Mauritius Family Holidays
Fly to
Mauritius
flying time
11 hours 40 minutes
time difference
GMT +4 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever if arriving from endemic area
Best time to travel
May - December
Weather
Mauritius experiences a hot and humid summer from December to April and cooler, drier conditions from May to November. Under the influence of the prevailing south-easterly winds, the east coast is slightly cooler and wetter than the west. The winds can bring a welcome relief to the east coast in the hottest summer months but are more blustery here in July and August. The cyclone season lasts from December to March. Although a direct hit is rare, cyclones far out at sea can bring some days of squally rain.
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Please find below a selection of our favourite properties in Mauritius that we believe are perfect for families. For more information about Mauritius and the full collection of properties we recommend click here.
Once at the crossroads of the African and Arabian trade routes, the island of Mauritius encapsulates a melting pot of cultures.
A Mauritius holiday with Abercrombie & Kent is as fascinating and diverse as the island itself.
Driving across this spectacular island you will see visions in saffron saris walking gracefully under the shade of banyan trees and Hindu temples covered in deities rising out of fields shoulder high with sugar cane. Mauritius holidays are defined by the island's hospitable people, delicious cuisine, miles of sandy beaches and array of watersports activities, making it a special place for honeymooners, couples and families seeking a relaxing beach holiday. Without doubt, Mauritius offers some of the finest hotels in the Indian Ocean.
The Residence
Inspired by turn of the century plantation houses and elegantly colonial in style, The Residence Mauritius nestles between tropical gardens and an expansive stretch of powdery white sand. There are plenty....
The St Regis Mauritius Resort
The UNESCO World Heritage site Le Morne Mountain provides a befitting backdrop to the resort and with the world’s best diving and kite-surfing spots moments away...
TROU AUX BICHES RESORT AND SPA
Trou aux Biches is set on a 35 hectare estate with beautiful tropical gardens and a beachfront setting it is a sublime place to relax and be pampered in the Indian Ocean...
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Guest Testimonial
The Higham Bingham, Orient Express Train was another highlight in both directions which included Lunch going over to Machu Piccu and Dinner on our return to Cusco..absolutely fantastic.
- TW, London
Peking to Paris Rally
Spirit of Adventure Lives On
Follow Michelle & Mike on their incredible adventure in the Peking to Paris rally and enter our competition.
A&K Philanthropy
Madrasati ('My School')
Is an innovative grassroots project to rehabilitate schools and improve their learning environment; we have adopted Balquees School in Amman.
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