Mauritius meets Rodrigues – a tale of two islands

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Mauritius Family Explorer

Mauritius sits out in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, but it is easier for families than its far-flung setting suggests. Overnight flights from the UK help with the long journey, the time difference is manageable, and the island’s high hotel standards mean you can often get brilliant space, service, and more family facilities than you might expect for your budget. This holiday gives you two distinct sides of the island: the north for calm lagoon days, offshore-island views and easy resort time, then the southeast for Blue Bay Marine Park, Mahébourg, and a more local feel. Our recommended hotels are all-inclusive, which makes budgeting far easier upfront and leaves you with fewer on-holiday expenses.

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Three Coasts of Mauritius

More than just a fly-and-flop, this 12-night Mauritius itinerary is designed for those who want more from their holiday than a sun lounger and a stack of paperbacks – although there’s plenty of time for that, too. You’ll move around the island from one five-star hotel to the next, thanks to private transfers that are all arranged for you, swapping coastlines and perspectives, and discovering that Mauritius is far from one-dimensional. You’ll begin on the east coast, renowned for polished beach resorts and sleek sophistication. Head south and the landscape turns wilder and more untamed, where sugarcane gives way to forested hills and a sense of old-world island life. Finally, the southwest turns up the drama with towering mountains, long waves, and the kind of show-stealing sunsets that stop conversation mid-sentence.

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Mauritius Sky to the Sea

Mauritius shares the reputation for stunning beaches, excellent diving and fabulous beach resorts that you'll find on other islands within the Indian Ocean, but here there's a little more to do if going beyond the beach is on your holiday wishlist. It's famed for it's championship golf courses, buzzing markets and street food from it's diverse cultural heritage and the simplicity of getting around the island to explore.

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Mauritius & La Reunion

Here you’ll find all the swanky pool-meets-white-sand resorts you’d expect from a romantic destination. But these volcanic islands have another side to them too. With mountainous peaks, cascading falls and jungle-like forests, they’re a playground for adventure-seekers. Scenery wise, you’re in for a serious treat – whatever you do, don’t forget your camera.

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Mauritius Beach Twin-Centre

The only thing better than spending your time lazing on one of Mauritius's beautiful beaches is the chance the scene and head to a second beach-front resort. Much is made of which of the island's coast is best – north, south, east or west – and on this two-stop break, you can experience two of the four and make your own mind up. Pairing up LUX* Grand Gaube and LUX* Belle Mare is a particularly perfect holiday for families as both resorts have exceptional features and facilities for guests of all ages.