MAURITIUS
Those in the mood for lazing on miles of gorgeous beaches, bathing in aquamarine waters and promenading through technicolour gardens graced with palms, fragrant frangipani and bougainvillea know that all are guaranteed here.
With the water 70 metres deep a kilometre from the coast, Mauritius is a hot spot for deep sea fishing, particularly blue and black marlin, sharks and yellow tuna. It also offers remarkable colonial architecture and ruins, and a growing number of duty-free shops (it’s known as a shopping paradise).
Worship of a more sacred kind takes place at Triolet, the longest village on the island and home to Mauritius’ biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath, first built in 1819 in honour of the Gods Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Muruga, Brahma and Ganesha.
The island’s rich cultural history of French, Creole and Oriental influences is reflected in its cuisine a mixture of spicy curries, tropical fruits, seafood specialties and Chinese delicacies.
GMT: +4 Hours.
Flight Time: Approximately 12 Hours.
Currency: Mauritian Rupees.
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WEATHER
CLIMATE
A tropical maritime climate, generally always sunny, with relatively little seasonal variation in temperatures. Winter, from May to October, is warm and dry. Summer, November to April, is hot, humid and rainy.
TEMPERATURE / RAINFALL
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TEMP (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
RAINFALL (MM) | 176 | 203 | 245 | 163 | 83 | 65 | 63 | 58 | 38 | 34 | 79 | 128 |
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