MAURITIUS
MAURITIUS
Flic en Flac 1
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Grand Baie 9
Turtle Bay
Port Louis
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Pamplemousses Botanitcal Gardens
MAURITIUS
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Grand Gaube
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Belle Mare
Bel Air 12
Worship the sun , scenery and sea at this standout beauty
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 laid-back Creole charm . For those seeking nothing more than sun , 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 which is one of the longest on the island and is fringed by casuarina trees on one side and a lagoon on the other . There ’ s also Preskil Beach Resort ’ s 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 the majestic mountain , a UNESCO World Heritage site . Also on the west coast is Flic en Flac , which particularly appeals to families thanks to its calm , shallow beaches and plentiful array of activities and sights nearby . Should you bore of the sun lounger , Mauritius has all the ocean-based sports you can think of and is particularly renowned 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 Black River Gorges . A top attraction is Pamplemousses Botanical Garden ( or Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden ), which houses an extraordinary array of native and endemic plants . Another key attraction is the Seven-coloured Earth in Chamarel , where an unexpected geological phenomenon gave the earth a unique palette of seven colours . Make time also to browse the capital Port Louis , a vibrant , colourful city steeped in history and culture , with ample places to shop or idly wander . And , if rum is your favoured tipple , you ’ re in luck as this is one of the island ’ s flagship products , so perhaps pop into a distillery for a tasting . Lying off Mauritius ’ north east coast is tiny Rodrigues , a blissfully isolated panoramic volcanic island whose coastline is encircled by a turquoise lagoon that shelters around twenty secluded beaches and sandy islands which are best visited October to February . Please call details .
Chamarel
Le Morne Le Morne Mountain
Black River Gorges National Park
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Mahebourg
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1 Veranda Tamarin , Sands Suites Resort & Spa & Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa
2 Veranda Grand Baie & LUX * Grand Baie 3 Tamassa & Heritage Awali 4 Solana Beach 5 Veranda Paul & Virginie 6 Preskil Island Resort 7 Anantara Iko Resort
8 LUX * Grand Gaube 9 Le Meridien Ile Maurice
10 Ravenala Attitude , Maritim Resort & Spa & Westin Turtle Bay
11 LUX * Belle Mare 12 Shangri-La Le Touessrok
Getting there : Flights take around 12 hours non-stop from the UK . Best time to go : Mauritius enjoys year round pleasant temperatures . Short-lived tropical showers can be expected at any time , with heavier downpours from January-April . May to August are the ‘ cooler ’ months with temperatures around 25 º C , while September to December brings higher temperatures and low humidity . Very occasionally cyclones can occur in February .
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