Mauritius Holidays - Travel Guide

Mauritius - The Stuff Of Dreams

The natural beauty of the volcanic Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is simply breathtaking. Verdant forest, palm-fringed white sands and exotic coral reefs make certain that Mauritius holidays are truly the stuff of dreams.

Situated in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, Mauritius is an island of rich cultural diversity, having been occupied by the Dutch, French and British successively before gaining independence in the late 60’s. Most of the holidays in Mauritius are centred on the islands' magnificent coastline, with a whole host of great resorts featuring excellent beaches.

Enjoy An Exotic Holiday In Mauritius

Further inland Mauritius has its own nature reserves and some stunning scenery including tropical forests and waterfalls. The capital of Mauritius, Port Louis in the west of the island, provides a fine example of the Mauritian multi-cultural flavour. A Mauritius holiday can even offer the chance to view the last ever dodo bird, stuffed of course, in the town’s natural history museum.

Temperatures in Mauritius never dip far below the mid-twenties even in the 'winter' months, ensuring the warm weather charm of the island is never lost and water sports activities like snorkelling and surfing are year-round pastimes for Mauritius holidays.

Attractions Of Mauritius

The big attraction of Mauritius holidays is the magnificent climate that the island enjoys. The abundant sunshine ensures you never need stray far from the beach. The coast is blessed with beautiful white beaches that invite you to spend the whole day doing as little as possible. Many visitors enjoy water sports such as diving, surfing and snorkelling, but on land there are some lovely walking trails and the opportunity to go horseriding.

The beaches at Flic en Flac and Belle Mare are recommended as the best for swimming. The festivals of Mauritius occur right throughout the year and tend to be colourful and exciting affairs with lots going on. It is worth checking the schedule before your holiday begins if you want to get in touch with some local culture.