Mauritius - The Heart of the Indian Ocean
Why go?
Mauritius is the perfect tropical getaway for sun worshippers and sports fanatics alike. Reef-protected beaches make this a paradise for water lovers - swim, sail, snorkel in complete safety and for the more energetic water-ski or wakeboard on the smooth and endless turquoise ocean. Calm waters are virtually guaranteed year round. Miles of soft, white, sandy beaches beautifully kept...dotted with sun loungers and world renowned golf courses make this the perfect destination .Golf on the island is now a serious affair with at least 10 courses which stack up well on the international scene.
Mauritius is blessed with a warm and pleasant climate.....for most of the year it is sunny in the high twenties Celsius...with the odd drop of rain in the afternoon. It’s not scorching hot and never too humid - only very pleasant in every way.
With one of the highest concentration of five star hotels on the planet - Mauritian hospitality and service excellence is the stuff of legend. There is plenty of choice in terms of accommodation and they offer the highest class of leisure facilities. What more could you wish for? Well... the top hotels pride themselves on international cuisine with grand variety and creativity. And no hotel on the island will be complete without a luxurious Spa - so if its fitness or pampering you’re after, you’ve come to the right place.
How to get there?
Air Mauritius and British Airways have direct weekly flights and daily flights with Emirates via Dubai.
What to do?
- Swimming, snorkelling and water sports
- Golf
- Horse-riding on the beach
- Treat yourself at a luxurious spa
- Shopping at the local markets
Where to stay?
Paradis – a stunning peninsula location with golf-course to take your breath away
Shangri-La Le Touessrok – just refurbished and opening 1 November 2025
Belle Mare Plage – for serious golfers
The Oberoi – exclusive, luxurious and oh-so romantic
When to go?
You can go any time of year due to tropical, warm weather. Arguably the best time to visit Mauritius is from May to December when the weather is cool, dry and sunny. Even in winter, from May to October, the temperature drops from hot to balmy. During summer, from November to April, the days are hot and humid.
Try to avoid the east coast in July and August, when the wind is at its strongest.
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