur...
One&Only Le Saint Géran is situated on its very own private peninsula located on Mauritius' eastern shoreline. Manicured gardens, crystalline pools and white sand beaches set ...
British Airways fly directly to Mauritius or alternatively there is a number of airlines that fly from the UK via destination hubs.
Capital: | Port Louis |
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Flying time: | 12-14 hours |
Language: | English, French, Mauritian Creole |
Country Size: | The island of Mauritius is 65 km long and 45 km wide, covering an area of 2,040 km2 (787 square miles) |
Time Difference from UK: | + 4 hours winter / + 3 hours summer |
Currency: | Mauritian rupee (MUR) |
Voltage: | 240 volts |
Driving: | Left hand side of the road |
Airport: | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
Entry Requirements: | British citizens do not require a visa |
Drink the Water: | Bottled water is advised |
Beaches: | Mauritius’ beaches are one of its most attractive features – whether you plan on relaxing or being more active with watersports |
Health and Safety: | No inoculations are needed to travel to Mauritius. It is advised to pack your mosquito repellant. |
Mauritius has a tropical climate, with relatively little seasonal variation in temperatures, and generally pleasant and sunny all year round. The warm and dry season runs from May to while November to April is hot, humid and more prone to rain.
Mauritius was once the only known home of the dodo, in the days when the island was a stop off for traders sailing to the Orient; the last one was killed in 1681. After the last dodo disappeared, Portuguese, Dutch, French and English colonists all left a remarkable legacy of historic sights and cultural diversity on the island – Mauritius is far more than ‘just’ a beach destination.
A jewel of the Indian Ocean, the island of Mauritius is the epitome of tropical luxury and exotic extravagance. Encircled by a broken ring of mountains, varying in from 300–800 m above sea level, Mauritius’ was formed in the heart of a volcano and – though it’s now dormant – streams and rivers gush down the cracks created by lava flows. The warmth of the tropical weather is equalled and exceeded by the party spirit of the locals.
The beaches of Mauritius are spectacular. The island is surrounded by more than 150 km (93 miles) of white sandy beaches, with tranquil lagoons protected by the world’s third largest coral reef. And nearly 50 uninhabited islands and islets lie just off shore – some of which are used as natural reserves.
If you can tear yourself away from the water, there’s bustle of the mercantile capital Port Louis (Africa’s wealthiest city) to discover, the busy markets of Quatre Bornes and Curepipe in the Central Plateau to browse and barter in, or even the dramatic virgin forests of Black River Gorges National Park to explore.
Located around 1,250 miles off the southeast coast of the Africa, there are direct flights to Mauritius from five UK airports. And there are even more options if you want to stopover and combine a holiday in Mauritius with a safari in Africa, for example. Either way, a tropical villa retreat in Mauritius is guaranteed to be a slice of paradise.
For hundreds of years, Mauritius has been a melting pot of European, African and Asian cultures – which is deliciously represented in Mauritian cuisine. Leading chefs such as Paul Bocuse, Alain Ducasse and the Troisgros brothers have visited the island and developed menus with local chefs – you can always guarantee a good meal at your villa or resort!
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