Luxury Mauritius Holidays

The emerald gem of the Indian Ocean. Mauritius is renowned for its mountainous peaks, clear blue lagoons, golden beaches, swaying sugar canes, and spectacular waterfalls. A luxurious holiday to Mauritius will take you to an island infused with vibrant culture, exotic cuisine, and stylish resorts. 

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INFUSED CULTURE AND DREAMY BEACHES

Mauritius is a tropical paradise with luxurious hotels sitting on sheltered lagoons making it possible to snorkel and swim directly from the shore. Sit back and relax under one of the swaying palm trees, soak up the sun and take in the picturesque scenery. Mauritians love children and they will be treated like royalty. There are children’s clubs and a variety of water sports available to keep them entertained, whilst you relax and enjoy your stay. For couples who enjoy privacy, there are adults-only resorts available, that hosts butler service, fine dining, spas, private villas, and pools making it the ultimate romantic escape. If you fancy something more active on land try one of the world-class golf resorts. 

For a country slightly smaller than Devon, it has something for everyone. Secluded cove side settings make it a dream for weddings, honeymooners, and couples. Black River Georges National Park offers spectacular waterfalls, exotic flora and fauna and exotic birds make it a paradise for nature lovers.  The capital Port Louis is bustling with market-goers, delicious street food, and hosts a historic port which is a fantastic place for people watching. Grand Baie is popular with families, as it is situated on a pretty bay where people enjoy swimming and water sports. By day and night, it is a lively place and has plenty of places for eating, drinking and shopping.  A beautiful barrier reef circles almost the entire island and there are coral-filled lagoons, caverns, tunnels and historic wrecks making the island perfect for snorkeling and diving.

Top 5 things to do in Mauritius

• Dive beneath the beautiful waters to explore some of the best dive spots in the world, including La Cathédrale, near Flic en Flac.

• Visit the tiny Creole island of Rodrigues, and scour the busy Saturday market in Port Mathurin for a local souvenir or two.

• Take a hike through Black River Gorges National Park for some of the most spectacular scenery in Mauritius.

• Go whale and dolphin spotting on a boat trip around Tamarin.

• Tour the fascinating Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens in Pamplemousses to discover thousands of rare and unusual plants. Visit in January to see the 2m wide Victoria Amazonica water lilies unfurled on the central pond.

Top 5 facts about Mauritius

• Due to rare geological formation, the sand dunes in South-West Mauritius are multi-coloured earning them the title “Seven Coloured Earths”. They can be visited, but viewed from a distance.

• The main island of Mauritius is 28 miles wide and 40 miles long, it is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs.

• The local currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

• Mauritius has a tropical climate with a warm humid summer from November to April, and a relatively cool dry winter from June to September.

• Mauritius was the only known habitat of the extinct Dodo, the same bird that is thought to have inspired Lewis Carroll to write Alice in Wonderland.

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