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Why holiday in Mauritius?
- No Jet Lag - Only a three to four hour time difference and no more than a 90 minute transfer from any hotel to the airport no time is lost travelling.
- Choice - Superb choice of quality hotels in picture-perfect surroundings at all levels from 3 star to 5 star deluxe.
- Service - Friendly and genuine hosts with exceptional service - the best in the Indian Ocean. Food is very international, sometimes cooked by celebrity chefs.
- Year round - Families tend to travel July to September while honeymooners choose May to June. Affluent or more mature travellers choose January to March.
- When and where - Our UK summer is their winter and the west and north coasts are more sheltered at that time of the year. the east becomes more popular in our winter - their summer.
- Good value - Premium four-star all inclusive offer everything from free golf and spa treatments to scuba-diving and champagne.
- Weddings and honeymoons - Mauritius is hard to beat. Many properties offer free weddings and honeymoon discounts.
- Something for everyone - Mauritius has something to offer for everyone. From honeymooners and golfers to spa-goers and foodies as well as couples and families.
- Twin centre - Combine Mauritius with a futher week in South Africa, Kenya, the Seychelles, Dubai and Madagascar.
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 Beaches & Watersports:
Mauritius is blessed with miles and miles of gorgeous beaches. The island is surrounded by a coral reef and the marine life is fantastic. You can go snorkelling, diving or deep sea fishing and you'll probably see molluscs, turtles, dolphins and hundreds of fish. Watersports and waterskiing are also popular and easily organised though most hotels. Or you can simply soak up the sunshine on one of the beautiful beaches.
 Food & Drink:
Definitely one of Mauritius's highlights. You can enjoy an amazing array of cross-cultural cuisine from Creole and European to Chinese and Indian. Seafood is a speciality as are curries. Some staple favourites include rougaille, a mixed Mediterranean dish with fish or meat mixed with tomatoes, onions and garlic; and daube, a tasty octopus stew. Wine is expensive as it is usually imported from France or South Africa but the local beer (called Phoenix or Blue Marlin) is cheap and the latter is potent! Because of the local sugar cane production there are of course a number of local Rums.
 The People:
The Mauritians are friendly folk and nothing is too much trouble for them. The diversity of their culture and language creates a perfect mix of gastronomic, musical and even shopping delights.
 The Weather:
The weather is warm and tropical all year round. The hottest and humid months are December to April where average daytime temperatures are 28c / 86f and can easily reach the low 30c / 90f. The "cooler" drier months are June to November when average daytime temperatures are 25c / 80f.
TOP 10 Highlights
(acknowledgments to Travel Weekly)
- Ile aux Cerfs: Laze or enjoy watersports on this pretty island surrounded by a sandbar off the east coast
- Black River Gorges National Park: Walk in the islands' forested centre surrounded by indigenous plants and wildlife
- Helicopter Ride: Take a bird's eye view of the islands' volcanic crater peaks, patterned sugar fields and stunning coral reef.
- Grand Baie: This seaside town has designer shops, galleries and the islands' best nightlife and great beaches.
- Rodrigues: A laid-back Creole island with untamed deserted beaches, caves and hairpin bends with vertiginous views.
- Port Louis: Designer bags and duty-free bargains at Caudan Waterfront and straw bags and sarongs at the central market.
- Mahebourg: Take a stroll along the seafront promenade in the ancient capital, which oozes history, traditional culture and charm.
- South Coast Drive: The islands' most scenic, stretching from the wild basalt cliffs at Gris Gris to the looming rock of Le Morne
- Grand Bassin: Mauritius's Hindus have declared this natural crater lake as sacred and thousands flock here in February for an annual festival.
- Domaine du Chasseur: This eco-park in the southeast features waterfalls and mountains and offers quad-biking and trekking.
Top 10 Facts
(Acknowledgements to Travel Weekly)
- Mauritius has some of the world's rarest birds, such as the pink pigeon.
- Creole is a mix of French, English, Indian languages, Malagasy and Chinese.
- The Mauritius national dance, the Sega, was invented by African slaves.
- Mosques, Hindu temples, Catholic churches and Chinese pagodas all feature here.
- Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens in the third-oldest botanical garden in the world.
- Foreigners can now buy their own slice of paradise - holiday home anyone?
- Cashmere garments made here cost one-third of the price of those in the UK.
- Vanilla grown on the island is used to flavour everything from tea to cocktails.
- The island is the second-largest producer of cut flowers after the Netherlands.
- Mauritius's Blue Penny stamp is one of the most valuable in the world.
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