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Introduction
Few places on the planet are more photogenic than the Maldives, with its 1,200 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. Maldives Holidays are a paradise for divers, surfers and sailors and each of its beautiful resorts is set on its own private island, offering everything from underwater spas to open-air cinemas, or sunken wine cellars to treetop restaurants - which are perhaps best discovered on an all-inclusive holiday.
If you're looking for snorkelling, diving, relaxing in lagoons teeming with marine life and spotting dolphins while you sip a cool beverage, then a beach holiday in the Maldives is for you. Chill out and relax with a good book, or pamper yourself with a blissful spa treatment, and dine in style on your very own private island. The wonderful year-round warm weather and white sandy beaches of the Maldives provide a stunning retreat and an ideal destination for a honeymoon. For more idyllic beach escapes, why not consider holidays in Mauritius or Seychelles?
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At a glance
Emirates gateway: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
Time zone: +2 hours
Currency: The Mauritian Rupee (MUR). It’s sensible to order currency in advance of your trip, but ATMs are widespread on the island and credit cards generally accepted
Languages: English is generally accepted as the official language, but Creole is most widely spoken. You will also hear French, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Urdu and Chinese
Dialing code: +230
Religion: A real mix – but almost half of the population are Hindu, followed by Christian (mainly Roman Catholic), Muslim, Chinese Buddhism and Confucianism
Plug sockets: 230V/50hz and often UK three-pin sockets, but take an adaptor in case of variation
Airport to North Coast: 60 mins
Airport to South Coast: 50 mins
Airport to East and West Coast: 60 mins

When to visit
Mauritius is at its coolest from May to September, although temperatures rarely drop below 25C. December to April is when the island is at its hottest and most humid and when it also has the highest chance of rain, the volume of which can vary across the island.
Experiences
The peaceful atmosphere makes Mauritius a popular spot for sleepy beach holidays, but beyond its beautiful beaches and luxury hotels lies a growing range of fun and adrenalin-fuelled activities, while its bustling capital Port Louis has much to hold the attention.
• Gaze at giant Amazonian lilies on ponds at the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden.
• Learn to dive in one of the world’s top diving destinations, loved for its warm waters, good underwater visibility and abundant marine life.
• Plan an adventure in the Black River Gorges National Park, home to the island’s highest mountain, Little Black River Peak.
• Try the delicious Mauritian cuisine, influenced by the Indian, Creole and Chinese heritage of the islanders, which is best discovered on an all-inclusive holiday.

Areas of Mauritius
North
The sunniest part of the island, boasting chalky-white beaches and good proximity to Port Louis, it’s hardly surprising the north is the tourism hotspot, especially around Grand Baie, with plenty of restaurants lining Coastal Road. When it comes to activities, there’s everything from sky diving to parasailing, underwater walks to submarine excursions, or simply a catamaran cruise, to sleepier Ilot Gabriel. Shaded by tall casuarina trees, ** Trou aux Biches** is considered one of the best beaches on the island and Mont Choisy, a 2km stretch of white sand, also curves north from here. Up at the island’s most northerly tip is the peaceful fishing village of Cap Malheureux, or Cape of Misfortune, named for its history of shipwrecks.
East
Home to beaches such as 10km Belle Mare, the eastern shoreline is where many of the original luxury hotels started life, such as One&Only Le Saint Geran and Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa. Definitely plan a day at sea from here, stopping off at Ile aux Cerfs, a popular island on a boat trip from the tourist hub of Trou d’Eau Douce. Blue Bay Marine Park – the only one in Mauritius – on the southeast coast near Mahebourg, is one of the best places to snorkel close to shore, or you can take a ride in a glass-bottomed boat. The reserve is home to private Ile des Deux Cocos, complete with 1920s villa and managed by LUX Resorts, who can reserve it for an overnight stay, day trip, or exclusive event. Or opt for Ile aux Aigrettes, a conservation island where tortoises lumber in the shade and you can spot the rare Telfair’s skinks, the ornately-coloured day gecko and pink pigeons.
South & West
The “sunset coast”, which stretches along the west side of the island from Port Louis down to Le Morne Peninsula, has some of Mauritius’ most breathtaking scenery and is home to Black River Gorges National Park. A fascinating side trip is Grand Bassin, a crater-lake and sacred Hindu site with a towering 33-metre statue of Shiva. For family holidays, La Vanille Nature Park has hundreds of Giant Aldabra tortoises to wander among, while Casela Nature Park has canyon swinging, quad biking or a more sedate safari among some of Africa’s most famed creatures. More key attractions include Flic en Flac, a legendary surf spot in the 1970s now famed for its dolphins, while Le Morne in the south is home to exclusive hotels and excellent kite surfing with the monolith of Le Morne Brabant among the island’s best climbs. Historically the south is less developed, with empty beaches and fishing villages, but several “domaines” or sugar estates, have now been turned over to nature and activity tourism, such as the one at Bel Ombre.
Reasons to be there with Emirates Holidays
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