Mauritius Holidays

What makes Mauritius holidays a good choice?

A Mauritius holiday can be shaped around more than one kind of trip. Grab a perfect Mauritius wedding holiday or Mauritius honeymoon for a dreamy escape with your better half amidst incredible scenic beauty, or an ideal family holiday for a relaxing getaway with your kids.

Tailor-make your all-inclusive Mauritius holidays to simply sit back, relax and calm your senses without worrying about the payments, or choose a multi-centre holiday to discover many wonders of this magical haven.

A few things that make holidays to Mauritius stand out are:

• cobalt-blue seas and white-sand beaches
• fabulous hotels across the island
• welcoming local hospitality
• cultural diversity
• geographical variation
• famous historical attractions
• championship-standard golf-courses
• options for honeymoon, wedding, family, all inclusive, luxury and multi-centre trips

Top things to do on holidays to Mauritius

Be it families, honeymooners or solo travellers, Mauritius offers a wealth of exciting activities for all. If adrenalin rush is what you seek, try snorkelling at Blue Bay Marine Park, cave sea kayaking at Albion Caves or scuba diving at Belle Mare.

Le Morne, Grand-Baie and Flic-en-Flac are some of the top beaches here. There are several unique geological features here, such as the Black River Gorges and 7-Coloured Earths of Chamarel.

If wildlife is what excites you, get ready to spot wild animals and reptiles at the Black River Gorges National Park, Casela World of Adventures, Heritage Nature Reserve and La Vanille Nature Park. For a peek into the true Mauritian culture, visit Aapravasi Ghat, Ganga Talao or Le Morne Brabant.

Key attractions and experiences include:

• snorkelling at Blue Bay Marine Park
• cave sea kayaking at Albion Caves
• scuba diving at Belle Mare
• beach time at Le Morne, Grand-Baie and Flic-en-Flac
• Black River Gorges
• 7-Coloured Earths of Chamarel
• Black River Gorges National Park
• Casela World of Adventures
• Heritage Nature Reserve
• La Vanille Nature Park
• Aapravasi Ghat
• Ganga Talao
• Le Morne Brabant

Best time to visit Mauritius

Mauritius enjoys a mild tropical climate all throughout the year, making it a lovely place to visit any time of the year. However, different periods of the year are more suitable for different tourist interests.

May to December, with cool, dry and sunny weather, is an ideal time for a perfect beach holiday, whereas diving is more suited to the period between December and March with clearer waters.

At a glance:

• May to December: best for a beach holiday with cool, dry and sunny weather
• December to March: better period for diving with clearer waters

How to get there and travel advice

British passport holders do not require visas to enter Mauritius, as per the FCO website. On arrival, your passport will be stamped allowing entry to the country for 60 days. Passports should be valid for the proposed duration of the stay.

Mauritius is well connected to all key UK airports. British Airways, Air Mauritius, Emirates and SriLankan Airlines are some of the major carriers offering flights from London Heathrow to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

Useful points before travel:

• British passport holders do not need a visa for Mauritius
• entry is normally stamped for 60 days on arrival
• passports should be valid for the proposed duration of stay
• London Heathrow has connections via major carriers including British Airways, Air Mauritius, Emirates and SriLankan Airlines

How to plan and book Mauritius holidays with Southall Travel

• Southall Travel offers Mauritius holiday packages for couples, families and travellers looking for all-inclusive or multi-centre options.
• You can tailor a Mauritius holiday around the type of stay you want, whether that means a honeymoon, wedding trip, family break or a more relaxed beach escape. Call 0208 843 4444 for current fares and special offers.

Check the latest official travel advice before booking and again before travel, including entry requirements.