Mauritius Island is synonymous with tropical beaches, lush jungles, turquoise oceans, friendly people and post-card perfect scenery. This island is a popular destination for honeymoons, family holidays and much-needed escapes.
With so much to offer its visitors, Mauritius is the ideal place to unwind, recharge and enjoy all that tropical paradise has to offer. If you’re thinking of choosing Mauritius holiday packages for your upcoming travels, you may be wondering exactly what to expect. In this mini guide, we’ll be taking a virtual tour of the island to see what it offers.
Everything you need to know about Mauritius Island
Ready to join us as we explore Mauritius Island? Here are some of the most important things to know before you go.
Why visit Mauritius?
Whether you’re longing for powdery white beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters, maximum sunshine or plenty of peace and quiet, this is one of the top tropical islands to visit. Families, couples, newlyweds, friends and travellers of all kinds love this island, for good reason, too. The people are welcoming, the weather is mild, the Mauritian Rupee offers a good exchange to the South African Rand, and there is an abundance of attractions and activities on offer to suit everyone.
Where is Mauritius?
The Republic of Mauritius lies on the Indian Ocean, about five hours off the coast of Africa. As its own island nation, Mauritius is a diverse country that is predominantly French speaking. Creole and English are also spoken here, so don’t worry if your French is a little rusty. The currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR), and the timezone is MUT (UTC+4 – roughly two hours ahead of South Africa). Its capital, Port Louis, is a modern coastal city that is home to a vibrant waterfront and incredible botanical garden.
What can you see and do in Mauritius?
In a nutshell: plenty! Needless to say, there are many incredible Mauritius beaches to explore – each offering its own charm. Port Louis is home to museums, gardens, shops, markets and restaurants, while other highlights here include Black River Gorges National Park, the private island of Île aux Cerfs, Ganga Talao crater lake, Flic-en-Flac, Château de Labourdonnais sugar estate, Trou aux Cerfs dormant volcano, Tamarin Falls and many, many others.
Whether swimming, sunbathing, hiking, enjoy boat cruises, or simply relaxing, you will never be bored on your Mauritius holiday. For more tips on what to see on the island, read our tips on where to go when visiting Mauritius.
Here at Travel Break, we offer an excellent selection of Mauritius resorts that cater to your every need – whatever your reason for visiting may be. Visit Your Travel Break so that we can find the best holiday package on the Mauritius island for you.
