Languages
Creole, Bhojpuri, French, English (official)
Currency
Mauritian Rupee (US$, Euros, £UK widely accepted)
Time Difference (GMT) + 3 hour
Climate & average temperaturesTropical, modified by southeast trade winds; warm, drier winter May-Oct; hot, wet & humid summer, with sunshine & tropical showers Nov-April with an outside risk of cyclonic conditions.
AirlinesBritish Airways, Air Mauritius, Emirates, South African Airways
Flight time from UK
12 hours
Visa requirementsNot with a UK passport
Health requirementsContact your GP for information
According to Mark Twain, God copied the idea of heaven from Mauritius. On this basis, heaven must be a fairly sophisticated and glamorous affair. If the stunning 5 star hotels, pure white sands, swaying palm trees and aquamarine waters offered by Mauritius are not enough to make you feel like you are in paradise, then you will also find a spectacular array of extra curricular activities on offer, including golf, world class diving and snorkelling, unlimited water sports, deep- sea fishing, spa treatments and numerous nightlife options. As with other destinations in the Indian Ocean, the cuisine and culture reflect a real fusion of different cultures; African, French, Creole, Muslim, Chinese and Hindu, making it all the more interesting. The level of service and hospitality is also impeccable.
Mauritius offers the serenity of a desert island without the isolation and with every available comfort known to man and thrown in for good measure. A tailor made holiday here will truly make you feel like you have died and gone to heaven.
Sporting, golfing and family resort of one to five bedroom residences and villas with private pools.
70 suites, Sailing, snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing & scuba-diving, Kids club 8months-13yrs, teens club 13-18yrs, 28 villas
A resort with variety and choice. Great value for families, golfers and couples
92 rooms, 143 suites, Kids club 4-12yrs, Waterskiing, wakeboarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, pedalos, kayaks, banana boat, snorkelling, parasailing, scuba-diving & deep-sea fishing, 21 private villas
Exclusive resort set on its own private peninsular.
76 suites, 13 villas, Windsurfing, snorkelling, waterskiing, diving, kitesurfing, deep-sea fishing, fly fishing, Hobie Cat & laser sailing, Kids club 4-11yrs
A trendy yet relaxed Mediterranean village-style collection of white washed buildings and sparkling swimming pools.
68 rooms, 132 suites, 3 villas, Diving, sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, kayaking, glass-bottom boat trips, snorkelling & diving, Kids club 12yrs & under
An all-villa concept resort with private pools, butler service and authentic Ayurvedic spa.
Kids club 3-12yrs, 65 villas, Deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, waterskiing, scuba-diving, catamaran & cruises
Gourmet grand dame of Mauritius with second to none service. Great for families or couples.
162 suites, 1 villa, Waterskiing, windsurfing, glass bottom boat, pedaloes, parascending, scuba-diving, deep-sea fishing & catamaran sailing, Kids club 3-11yrs
One of the most established of Mauritian hotels and a member of leading Hotels of the World.
84 suites, Kids club 3-12yrs, Glass bottom boats, waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling, kayaks & pedaloes
The boutique and lifestyle resort with a world class spa.
44 suites, Kids club 3-12yrs, Windsurfing, pedaloes, guided snorkelling, sailing, kayaks & deep-sea fishing nearby, 17 villas, Spa
Uniquely understated and charming style guaranteed to leave guests refreshed, rejuvenated and at one with the world.
48 rooms, Waterskiing, windsurfing, pedalo, kayak, snorkelling, Hobie cats, diving, deep-sea fishing, parasailing & catamaran, 23 villas
French colonial chic appealing to honeymooners and families alike on arguably the best beach in Mauritius.
135 rooms, 28 suites, Kids club 3-12yrs, Waterskiing, windsurfing, Hobie cat, kayak, snorkelling, paddle boats, glass bottom boat, scuba-diving & deep-sea fishing
Cocooned by a private sanctuary, with boundless views of blue waters and green-blanketed mountains.
Archery, bicycles & photoshoots, 132 private villas, 1 golf course, Kids club 4-12yrs
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