Holiday in Mauritius: reviews of tourists, photos

In the southwestern part of the warm Indian Ocean there is a small, but at the same time surprisingly beautiful island of Mauritius. It is a small corner of East Africa, located several hundred kilometers from Madagascar. Despite the small size of the island and the distance from Europe, rest in Mauritius is very popular with our compatriots and residents of many other countries. Tours there are acquired by those who appreciate the comfort and convenience of living and are willing to spend a lot of money on their trip.

Paradise for holidaymakers

Rest on Mauritius allows you to escape from worldly worries and civilization, touching the origins of nature, while not forgetting about the comfort. The island is famous for its luxurious resorts, stretching along the white sandy coast. This is a separate world, which provides an unforgettable vacation in Mauritius. Reviews of tourists say that there is everything to have a good time. For the travelers work swimming pools and restaurants, SPA-salons, golf courses and much more.

Rest on Mauritius is not cheap. But, despite this, this tourist destination is among the most popular. In addition, every year the flow of holidaymakers continues to increase. Even couples come here to play a wedding. This island is preferred by divers because of the amazing underwater beauty of its beauty. Rest in Mauritius is suitable for fishermen and for those who just want to fully experience the holiday bliss.

High season

The largest flow of holidaymakers is observed on the island from November to April. This season is considered the most active. In this period, about one million tourists come to Mauritius to relax. Most of all here travelers from France and Britain, China and Germany. Not the last place in this list is occupied by Russia. Rest on Mauritius (photos see below) is preferred by lovers of comfort and high service.

But a particularly numerous flow of tourists is observed on the island during the New Year holidays. It comes to the fact that the local airport has to work in a reinforced mode, meeting the planes arriving in Mauritius. Rest in January on this island is preferred by those who wish to spend a winter vacation on the ocean shore, warmed by the rays of a warm tropical sun. That is why, despite the high prices, trips to Mauritius during this period are even more expensive.

Low Season

The island is not built budget hotels or hotels. This is the policy of the Government of the Republic of Mauritius. Season for rest for those who want to spend the minimum amount, in this regard, you need to choose low. As for June and July, in these months the weather on the island is often upset by gusty winds. However, in May, August and September, you can perfectly relax, saving your family budget. During this period, there are few tourists on the island and the prices for hotel rooms are somewhat falling. In addition, the low season is the best time for a holiday in Mauritius for those who do not tolerate heat and do not like turmoil.

Sights of the island

For many travel enthusiasts, rest on the island of Mauritius is not only a permanent stay on the magnificent beaches. Many people prefer to leave their comfortable hotel for a while, in order to get to know the island more closely.

Often, many tours are already included in the tours to Mauritius. Among them:

• Deep sea fishing on marlin;
• A trip to the distillery with a tasting of strong pure rum;
• Excursion to the factory-museum of sugar cane.

However, for those who want to get acquainted with the island, there are even more varied tours that are booked directly at the hotel, after you have already arrived on vacation. In Mauritius, tourists are recommended to visit the capital's Port Louis, on the territory of which the historical interactive museum is located. The most famous of its exhibits are the most unique brands of the 18th century - the "orange" and "blue" Mauritius. The tourists deserve attention to the natural phenomenon of "colorful lands", located in the very center of the island.

The travelers will also like the sacred lake of Hindus, as well as the nearby uninhabited islands, which can be reached by a conventional catamaran.
Tourists are also offered excursions, during which you can see Hindu temples and picturesque churches, ancient ruins and ancient castles, protected areas and botanical gardens. Despite the fact that the island is rather small (on foot it can be crossed literally per day), it will take several days to visit the sights.

Time for excursions

To view the sights best in the autumn season and in the second half of spring. In other words, the optimal time for excursions is a period beginning in September and lasting until December, as well as April and May. At this time, the island is the most calm weather. But in these periods, according to tourists, for comfortable excursions you will need strong shoes, a hat and bottled water.

Beach season

Rest on the warm sand of the coastal zones of the Indian Ocean - the main part of the tours to Mauritius. And this is not accidental. After all, the island is not only protected by coral reefs, but also has a magnificent climate. All this in combination gives an opportunity for a swimming season to last a whole year. But nevertheless the best time for rest in Mauritius is the period from the end of autumn to the middle of winter, and also from the middle of spring to its end.

In winter, in coastal waters, the average temperature is +23 degrees. Air during this day is warmed to 25-27 degrees. In the climatic summer season, ocean waters warm up more. Their temperature reaches 27-28 degrees. The tides on the Mauritius coasts are very insignificant. Every tourist can get acquainted with their schedule at any of the island's hotels.

According to visitors, the most favorable time for the beach season are the periods from November to January and April to May. That's when the hottest weather is observed. With the ease of transferring the high temperature of the air, constantly blowing southeast trade winds allow.

Season for diving

Fans of scuba diving should go to Mauritius in September and January. This is the most successful period for diving, when in the waters of the Indian Ocean you can observe a wide variety of tropical fauna and flora. These are giant turtles and sea eagles, blue marlin and white-shark sharks, thicket gargonaria and much more.

Diving into the coastal waters of the island is safe because of the continuous tape of coral reefs. They allow you to enter the water safely both during the day and at night.

Tourists and diving from the outside of the reefs will also enjoy the spectacular sight. Here, scuba diving lovers can see underwater caves, marble caves and rocky plateaus. But because of the strong current in these places, immersion is possible only with an instructor.

A total of about thirty specialized diving centers are located on the island of Mauritius. The most popular of them are those that are in the northern and south-eastern part of the island.

In the best period for diving, the temperature of coastal waters is 25-27 degrees, and visibility in them reaches twenty meters.

Season for surfing

During the winter months, the largest waves can be observed in Mauritius. That is why this period is considered the most favorable for surfing. Fans of this sport prefer the bay of Tamarin. It is located in the south-west of the island, facing the winds. Sometimes for tourists here they organize special camps.

It is worth bearing in mind that newcomers can come to the island to ride on "training waves" at any time of the year. But experienced athletes will prefer the period from November to April, and also from June to July. At this time, they may even need a wetsuit. It is most safe to ride at high tide, if there are no serious undercurrents.

Season for fishermen

For those who like to hunt for marine life, it is advisable to go to Mauritius in September-May. It is at this time after swimming and spending time on the beach you can do another (the second most popular) entertainment on the island - deep-sea fishing. Exotic catch will impress any tourist. This is a blue-gray shark and blue marlin, a barracuda and a goldfin tuna, as well as many other interesting species of the inhabitants of the depths.

Of course, fishing in Mauritius can be practiced all year round. However, from September to May this activity will bring the greatest satisfaction because of a good bite. The most inconvenient is participation in mini-tournaments. This is the competition for the fastest deep-sea fishing, in which up to four teams participate.

Mauritius and professional competitions are held. The most prestigious of them is the Marlin World Cup. These are international competitions, which are organized in December-March.

Season of weddings

Probably, from the marriage in Mauritius would not refuse any of the lovers couples seeking to legalize their relationship. That is why the island plays a huge number of weddings, for which the autumn season is chosen. The newlyweds are fascinated by this wonderful land where you can spend an unforgettable honeymoon. Attracts the island and married couples with experience. Couples who have lived for more than one year in marriage seek to Mauritius to refresh their relationship by arranging a symbolic wedding ceremony in this exotic land.

It is on this amazing island that many couples embody the most daring of their fantasies in registering a marriage. This is a painting under the water, where exotic giant fish become witnesses, as well as a wedding on a snow-white yacht floating in the waters of a dazzling ocean, or legitimizing relations on a mountain peak.

The maximum number of such ceremonies falls on autumn because at that time the weather on the island is relatively dry. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that those who decided to conduct a pleasant ceremony should book services three to four months before the registration.

Features of climate

Mauritius is located in the tropics. The temperature regime on the island is fairly even throughout the year. Only from April to November the air here warms up two degrees lower than in October-May.

The climate on the island is very humid. This is especially observed from June to August, and also from December to May, when the rainy season hits Mauritius. Precipitation in the form of showers is strong enough, but their duration is not long. In the same season, the island is subject to cyclones, often causing a storm.

The weather in Mauritius can change up to several times a day, but overall it remains favorable. After all, these cyclones do not have destructive power.

Numerous tourists who previously visited this paradise, prefer to rest in Mauritius in February and January. These are the warmest months of the year.

Hospitable Hotels

With regard to tourists Mauritians adhere to very strict rules. They believe that only the elite can visit their island. At the same time, local residents do not want to turn their native land into a place for mass tourism. This is the reason why hotels in Mauritius belong only to the first line, and tours to the island are offered only with the mark of luxury.

Buildings designed to accommodate tourists are located along the entire perimeter of the island. There are about eighty hotels, each of which was built with the participation of the best designers of our planet.

There are almost no free beaches in Mauritius. The entire coast is divided into four-and five-star hotels, whose staff spoils and surprises their welcome guests.

Vacation with children

Traveling to Mauritius with the whole family to some tourists seems an unfortunate venture. However, it is not. At all, it will not be spoiled on the island of Mauritius to have a rest with children. In addition, they, like you, will be happy to see such a beautiful and exotic place.

But how to arrange a holiday with children on the island of Mauritius? Reviews of tourists say that you will first need to find a suitable hotel. Many hotels have children's clubs and there are various additions that will not let the children get sad.

It is recommended to pay attention to food. Some hotels offer a special children's menu. It consists of the most common dishes for us, which will not need to be adjusted.

If your child is still nursing, then to buy diapers and special food will have to visit stores located in major cities. In such cases, the most preferable accommodation is in a hotel near a large village.