Destination introduction
On your holiday in Mauritius, you can expect paradisiacal sweeps of tranquil white sands, backdrops of rugged, rainforest-carpeted mountains and some of the world’s finest accommodation.
Many of our fantastic Mauritius hotels offer championship golf courses. You'll also find sublimely pampering spas throughout and a flavoursome local cuisine influenced by the whole Indian Ocean shore and beyond.
Choose from our wide selection of Mauritius offers.
Mauritius holiday highlights
• Your Mauritius holiday should include a round of golf on one of the island's breathtaking championship courses.
• Take an exhilarating deep-sea fishing expedition to catch marlin and shark.
• Head to Port Louis' market, with its intoxicating smell of spices and fresh tea leaves.
• Upgrade to private transfers at a selection of hotels and you'll be able to check-in for your flight at your hotel.
Mauritius All Inclusive holidays
This exotic island offers some of the finest all inclusive packages for the ultimate in relaxation. View our vast range of Mauritius all inclusive holidays.
Mauritius honeymoons
All of our Mauritius hotels are wonderful honeymoon settings, where you'll enjoy an incredibly romantic holiday to celebrate your union. For more on our Mauritius honeymoons, visit our dedicated Mauritius honeymoon page. Please note that due to local laws and customs, same sex honeymoons for men are not recommended in Mauritius.
Weddings in Mauritius
Getting married in Mauritius is a simple and magical way to tie the knot. This serene, exotic land of endless beaches and swaying palms is inspiring and romantic - the perfect wedding destination.
Some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts sit on the island - indulgent retreats with world class golf and sublime spas.
All our Mauritius wedding hotels also offer renewal of vows ceremonies, and many boast special offers and discounts exclusive to wedding couples. To find out more about our specially negotiated wedding packages, see our Weddings in Mauritius page.
Mauritius multi-centre holidays
Your holiday need not be restricted to Mauritius alone, as this idyllic Indian Ocean island fabulously complements other exotic and far-flung destinations. You might combine your Mauritius holiday with spotting the ‘Big Five’ in Tanzania or South Africa, or hitting the shopper's paradise of Dubai.
Our favourite Mauritius multi-centre highlights are:
• Dubai and Mauritius - hit the malls of Dubai ahead of four nights relaxing in Mauritius.
• Kruger and Mauritius - combine South Africa’s wild Kruger Park with five nights at beautiful Preskil Beach.
See our range of Mauritius multi-centre offers.
Kuoni Exclusive Mauritius Hotels
We have specially selected some of our favourite resorts and made them exclusive to Kuoni customers in the UK. These resorts also rate amongst the most consistently recommended hotels on Trip Advisor. In Mauritius, we are exclusively featuring Astroea Beach - a charming new resort on Mauritius' southeast coast that also enjoys the benefit of sharing the facilities at nearby Preskil Beach Resort.
Mauritius tailor made
If you can’t find your ideal Mauritius holiday, our team of dedicated Mauritius experts can build your perfect holiday itinerary from scratch. Perhaps also include one of our Authentic Experiences to truly experience this beautiful island.
Call 01306 747002 or email for your tailor made holiday quotation.
For more about Mauritius holidays, view our:
• Mauritius holiday facts and information
• Mauritius i-travel articles, including:
• Snapshot of Mauritius
• Spotlight on Le Touessrok
• Spotlight: Long Beach, Mauritius
Other similar destinations
You might also consider a holiday in Maldives, Seychelles, Bali or the Caribbean.
Shopping
Curepipe is the most reputed spot for tourist shopping but Port Louis is quite good as well.
Chinese and Indian merchants will dazzle you with sari lengths in shimmering silk or cotton. Hand-woven saris and blouses are the most attractive. Shirts, dresses and even knitwear are likely to be better bargains than back home.
Baskets, hats, fans, table napkins and tablemats provide inexpensive souvenirs of island handicrafts. Along with a whole range of shell jewellery and ornaments, there are objects in wood and jade. Straw figurines, dolls and macrame complete a particularly varied range of local handicrafts. Models of boats and old sailing ships are often beautifully made. Numerous excellent craftsmen in Curepipe compete for attention. Duty-free goods include
cameras, watches-and diamonds.
Bargaining is not going to get you very far, except possibly in markets and with beach hawkers. Each town will have its boutik, a little local shop stocking everything, but there are plenty of supermarkets, too.
Rum and rum-mixes will recall sunny memories of your Mauritian visit, or you can toast your return with locally grown tea.