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Mauritius Holidays

Located 1,200 miles from the east coast of Africa, the small island of Mauritius is a tropical paradise. Experience pure relaxation while you sip cocktails on a white sand beach and watch the crystal clear water creeping onto the shore.

The ideal destination for chilling out, Mauritius holidays offer some of the most stunning beaches in the world. Expect nothing less than perfection as you step out onto the palm tree-lined coast of this island.

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Mauritius information

Mauritian Rupee Currency Mauritian Rupee
English Language English
GMT +4.00 hrs Time Zone GMT +4.00 hrs
12h Avg. Flight Time 12h
Dec - Apr Peak Travel Dec - Apr
£1.50 Price of a pint £1.50

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Food and drink in Mauritius

Taking inspiration from French, Indian, Chinese and even English cuisine, the food in Mauritius is a mix of unique tropical flavours. Fresh seafood and curry are specialities, so make sure you sample some of what the street vendors and restaurants have to offer.

 

Dholl puri is by far one of the most popular dishes and can be found fresh all over the island. It’s a...more

Beautiful beaches in Mauritius

A tropical delight of palm trees and sapphire sea, you can expect to find some of the world’s best beaches in Mauritius. With a sprawling coastline, a white sand beach is never far away.

 

Tamarin Bay is an incredibly popular beach, especially among surfers. With a chilled out vibe and the famous powdery sand, it’s the perfect spot for sunbathing. There is also the...more

Things to do in Mauritius

Most people visit Mauritius for the sun and sea, which there is plenty of on the island. But make sure you take time out of your relaxing holiday to explore the local towns or try out some watersports.


Scuba diving

 

With over 50 different species of colourful coral, you won’t want to miss out on scuba diving at Blue Bay. Some of the coral is very rare and you’ll spot...more