Mauritius, the Republic of

If you are planning a trip to Mauritius, first, congratulations, you know it exists!! Tiny island in the Indian ocean, east of Madagascar, and southeast of the Seychelles, Mauritius is known for its beautiful white sands and warm, friendly people. A former French and British colony, as a result the main languages spoken are Mauritian Creole, French and English.

Getting to Mauritius:

The most practical way to access Mauritius is by plane. For a small island it is well connected by air routes with Air Mauritius (the national airline) as well as international airlines like Emirates, Air France, Virgin Airlines, British Airways all flying from major cities in Asia, Europe and Australia. You can fly directly from Heathrow and CDG and also from other main European airports (less frequently). You can also fly directly from Dubai, Hong Kong or via South Africa. From North America unfortunately there is no easy way to get there and it take about 23 hours of flying time, excluding layovers!
While most boats arriving in the port are cargo vessels, you can catch a few Indian Ocean cruises that will land you in Mauritius. To find out if you need a visa for Mauritius check here (most developed countries do not). For more information on how to get to Mauritius, read on here.

Mauritius is a melting pot of cultures, an ode to nature, and home to some of the most hospitable people in the world. What’s not to love?

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