Mauritius is an Indian Ocean island of calm lagoons, dramatic mountains, the Seven Colored Earths and a Creole kitchen. It suits honeymoons, families and divers. May to December is cooler and drier; cyclone season runs January to March.
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Best: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 20h from the US East Coast, 11h from Europe, 6.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Rent a car or hire a driver to explore beyond resorts.
- Try roadside street food like dholl puri and gateaux piments.
- The north is calmer; the south has wilder beaches.
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