Mauritius is a beautiful island with crystal clear seas, golden sands, top class include elegant hotels which offer wonderful spas, good dining, excellent water sports, kids' clubs and world-class golf courses. It’s a top destination for honeymooners. And the local Creole dance, Séga, is very sexy. The tourist developments and bigger towns are concentrated in the north and east. In the south the island is greener and more rural, with a distinctly African and Caribbean feel. Mauritius is east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The world's third largest coral reef surrounds the island. 'You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first, and then heaven,' observed Mark Twain. Our sentiments exactly.
Sandy beaches
Fabulous diving and snorkelling
Stunning seas
Don't mention the Dodo. This flightless bird, discovered on Mauritius, is now extinct.
Any importing of drugs carries severe penalties. Importing 15 grams of cannabis could lead to a one-year custodial sentence and a large fine. It is illegal to possess or import cigarette papers. Homosexuality is illegal in Mauritius. British nationals need a visa which is issued on arrival. If your passport has less than six months to run, you may be refused entry to Mauritius.
Mauritius has a subtropical climate with a summer season from November to April and a winter season from May to October. Summer temperatures average between 27°C/81°F and 30°C/86°F. Winter temperatures between 20°C/68°F and 24°C/75°F. Cyclones can occur from November to May.
Flights to Mauritius from London take around 12 hours.
Motorists drive on the left hand side of the road in Mauritius.