MAURITIUS WELLBEING HOLIDAYS

Mauritius basks in splendid isolation in the warmest ocean of all, the Indian Ocean, just inside the Tropic of Capricorn, bounded by Africa, India and Australia. Surrounded by a tropical sea, enhanced by golden beaches, covered with swaying fields of sugar cane and fringed with exotic coconut palms and casuarinas, Mauritius is truly a garden resting on waters only four hours away from Johannesburg by air. The island has what it takes and more, to satisfy the whims of sunbathers, beachcombers, sightseers, mountaineers, swimmers, yachtsmen, water-skiers, skin-divers, anglers, big game fishermen, philatelists, punters, golfers, gamblers, all night ravers and ultimate escapers.

The island has a cosmopolitan blend of French, British, Indian, Chinese and Creole cultures, making it easy to understand why a trip to the beautiful island of Mauritius is a truly unique experience. Mauritius is, in every sense of the phrase, sheer paradise. The lagoons are pristine, the coral on the reef is growing and the beaches are pure, powdery white. The top hotels are consistently being voted amongst the best in the world, and the rest are consistently excellent. The food has evolved beyond belief into a true fusion cuisine with touches of the Mediterranean and the East. Entertainment is sophisticated and stylish. Wellness, beauty and energy spas are in every good hotel. So much is so different in Mauritius. So why not join the rest of the pleasure-seeking world, and discover the island that re-invented itself, right on our doorstep?

Getting around
Mauritius can be explored by hiring a jeep, a car or using the local bus service which spans the island. An international driver's licence is required if you intend to hire a rental car in Mauritius. Taxis are however readily available and reasonably inexpensive.

Climate:
The warmest months in Mauritius are between November and April. Temperatures range around 27 degrees centigrade. The coolest months are between June and October when temperatures average around 22 degrees centigrade.
Surf temperatures inside the reefs near shore are around 23C in winter and 27C in summer.

Electricity:
Power supply throughout the island is 220 volts with square three-pin plugs.

Currency:
The Mauritius monetary unit is the Rupee. Rupee travellers cheques may be purchased in South Africa and are recommended for your visit to the island.

Time:
Mauritius time is four hours ahead of Greenwich time, and two hours ahead of South Africa standard time.

Language:
The official languages of Mauritius are English and French. The local dialect is Creole.

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