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.
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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Dunes of rainbow-colored volcanic sand and a 100-meter waterfall.
Distillery tour and tasting with a restaurant overlooking cane fields.
Giant water lilies and royal palms in one of the oldest botanical gardens in the Southern Hemisphere.
Tells the history of sugar and rum, with tastings at the end.
Central market with spices and street food, and the Caudan Waterfront.
Soft flatbread filled with split peas and curry, the island's favorite snack.
UNESCO mountain above a famous lagoon with kitesurfing and sunset beaches.
Tropical forest trails to waterfalls and the Alexandra Falls viewpoint.
Day cruise to a white-sand island with snorkeling and a barbecue lunch.
Early morning boat trips for spinner dolphins and snorkeling.
Sea-view massage and tropical spa treatments in the resorts.
Marine park with coral gardens and calm shallow water, ideal for families.