Mauritius is the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean - a tropical paradise akin to Maui or Martinique but more budget-traveller friendly. Though nestled up alongside Africa, it's actually more influenced by its British and French ties and predominantly Indian workforce.
Few who come here ever leave disappointed, although the lively and warm people, the relaxed vibes and the music of everyday life are likely to leave an even greater impression on any visitor than even the most sumptuous palmfringed beaches, luxurious hotels and crystal-clear waters.
- Black River Gorges National Park
- Curepipe
- Rodrigues Island
- L'Aventure du Sucre
- Le Morne Peninsula
- Lion Mountain
- Port Louis Market
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens
- Tamarin Falls
When To Go
Mauritius enjoys a typically tropical climate with year-round heat, although the southeast trade winds help it never to feel too muggy. The best months to visit Mauritius are May to early December. January and February, the peak cyclone months, are best avoided by water-sports enthusiasts and divers. Cyclones rarely hit Mauritius (although Rodrigues has suffered far more regularly than the mainland).
Hardly a week goes by in Mauritius without some celebration. On Rodrigues, the main cultural event is the Festival Kréol, which takes place over three days at the end of October.
Apart from the Christmas-New Year peak, Mauritius doesn't really have high and low seasons. The situation is more dependent on outside factors (such as the French school holidays, which cause a big increase.
Time Zones: GMT/UTC + 4
Currency: Mauritian rupee (Code: MUR)
Country Dialing Code: +230
Language: English
Electrical Plugs: 220V or 12 50Hz European plug with two circular metal pins British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
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