Unmissable Mauritius Experiences
The Indian Ocean- Mauritius
Mauritius
& Rodrigues Island
Worship sun, sea & scenery at these standout beauties
One of Mother Nature’ s finest creations, bewitching Mauritius ticks all the boxes for a tropical escape with dazzling beaches, sparkling azure sea and a backdrop of lush forests, shimmering sugar cane and rugged volcanic hills. If that’ s not enough to get you packing, there are some surprisingly affordable luxury hotels, diverse culture, a superb climate and tantalising cuisine all wrapped up with some laid-back Creole charm. For those seeking nothing more than sand and sea there are fabulous beaches island-wide. The greatest concentration are in the north and include the sheltered waters of lively Grand Baie, the small bays and rocky headlands of Grand Gaube and the aptly named Turtle Bay. On the northwest coast, peaceful Pointe aux Piments’ coastline is long and wide, bordered by sheer cliffs and boulders with fine white sand, turquoise lagoons and bays, as well as coral reefs close to the shore. The east coast’ s immaculate beaches include Belle Mare, one of the longest on the island, fringed by casuarina trees on one side and a lagoon on the other. Preskil Island Resort has an idyllic southeast setting on a natural private peninsula while Bel Ombre in the southwest is Mauritius at its authentic best. Occupying a headland on the west coast is spellbinding Le Morne, which sits at the foot of UNESCO World Heritage listed Le Morne Brabant mountain. Also on the west coast is Flic en Flac, whose calm, shallow waters are particularly appealing to families, plus there are plenty of activities and sights to check out nearby. Should you tire of the sun lounger, Mauritius has all the ocean-based sports you can think of and is highly regarded for its diving and kitesurfing spots. On land, enjoy top-flight championship golf courses, indulgent spas, nature reserves and national parks with a variety of eco trails, including fabulous Black River Gorges where lush forest and undulating hills are a refuge for rare wildlife and plants. Addtitional attractions include Pamplemousses( or Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam) Botanical Garden, for an extraordinary array of native and endemic plants; Ile aux Aigrettes for rare plants, reptiles, tortoises and beautiful birds including the pink pigeon; and Seven-coloured Earth Geopark in Chamarel, where an unexpected geological phenomenon gave the earth a unique palette of seven colours. Make time to browse the capital Port Louis, a vibrant, colourful city steeped in history and culture, with ample places to shop or idly wander( see below for details of our FREE tour). And, if rum is your favoured tipple, you’ re in luck as this is one of the island’ s flagship products, so why not pop into a distillery for a tasting! Lying off Mauritius’ north east coast is Rodrigues Island, a panoramic volcanic island just eleven miles long, untouched by mass tourism and blissfully isolated. Its coastline is encircled by a turquoise lagoon that shelters around twenty secluded beaches. The east coast sands are the most celebrated and the best for swimming and watersports. Diving and snorkelling are a real highlight with hundreds of coral species and mesmerising marine life to be seen along with too dramatic underwater canyons and caves. If time allows, take a day trip by pirogue( boat) to the shallow sandbar and nature reserve of Coco Island.
1 Veranda Palmar Beach & LUX * Belle Mare
2 Tamassa Bel Ombre & Heritage Awali
3 Solana Beach 4 Veranda Grand Baie 5 Veranda Paul & Virginie 6 Ravenala Attitude, Maritim Resort
& Westin Turtle Bay 7 Sands Suites Resort
& Maradiva Villas Resort 8 Preskil Island Resort
Turtle Bay • 9 LUX * Grand Gaube
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10 LUX * Le Morne 11 Le Meridien Ile Maurice
Port Louis •
12 Shangri-La Le Touessrok 13 Constance Tekoma
Rodrigues
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• Flic en Flac
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Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark
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• Le Morne
• Le Morne Brabant Mountain
• Ile aux Cocos
Airport
Grand Baie • 11
• Black River Gorges National Park
• Bel Ombre 2
RODRIGUES
• Anse Quitor
• Pamplemousses Botanitcal Gardens
MAURITIUS
• Port Mathurin
Marouk
1 Belle Mare •
La Passe St Francois
La Grand Passe
• Bel Air 12
• Mahebourg
• Ile aux Aigrettes 8
Getting there: Flights from the UK to Mauritius take 12 hours nonstop. Mauritius to Rodrigues Island flights take 1½ hours and there is a 15kg luggage limit
Best time to go: Mauritius and Rodrigues Island enjoy year round pleasant temperatures. Short-lived tropical showers can be expected at any time, with heavier downpours January-April. May to August are‘ cooler’ with temperatures around 25 º C, while September to December is hotter with low humidity. Very occasionally cyclones can occur in February.
Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius
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• Grand Gaube
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Unmissable Mauritius Experiences
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Seven coloured earth
FREE Cultural Tour
FREE TOUR
All Premier guests receive a FREE half day Port Louis and Shopping Tour. See the capital’ s highlights and enjoy time to shop for souvenirs. Operates every Friday.
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Kaylasson Hindu temple, Port Louis
Rodrigues Island prices & offers change constantly- call for today’ s best available deals!