Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mauritius
Why Go?
Mark Twain once wrote that 'Mauritius was made first and then heaven, heaven being
copied after Mauritius'. For the most part, it's true: Mauritius is rightly famed for its sap-
phire waters, powder-white beaches and luxury resorts. But there's so much more to Mauri-
tius than the beach when it comes to attractions. There's bird-watching and hiking in the
forested and mountainous interior or world-class diving and snorkelling. Or there are boat
trips to near-perfect islets and excursions to fabulous botanical gardens and colonial planta-
tion houses. Either way, the possibilities can seem endless. And the
real
Mauritius - a hot
curry of different cultures, traffic and quiet fishing villages - is never far away.
Ultimately, Mauritius is the kind of place that rewards even the smallest attempts at ex-
ploration. So, if your biggest discovery is the beach butler service at your hotel, then you'll
need to plan a second visit!
When to Go
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Mauritius enjoys a typically tropical climate with year-round heat. The summer months
are from December to April, when it can be extremely humid, and the cooler winter, such
as it is, runs from May to November.
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Peak cyclone months are January and February, with cyclones possible until April.
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Coastal temperatures range between 25°C and 33°C in summer and between 18°C and
24°C in winter. On the plateau it will be some 5°C cooler.
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High season roughly runs from November to April, with a Christmas-New Year peak, al-
though other factors (French school holidays for example) can also cause spikes in prices
and visitor numbers.
Best Places to Eat
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Eureka Table d'Hôte (
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Chez Tante Athalie (
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)
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Lambic (
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)
