Mauritius Holidays
Mauritius is a beautiful island for holidays in the Indian Ocean. Although its very close to Africa, it's more influenced by its British and French history and a large Indian society. Aside from the Mauritius Christmas holiday and New Year holiday period, it doesn't really have a high or low holiday season. The winter in Mauritius is from July to September, when daytime temperatures are lower. With less rain and humidity, this is one of the idyllic to visit. Between January and April, the days can be hot and humid. December to March is the best holiday season if you want to go diving, when the sea is clear. Holidays to Mauritius are now available from a Heynes Travel today!
Mauritius Holidays together with Réunion and Rodrigues islands is part of the
Mascarene Islands. This archipelago was formed in a sequence of undersea
volcanic eruptions, as the African plate drifted over the Réunion hotspot.
They are no longer volcanically active, and the hotspot now rests under Réunion. The island of Mauritius itself is formed around a central plateau,
with its highest peak in the southwest, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at
828 metres. Around the plateau, the original crater can still be distinguished
from several mountains.
Satellite image of Mauritius, February 2003, with traced outline of island.The
local climate is tropical, adapted by southeast trade winds; there is a warm,
dry winter from May to November and a hot, wet, and humid summer from November
to May. Anti-cyclones affect the country during May to September. Cyclones
affect the country during November-April. Hollanda (1994) and Dina (2002) were
the worst two last cyclones to have affected the island.
The island's capital and largest city is Port Louis, in the northwest. Other
important towns are Curepipe, Vacoas, Phoenix, Quatre Bornes, Rose-Hill and
Beau-Bassin .
The island is well known for its natural beauty. Author Mark Twain, for
example, noted in Following the Equator, his personal travelogue, "You gather
the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and that heaven was
copied after Mauritius". (This quote is often taken out of context. Twain
actually wrote: "From one citizen you gather the idea that Mauritius was made
first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.
About Heynes Travel:
Our love for this magnificent island in the pure blue of the Indian Ocean began many years ago. It grew so strong that we decided that the unique experience we had enjoyed should be shared with others who could also be captivated by the incomparable charm and beauty of this magical location.
And so Mauritius Experience was created, a highly knowledge-able,
specialist tour operator dedicated to bringing you the very best of Mauritius.
Our unrivalled dedication and experience shows in the choice, the level of
service and the attention to detail we offer you.