Facts about your luxury holiday to Mauritius
Known as the ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’,. Mauritius has a unique blend of cultures, beautiful beaches and stunning scenery. It offers a peaceful sanctuary for those in search of pure relaxation and a full range of activities diving, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, deep-sea fishing (marlin and yellowfin tuna abound)for those who want a more active pace. Mauritius is an Indian Ocean, sun, surf and sweet breezes; all the trappings of a perfect away from it all get-away. Your luxury holiday in Mauritius will be graced with the amenities that go hand in hand with life’s sophisticated pleasures, a cultured cosmopolitan caché and a graceful style and ease of knowing that some of the finest luxury 5 star beach hotels in the world can be found within its shores.
Mauritius has a deserved reputation for service and quality which are unsurpassed.
Luxury holidays in Mauritius are attracting a growing number of travellers until recently, it’s been a fairly well kept secret. Recently described as the ultimate James Bond island, Mauritius is perfect for your family holidays, honeymoon or your dream wedding. Mauritius is making a name for itself as much tropical paradise as you could imagine and incredible value for money.
The standards of accommodation, facilities and service are very high and there are many top class hotels. Evening entertainment is centred around the hotels and is mainly local folklore shows, Creole music and sega dancing. White sands, waving palms, a warm clear blue ocean, magnificent food, water skiing, scuba diving, big game fishing, paragliding, windsurfing, snorkeling, breathtaking scenery and Mauritian hospitality awaits you, for Mauritian’s hospitality comes naturally; it is one of the reasons the hotels are so good.
Luxury Cuisine & Dining in Mauritius
Mauritius cuisine is as cosmopolitan as its culture. You will find an eclectic mix of Creole, Chinese, Indian and Muslim food., The restaurants in the hotels and resorts are great and cater for a more European palet and generally the cooking is in a class of it’s own,however during your stay take time to sample the local restaurants where your taste buds will be pleasantly surprised with the Indian and Creole dishes using the natural resourses of this tropical island. Both in the hotels and local restaurants imported wines are expensive, the local wine is not bad as is the local beer and if you are feeling adventurous try the Green Island Rum. One thing is for sure you won’t be disappointed
Shopping
The island has a great reputation as a shoppers paradise, there are excellent shopping opportunities and prices are very reasonable. Mauritius has a reputation for textiles production, namely for sweaters, polo shirts and other knitwear. Leading luxury brands originals and copies are sold at unbeatable prices all over the island. Curepipe is the main area for tourist shopping but Port Louis is quite good as well. Models of boats and old sailing ships are often beautifully made and many excellent craftsmen in Curepipe compete for attention. Bargaining is not usual or encouraged as most items are fairly priced and won’t get you very far, except possibly in the markets
Climate
The weather in Mauritius is warm year round and has a subtropical climate with only two seasons with minimal differences between them, making Mauritius a perfect all year holiday destination. Summer runs from November to April, with temperatures reaching as high as 34ºC (93ºF) on the coast. Humidity is highest from December to April but is never unbearable, particularly on the coast where there is a constant sea breeze. Cyclones, with strong winds and heavy rain, can occur between January and March. Mauritius will normally experience about three or four cyclones a year during this period, each usually lasting a couple of days. During winter the temperature drop a few degrees, and the evenings can be cooler, however, there is still plenty of sunshine and it is a very pleasant time of year to visit. Sea temperatures vary between 24ºC (75ºF) in the winter and 28ºC (82ºF) in the summer. The peak holiday season runs from October to Easter, with hotel prices dropping during over the summer months.
Getting Around in Mauritius
Taxis:
The most popular way are Available outside most hotels, otherwise they can be arranged at your hotel reception. Rates may differ between drivers, so it pays to ask at reception how much they consider the journey to cost and then negotiate with the driver.
Buses:
Bus services o n the island are excellent, but a bit slow. There are several operators and they can get you to just about any part of the island. The main hubs are Curepipe and Port Louis. Tickets are cheap, but be sure to keep them easily accessible, as the inspectors check often.
Car Hire:
Driving is o n the left. There are many scenic drives and over 1,600 km of roads all over the island which range from smooth and firm to potholed and unpaved. There are several rental car companies and your travel agent will happily advise you.
A great way to see the island is to hire a taxi and driver for the day, most know the island very well, and if they don’t know something, they know someone who will.
