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There’s something very special about Mauritius. Holidays here are as close as you can get to a glimpse of heaven on earth. If you have never been before, prepare to be bowled over by the crystal seas, the glowing colours, the friendly people.
The island's official language is English, but you'll hear Creole, French, Hindi, Urdu and other tongues. The local Creole dance, Séga, is downright sexy - get those feet shuffling and that body gyrating! But before dancing time, there's eating to be done, and you'll find a magnificent mixture of cuisines here, including Creole, European, Chinese and Indian, with brilliant seafood always the culinary highlight of your package holiday.
Mauritius holidays also offer the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic water sports too, including windsurfing, sailing and diving. The island is surrounded by reefs; if snorkelling or diving is not your thing, you can view them in a semi-submersible boat at Grand Baie Reef. On dry land, you'll find some idyllic golf courses with views out to sea that may well distract your golf swing. Kids will love La Vanille Crocodile Park and Waterpark Leisure Village, and if you like to shop, you'll appreciate the recent removal of import duty on various goods. You can be sure to bring back some bargains with you.
Read on to find out more about our fantastic range of holidays to Mauritius:
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Beautiful Beaches
Mauritius is blessed with miles of beautiful beaches. One of the longest stretches is at Belle Mare - the spotless white sands seem to go on forever. Le Morne and Tamarin with their waterfalls are lovely, and popular for surfing. Flic en Flac's sands are fringed with casuarina trees, and in the southeast, Blue Bay is a popular bathing spot. Don't miss the little cove of Pereybere, a fine place for a dip.
Spas and Well-being
You may think that just being in Mauritius is therapy enough for the body and mind, but you shouldn't pass up the opportunity to visit one of the island's wonderful spas. A couple of the properties we feature, the Hilton and Beau Rivage, are home to 2 of the island's most famous spas. Lie back and put yourself into the hands of capable experts, and you'll feel your everyday cares just drifting away.
Weddings and Honeymoons
What a setting this is for your marriage or honeymoon. You can keep it simple and tie the knot in classic style on a sunny, pristine white sand beach, or in a fragrant garden of hibiscus and palm trees, with the ocean in the background. For something a little different, you could exchange vows while sailing on a dazzlingly white catamaran on the Indian Ocean. water sports Most hotels offer water sports, and there are special hot spots for them on the island. The beaches of Grand Baie and La Cuvette are fantastic for sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing. Join the windsurfers and sailors at Blue Bay, and you must visit the lovely, tiny island of Ile aux Cerfs, a paradise for all kinds of watery activity. For a fun day out, ride the giant chutes at Waterpark Leisure Village.
Golf
Golf is a great game wherever you play it, but with the backdrop of a paradise island, you'll be transported to golfing heaven. The island's courses offer private pro lessons and you can hire clubs, balls and caddies. Golf courses are available at Belle Mare Plage, Le Telfair, Tamassa and Le Touessrok - recently voted one of the 10 best courses in the world.
Families and Kids' Clubs
Families are well catered for at many of Mauritius' hotels with their excellent kids' clubs, and the safe, shallow waters are perfect for the little ones. In this chilled-out environment, you can spend time building sandcastles with them and teaching them to snorkel. When they're demanding thrills, take them to La Vanille Crocodile Park, home to dozens of animals, including Aldabra tortoises.
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Getting there
Flight Details - Air Mauritius flights depart between 3-6 times per week from Heathrow. Emirates flights to Mauritius depart daily (change of aircraft in Dubai) from a selection of UK airports.
Flight Upgrade Supplements - Business Class from £629 per person each way.
Flying Time - Approx 12 hours to Mauritius.
Time Difference - GMT +4 hours
Currency - Mauritian Rupees (MRs)
Visa Requirements - British citizens do not require a visa.
Language - The official language is English.