Mauritius Travel Tips
Come home to Mauritius on our holiday packages and you will find pristine sunny sandy beaches flocked in with glittering coral reefs. Step back from the beaches and the island set against a drape of emerald green mountains and dense rain forests will greet you. The vast sugar plantations are also a sight to behold. Be it for a romantic outing or an adventure rush- Mauritius will provide you with all that you desire!
Attractions:
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Beaches: There are endless stretches of white sandy beaches with lagoons that have the tropical flavor. Be it the Grand Bay where you can windsurf, sail and water ski, or the Pereybere and Belle Mare- the Mauritius beaches are superb for bathing and lazing out for any travel package tourist.
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Marine Life: The Mauritius marine life is as colorful as it could get. With fishes of psychedelic colors, moray eels and huge beds of coral make both your submarine ride and diving experience a memorable one! Some of the submarine rides often take you to the wrecks of the 17th century to add extra thrill. Semi-submersibles are also available to provide you a complete safe journey under the sea.
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Dutch Ruins: If you are an enthusiast of history, you will definitely find the ruins of the Dutch settlements and fortifications in the Vieux Grand Port, very interesting. The excavation is still underway to trace the Mauritian history and could add enormous excitement to your vacation package.
Climate: The climate is generally warm and coastal, especially during January to April. The temperature inland varies a little being slightly low. The cyclones are common between November to February while coastal winds blow all through the year.
Most suitable time for visiting: You could visit Mauritius all through the year on our cheap vacation packages. May to September typically have lower rainfalls, lower humidity and are a lot cooler.
Landing and taking off: The most popular flight service on our inclusive vacation packages is provided by Air Mauritius from all over Europe. Flights from the likes of Air France and British Airways can also be availed.
Internal Transportation: Air Mauritius connects the islands. The cheapest way to commute on land is by a taxi. Buses are also available and can provide you with a fun ride.
Communication: The country code to phones is 230.
Currency: The Mauritian Rupee is the accepted currency. Traveler’s cheques can be redeemed at most banks and hotels. Besides, American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are mostly accepted.
Time: The country runs 4 hours ahead of the GMT.
Heath Information: On reaching Mauritius you are required to produce a certificate confirming your vaccination against yellow fever if you are traveling from a country having yellow fever. Free medical services are widely available in the country while private services are charged a fee.
