Holidays in Mauritius
Overview
If your idea of paradise is blue lagoons, white-sand beaches and delectable food, your tropical Mauritius holiday will take you to seventh heaven. From Mauritius' deserted east-coast beaches to the booming resort town of Flic en Flac on the west coast, you'll find picture-perfect beaches everywhere on Mauritius holidays. Foodies should head for the gourmands' haven of Grand Baie.
Holidays in Mauritius: regions
Follow the resort-fringed coastline on your Mauritius holiday, from the west-coast capital, Port Louis, round to Blue Bay in the south. Dine and unwind at vibrant Grand Baie in north Mauritius or chill out on your Mauritius holiday at Belle Mare on the quieter east coast.
Sightseeing on holidays in Mauritius
Tear yourself away from the beach on your Mauritius holidays and discover waterfront colonial architecture and market fun in Mauritius' capital, Port Louis. There's cosmopolitan dining on offer in Grand Baie. Venture inland on your holiday to Mauritius to buy holiday clothing at Curepipe's bargain outlets, shopping malls and fabric shops.
Outdoor holidays in Mauritius
Relax on powdery white sand on undeveloped east-coast beaches on your Mauritius holiday. Or sample Mauritius' superb diving and snorkelling at Flic en Flac and the far-flung island of Rodrigues. Parasail or ride a horse at Mont Choisy, play golf at Trou aux Biches or take a boat from Grande Rivière Noire to try deep-sea fishing. Head inland on holidays in Mauritius to bushwalk through the central highlands or cool off in the Black River Gorges National Park's waterfalls.
Foodie holidays in Mauritius
Fill up on Creole and multicultural cuisine on holiday in Mauritius' restaurant capital, Grand Baie. Try Indian-inspired street food on your holiday in Mauritius, like deep-fried gateaux piment chilli cakes and dhal dholl puris sandwiches in the capital, Port Louis, and Mauritius' central market towns.
Fast Facts - Mauritius
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- English, Mauritian, Creole, French
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- Mauritian rupee. Travellers' cheques and credit cards are accepted at all hotels and resorts
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- GMT +4
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- 230V AC, 50 Hz, three-pin and two-pin plugs are standard
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