Mauritius

Holidays to Mauritius are always spent with days laying by the beach and snorkelling with the colourful fish in the shallow reefs of the coast lines. The island nation has some of the clearest waters in the Indian Ocean and offers amazing experiences for scuba diving and glass bottom boat cruises. South of the island offers the best location for these activities at Blue Bay. Believed to behold the most beautiful bluest looking waters in the Indian Ocean and now home to the Blue Bay Marine Park, this area promises a great time for all the family. Discover rare marine species and corals, and enjoy the picturesque landscapes that remain protected and untouched by tourism development. On the west side of the island you will find Tamarin beach which is popular with tourists for its dolphins that reside in the bay and its great views of an extinct volcano. No Mauritius holiday is complete without visiting one of the many fishing villages to soak up the Mauritian culture and try the traditional fresh foods on offer. Flic en Flac is an ideal village to visit with its fine sandy beaches and local restaurants, you are sure to see the country’s incredible culture first hand.

Your holiday in Mauritius will promise to be a relaxing and secluded getaway from the everyday world. With its thriving wilderness and beaches you’ve only ever seen on the front of postcards, the country truly is a little piece of paradise. Visitors don’t often associate Mauritius as a shopping destination, however, the Bazaar located in the country’s capital, Port Louis, is not to be missed. The market sells everything from food to clothes, and stretches along the streets in the lively city. Authentic and cheap food is sold at the stalls and is probably the best on the island. The main items to make sure you pick up however, are the hand-made Mauritian crafts that are made by natives, and are the most unique goods to take home as souvenirs to remember your holiday to Mauritius.

Most visitors plan their Mauritius holidays in the areas of Grand Bay (locally known as Grand Baie), Port Louis or Blue Bay. While there are resorts and hot spots all around the coasts of the island, these have definitely grown to be the more popular destinations. With paradise islands come luxury resorts, and rest assured, your Mauritius holiday is no different. 5-star beachside resorts are found on many of the beaches and will have you feeling pampered and relaxed in no time! Whether you’re travelling with your partner looking for a romantic upscale resort, or a family friendly holiday that goes easy on the wallet, Mauritius prides itself on it’s varying range of high standard resorts to please all visitor’s budgets.

Organizing your holiday to Mauritius is made easy with the nation’s climate being fairly consistent all year round.

The country experiences two seasons made up of summer and winter and only sees an average drop of 5°C between the two. This makes planning easier as there is no real time of year to avoid, and as a consequence there is no real busy peak season.

ISLAND REJUVINATION

Refresh your mind and senses from your busy life oceans away and soak up the inviting sun of Mauritius in summer. Your holiday in Mauritius is sure to be relaxing. With temperatures sitting at an average of 30°C you will never want to leave. Visit Grand Bay and cool off in the crystal waters with some snorkelling, and enjoy an authentic meal at one of the high end restaurants on the shore line. Spend your days wandering the city of Port Louis and grab a bargain from the Bazaar in the evening with the cool breezes flowing in off the ocean. Mauritius’ Independence Day also falls in March and sees the country filled with celebrations and festivals. Port Louis holds the biggest festivities along the beach and tourists can be sure to expect incredible live entertainment and musical scenes. Newlyweds generally choose this time of year for their honeymoon. Although this season consists of the most rainfall, the days are hotter and more humid which is always desirable for an island honeymoon.

BEACHSIDE WINTERS

Winter holidays in Mauritius are slightly cooler and are a less humid to time to visit this growing travel destination. With days still spent laying on the picturesque beaches, it really doesn’t feel like winter at all. The island experiences less rainfall during winter and makes for perfect dry days enjoying the many delights of the island. Families can enjoy the Waterpark Leisure Village with its slides and pools as well as discovering some of the historical ruins found on the island in the cooler temperatures. The Dutch ruins, found at Vieux Grand Port, are probably the most intriguing and significant, being located at Mauritius’ oldest settlement. No matter what adventures you plan for your holiday in Mauritius, the weather will always be consistently warm and boosting tropical sunny days.