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MAURITIUS
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Mauritius
LUX* Le Morne
Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and heaven was copied after Mauritius.
Mark Twain
Key Facts
Time Zone is GMT + 4 hours
The official languages are
English and French. Creole (a
mixture of French and African
languages) is the most widely spoken. Hindi, Bhojpuri, Urdu and Chinese are also spoken.
With its wonderful tropical climate, Mauritius is very much an all-year-round destination. The island has a maritime climate that is characterised by mild temperatures with small seasonal and daily variations. November to April are the hottest months with temperatures averaging 27oC. It is coolest between June and September when the mercury drops to around 22oC. It is fairly dry from June to October and there is a marked wet season during the summer months between November and February. Cyclones may occur between November and February, peaking in January and February. The relative humidity is fairly high.
The currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MR). 1 Rupee = 100 cents
A perfect tropical beach holiday destination, for couples and families alike.
Relax in the sophisticated surroundings of your resort hotel and enjoy the beaches, watersports, golf courses, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and many other activities and leisure facilities on offer in this tropical playground.
With it’s Creole and European influences, fine seafood and talented chefs,
the culinary experience is also incredible. Several of the resorts we recommend offer wedding packages and have full kids and teen clubs on site.
The island is approximately 40 miles north to south and 28 miles east to west, making it an ideal size to explore. You might like to rent a soft-top jeep and spend a day or two visiting the markets, shops, towns, public beaches and tourist sites of this safe multi-cultural island.
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