Mauritus

While retaining its unique island charm, the small volcanic island of Mauritius in the warm Indian Ocean has become a tourist mecca with a sophisticated infrastructure. Guests can choose from an array of holiday options from luxurious exclusivity and seclusion, right through to none-stop togetherness.

Those who return time and time again say its for that perfect holiday mix of action and relaxation, the kind which refreshes and revives. Mauritius caters superbly for different visitors with different needs from families to honeymooners. You name your holiday and Mauritius will provide it with its glorious beaches, limitless watersports including deep sea fishing and colourful markets, landmarks and shops in the island’s historic capital of Port Louis. For sun, sports and nightly entertainment, Mauritius is great fun for all ages. That’s the beauty of Mauritius, you choose your pace. For families, the Kids Club and childcare facilities are first class.

Location

The beautiful islands of Mauritius are located in the Indian Ocean around 900km east of Madagascar. Reunion, french island, is 200 km south west and Rodrigues, a dependence of Mauritius is 600 km to the east. The islands are renowned for having been the only known home of the dodo which was first sighted in 1600. Less than 80 years later, it was extinct.

Highlights

- Laze on magnificent beaches in Mauritius
- Savour a variety of exotic cuisine
- Enjoy every imaginable watersport facility on the paradise island of Ile aux Cerfs
- Enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving in the magical underwater world of the coral reefs
- Go bargain hunting in Port Louis market
- Leave the children to be entertained at the Kids Club while parents enjoy quality time with each other.

Currency

The Mauritian unit of currency is the rupee (Rs), which is divided into 100 cents. Armed with your PIN, it’s perfectly possible to travel on plastic in Mauritius since ATMs are widespread. The majority of machines accept Visa and MasterCard, or any similar cards in the Cirrus and Plus networks, while Amex now has a tie-in with Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB).

Visas

Most visitors do not require a visa to enter Mauritius and initial entry is usually granted for a maximum stay of one month.

Full details and requirements can be discussed when you make your travel enquiry. Please remember, travelers are solely responsible for ensuring they have all the correct travel documents in place for their trip.

Power

British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade or European plug with two circular metal pins.