Once the haunt of pirates, Mauritius has developed into a truly world-class holiday destination, famed for its luxurious hotels and white-sand beaches with volcanic mountain backdrops.
A melting pot of cultures where Indian temples, French mansions, Creole flavours and Sega rhythms create a dazzling island tapestry.
Hike through lush ebony forests or climb Le Morne Brabant for views that feel like the edge of the world.
Dive into crystal lagoons alive with marine life, or take to the wind with world-class kitesurfing and sailing.
Tee off on 10 championship golf courses, each with its own dramatic setting between mountains, lagoons and ocean spray.
Warm, welcoming locals make every encounter special, showcasing the island’s legendary hospitality and charm.
“God created Mauritius, and then heaven in its image,” quipped Mark Twain about this much-loved island at the heart of the Indian Ocean. Almost four centuries of colonisation have left the island with a rich multicultural mosaic of Indian, African, Chinese, English and French heritage, which you’ll find expressed in everything from colourful Hindu temples and historic colonial mansions to fabulous fusion food and evocative Sega dancing.
With so many cultures embraced over the centuries, it’s no surprise to find tourists welcomed too. Mauritians are among the friendliest people you’ll meet on your travels, forever keen to highlight what the island has to offer. Nature lovers can spot rare birds among soaring ebony trees or hike to the summit of Le Morne Brabant for jaw-dropping views. Watersports enthusiasts will find excellent opportunities for diving, snorkelling and kitesurfing. While golfers can choose between 10 impressive golf courses, each unique in its design, setting and technical challenges.
Between April and June or September through to November. The hottest months fall between December and February. Cyclones, although rare, may occur between November and March. The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the east and the south.
A Mauritian icon reimagined, this newly renovated east-coast resort delivers heartfelt hospitality in a divine tropical setting. Fabulous facilities, great culinary offerings and two offshore islands, one exclusive to hotel guests, help it really stand out from the crowd.
Set on a private spit of land on Mauritius’s north-east coast, this sophisticated all-suite-and-villa hotel is a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World and the perfect pick for anyone craving seclusion and serenity.
LUX* Grand Baie commands a prime position in the north of Mauritius, with a sweeping white-sand beach on its doorstep and a stunning lagoon that offers safe year-round swimming.
Set on a private peninsula in the glamorous north-east of the island, One&Only Le Saint Géran is the grande dame of Mauritius hotels, with 60 acres of gardens and over a mile of soft white beaches to its name.
Set on the island’s east coast, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is a zen-like hideaway on a secluded lagoon, surrounded by white-sand beaches and 64 acres of mature tropical gardens.
Backed by green hills and extremely tranquil, Shanti Maurice is the only luxury resort on a gloriously long stretch of white sand on the less-developed southern coast of Mauritius, offering beautiful suites and villas with private pools, divine restaurants, three pools and a sublime spa.