Mauritius, a sparkling jewel in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, will fascinate you in many ways. The contrast of colours, cultures and flavours gives this island such charm that the stage is set for an unforgettable holiday.
Here you'll have the opportunity to enjoy unparalleled luxury, a level of sophistication far beyond other tropical destinations. Here you will discover the true meaning of beauty, a statement that will keep you coming back to the shores of Mauritius. Named after the Dutch Prince Maurice van Nassau...
Tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; warm, dry winter (May to November); hot, wet, humid summer (November to May)
Indo-Mauritian (compose approximately two thirds of the total population), Creole, Sino-Mauritian, Franco-Mauritian
It is common to be playfully slapped on the shoulder in normal conversation in Mauritius.
Dholl Puri — pan-fried, split pea flatbread stuffed with a variety of fillings including rougaille (a tomato-based sauce), green chutney, kheer rice pudding, or lima bean curry
Upper middle-income Indian Ocean island economy; diversified portfolio; investing in maritime security; strong tourism sector decimated by COVID-19; expanding in information and financial services; environmentally fragile
Mauritius