Mauritius Travel Notes
When to go: Mauritius experiences a hot summer, with temperatures from 25°C to 33°C, from December to April and a cooler, drier period from May to November when temperatures range between 18°C and 24°C. The prevailing winds are south easterly; the east coast tends to be slightly cooler than the west. These winds are at their strongest in July and August and the east coast can become a bit cooler, though this can be very pleasant.
GMT: +5 hrs, 3 hrs BST
Language: English is the official language and is spoken by all resort staff; French and Creole are the day-to-day languages.
Currency: Mauritian rupee.
Tourist/Visa/Health information: It is advisable that all immunisations and boosters recommended for life in the UK are up to date for travel to Mauritius. Yellow Fever immunisation is required if arriving from an infected country. For full details please contact your GP. British Passport holders do not require a visa for Mauritius but you have to have an onward or return ticket and your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on your date of return.
Dates for the Diary: 14 Feb 10: The Chinese Spring Festival celebrates the New Year; Oct/Nov Diwali (Festival of Lights); 1 Nov All Saints' Day; 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Flight information: The national carrier of Mauritius - Air Mauritius - offers up to 5 non-stop flights a week from London Heathrow. Other non-stop direct carriers include British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Emirates offer a daily service from 6 UK airports operating via Dubai.
GMT: +5 hrs, 3 hrs BST
Language: English is the official language and is spoken by all resort staff; French and Creole are the day-to-day languages.
Currency: Mauritian rupee.
Tourist/Visa/Health information: It is advisable that all immunisations and boosters recommended for life in the UK are up to date for travel to Mauritius. Yellow Fever immunisation is required if arriving from an infected country. For full details please contact your GP. British Passport holders do not require a visa for Mauritius but you have to have an onward or return ticket and your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on your date of return.
Dates for the Diary: 14 Feb 10: The Chinese Spring Festival celebrates the New Year; Oct/Nov Diwali (Festival of Lights); 1 Nov All Saints' Day; 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Flight information: The national carrier of Mauritius - Air Mauritius - offers up to 5 non-stop flights a week from London Heathrow. Other non-stop direct carriers include British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Emirates offer a daily service from 6 UK airports operating via Dubai.
Holidays in Mauritius
Volcanic peaks, lush green foothills and jaw-dropping beaches of white sands and warm indigo waters, holidays to Mauritius are a chance to experience a true tropical paradise, amidst unrivalled service and hospitality.The island's colonial history, cosmopolitan lifestyle and varied landscapes make holidays in Mauritius more than just a beach retreat, with an incredible mix of cultures and flavours and the rhythm of the Séga dance, keep Mauritius' heritage very much alive.
The sun soaked beaches of the island are idyllic, almost completely surrounded by coral reef, the tranquil pools are perfect for exploring beneath the surface of the turquoise waters, dive or snorkel to explore a plethora of beautiful marine life.
There is more to Mauritius than the fantastic beaches and the wonderful diving the coral reefed waters provide. Trekking and mountain biking offer great coastline views and golf is a sport attracting many. Holidays to Mauritius have something for everyone.
