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in Mauritius

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Mauritius

More About Mauritius

This enchanting island in the Indian Ocean has a history of diversity to be justly proud of. The English, French, Dutch and Portuguese have all ruled the island and have left their mark on everything from the island’s culture to architectural design and the amazing cuisine. Benefiting from a year-round tropical climate Mauritius has a lush landscape where waterfalls spill over dramatic cliffs and, with a 700,000-year-old volcanic ravine – Trou Aux Cerfs, the island offers up some superb photographic opportunities. There‘s also Le Morne Brabant, a peninsula on the southwestern tip of the island which has a majestic basaltic mountain with a summit of 556 metres. Mauritius is famed for its luxury hotels and is a wonderful getaway choice for couples, families and sporting enthusiasts alike. There are hotels where you can stay on an all-inclusive basis and others that are perfect for keen golfers. The beaches are wonderful and the turquoise waters are excellent for watersports. Diving and snorkelling in the lagoons allow you to see the wealth of sea life and colourful corals. Lots of hotels have associations with a PADI dive centre which offer courses for absolute beginners as well as more experienced divers. Port Louis is the island's capital which lies on the northwest coast. It has a bustling market, a Natural History Museum, the Indian Tamil Temple and a historic race track. Visit La Caudan Waterfront for a wide array of shops, restaurants, a casino, a craft market and live entertainment. Grand Baie has lovely long white sand beaches and shallow seas making it popular with families. It's also good for watersports and the town has plenty of shops plus the great selection of eateries and bars makes Grand Baie a busy nighttime spot too. Designer Travel can tailor-make your dream stay to Mauritius. Simply fill in the enquiry form or give us a call and we will put you in touch with an experienced Travel Expert who will use their knowledge to plan your perfect trip. We can plan activity holidays, family breaks, honeymoons, weddings, multi-centre breaks and much more. Designer Travel are ABTA bonded and independent so we can search through a huge range of flights and accommodation options to find exactly what you want. Add to that our full after-sales service and it's easy to see why we have customers returning to book with us year after year. So, why not start your next holiday journey with us - we'll look after you from start to finish.

Climate

The best time to visit is between April and June or September through to the end of November. The hottest months fall between December and February. Cyclones, although rare, may occur between November and March. It should be noted that the western and northern regions tend to be warmer and relatively drier than the south and east of the island.

Destination Information

Capital: Port Louis
Population: 1.265 Million
Currency: MUR

Travel Information

Time Difference: GMT +4 hours

Leisure Activities

Diving and Snorkelling

Mauritius offers some of the most spectacular diving and snorkelling experiences in the world. The coastline is surrounded and protected by natural coral reefs erupting with underwater sea life. There are numerous dive sites around the island and for complete beginners there are many PADI qualified dive centres where you will receive full instruction.

Golf

With over a dozen golf courses to choose from, Mauritius is becoming the ideal destination for golf enthusiasts. There are basic 9 hole courses as well as world class 18 hole championship courses, many with stunning sea views.

Catamaran Cruise

A fantastic way to experience the Indian Ocean is by taking one of the various catamaran cruises on offer. They range from relaxing all day cruises around the shoreline to evening sunset cruises which can also include dinner.