Mauritius lies in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean beneath the Tropic of Capricorn, about 3,000km off the east coast of Africa. Discovered in 1505 by a Portuguese navigator, the island was occupied successively by the Dutch and the French, then ceded to Great Britain in 1814 before gaining independence in 1969. Today the one million plus population consists of Hindus, Muslims, Chinese, Creoles and Europeans and it is this integrated, exotic potpourri of languages, customs, cultures and cuisine which makes Mauritius so vibrant and appealing.

By contrast to the Seychelles or the Maldives, accommodation on Mauritius is on the one main island. The 330km of
coastline is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs, while its white sand beaches are lapped by amazingly crystal-clear
blue waters. But what truly sets Mauritius apart from many other idyllic tropical locations is the excellent standard of
service and accommodation.

NORTH COAST

The flatter, rockier north coast is renowned for the village of Grand Baie. With a variety of restaurants, shops and activities, Grand Baie has become very popular with tourists who like to venture from the resort and experience island life. Merville beach is perfectly located on its own crescent beach and is within walking distance of the areas attractions.

EAST COAST

East coast Mauritius has become synonymous with some of the islands premier resorts. On this side of the island the resorts are more isolated and spread-out, with each one strategically positioned on its own stretch of secluded beach. The resorts we have chosen have the best beaches and are close to attractions such as Ile aux Cerfs.

WEST COAST

The west coast of Mauritius is known for its long stretches of white-sand beaches and calm tropical bays. The mountainous terrain is cloaked in indigenous forest and provides a scenic backdrop to the beautiful and relaxed resorts, which hug the coast. The hotels featured are all unique in character and each has its own endearing charm and characteristics.

SOUTH COAST

This is the least developed part of Mauritius, with a handful of resorts having only just been completed. The mountainous scenery is covered by thick forests and beautiful waterfalls, which are featured on some of the sightseeing trips that can be purchased locally.

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