Mauritius is a small, lush green island surrounded by the turquoise waters of the southwest Indian Ocean and it’s protected belt of coral reef. Mauritius has a warm climate and beautiful white sandy shores; it’s also an island renowned for its hospitable and friendly people, for whom nothing is too much trouble, making Mauritius a perfect holiday paradise.

Mauritius has roots dating back in history to India, East Africa, China, Madagascar, England and France and this makes for a heady cocktail of diverse cultures and cuisines. The official language is English, however French and Creole is more widely used by the people of Mauritius.

Its lands, capital and coasts.

Mauritius is a stunning visual feast of an island that offers not just stunning coastal scenery; inland you will find a lush and green island drenched in beautiful plant life, wildlife and sugar-cane plantations. 

The North

The northwest of Mauritius is the coast that attracts the most tourists because of its luxurious hotels, restaurants, water-sports and idyllic beaches.  Here you will find the bustling resorts of Grand Baie, Trou aux Birches and the capital of Port Louis.

In Trou aux Biches tourists will find an array of water-sports, fabulous long white beaches and luxurious hotels that offer fabulous facilities. Found on the Northeast coast are the world-class hotels of the One&Only group, One&Only Le Saint Géran and One&Only Le Touessrok. At these hotels guests will find first class accommodation, luxurious spas, golf courses and superb restaurants inspired by Michelin starred chef Alain Ducasse.

The South

The south coast is undeveloped and is considered to be the most beautiful region in Mauritius.  The south coast is cooler than the north, so Summer time is the best time to stay in the south, however the waters are warm all year round.  There are many outstanding hotels found in the south such as Dinarobin Golf and Spa which is a luxurious hotel which shares facilities with Le Paradis Hotel and Golf Club.

Water-sports and Places to Visit

Mauritius is a haven for water-sport lovers with sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, deep-sea fishing and scuba diving on offer in various resorts throughout the island. Most hotels offer an array of water-sports for their guests.  Glass bottom boats and a semi-submersible boat can take tourists out to view the beautiful coral reefs and marine life without getting wet. 

Should you wish to leave the beaches behind for a day, there are many places to visit on this wonderful island.  Inland you will find sugar-cane fields, cascading waterfalls, ancient temples, mountains and gorges. 

A must see is the SSR Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses, a 60 acre garden which boasts 500 different species of plants, including giant Victoria Amazonia water lilies.

There are many leisure facilities on the island with a water-park, marine parks, golf courses and for shoppers a visit to Sunset Boulevard.  Horse riding, boat and helicopter trips and extensive treks can also be arranged on this wonderful island.