Mauritius

Mauritius

Mauritius will enchant you, and the white sandy beaches, world-class diving, golf courses and abundant watersports means there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Mauritius

Idyllic location in the Indian Ocean

Mauritius is idyllically situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,400 km off the south-eastern coast of the African continent, and has long been a popular destination with honeymooners and other holiday makers looking to combine the excitement of mainland Africa with a tropical beach destination.

The island, which is of volcanic origin, covers an area of 1,865 square km or 720 square miles.

Water ski-ingMauritius is a real paradise for those who want to enjoy the sea or just to soak up the sun. Endless white sandy beaches are lapped by the crystal clear warm blue ocean, and fringed with palm trees that sway gently in the breeze.

For the more active, there is an abundance of watersports on offer, including snorkelling, water-skiing, para-sailing, sailing, windsurfing, surfing, jet-skiing, sub-water walk, kayak trips and much more.

Diving enthuasists will delight in the abundant of colours offered by the tropical fish and coral reefs, and deep sea fishing avids will crave the excitement of fishing for marlin or barracuda.

Relaxing around the poolAway from the sand and sea, golfers are in their element, with many excellent 9 and 18 hole courses to choose from, many offering ocean views from all the holes.

Mauritius will enchant you and uplift your soul, making you feel that you belong to the chosen few. Every visitor enjoys personal attention and every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face. Behind each smile lies the promise of a unique holiday that will in turn compel visitors to return to its shores time and time again.

climate

The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22°C and 27°C.

In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to about 26°C in February.

The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.

getting there

Mauritius is about a 4 hour direct flight from Johannesburg, or a 12 hour flight from the UK. Both South African Airways and Air Mauritius fly directly from Johannesburg to the island, and from the UK you can also fly direct with British Airways.  Air France and Emirates also fly to the island from Paris and Dubai.

The main airport to fly into is the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (airport code MRU for ease !!), and from here, we can arrange a road transfer to your beach hotel/resort for you.

 
culture

Mauritius is a successful ethnic, cultural and religious melting pot, joining populations from India, China, Europe and Africa. English is the official language of Mauritius, although French is extensively used, as is Creole, and other languages include Hindi, Urdu and Bojpoori among others.

As a result of this cultural and ethnic combination, the Mauritian cuisine offers a true taste of the East meets West, and visitors to the island can tease their tastebuds with Créole rougaille, Indian deep-fried delights, Muslim bryanis, Chinese chow mien and delicate French patisseries.

 
 

The Oberoi

Hotel

All rooms offer satellite television & DVD player, broadband internet access, electronic safe, direct dial telephone, personal bar, and 24 hours private dining. Every room features a romantic 4 poster bed.


 

Maritim Hotel

Hotel

The hotel boasts a range of accommodation options. All rooms have either a balcony or a terrace, and feature air-conditioning, radio, colour TV with video channel, mini bar, telephone and safe-deposit box.


 

Tamassa

Beach Hotel

The traditional style architecture ideally suits the tropical setting, with beautifully landscaped gardens. The buildings seem at one with the environment.


 

Le Prince Maurice

Beach Hotel

Guest Rating: 4.0

The 76 Junior Suites, all with thatched roofs, are distributed in units each comprising on 8 suites. 68 of them are on ground floor or first floor, and 8 are on stilts above a natural fish reserve (no swimming allowed).


 

Resort Mauritius

Beach Hotel

The 210 rooms include Deluxe Ocean View rooms, Deluxe Jacuzzi Oven View rooms, Family rooms and 10 Presidential Ocean Suites, which have a separate living room and 2 terraces, one of which has a whirlpool bath . All rooms are air-conditioned with sea facing balcony/terrace, bathroom with separate shower, hairdryer, TV with satellite channels, tea/coffee making facilities, mini bar, internet access and safe.


 

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