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MAURITIUS
Mauritius is one of the world's most sophisticated
island retreats. It boasts fantastic luxury hotels with modern
facilities, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, water sports,
deep sea fishing, scuba-diving and excellent restaurants,
offering the ultimate luxury for beach lovers, and is the
perfect honeymoon destination. The island is approximately
1865 km2 with a coastline almost entirely surrounded by coral
reefs, a great central plateau and impressive mountains. There
are direct flights from London, Johannesburg, Nairobi and
Harare to Port Louis, the capital.
WHEN
TO GO
Mauritius is pleasant year round with daytime temperatures
in the mid to high 20s. Winter months (May - September) have
temperate days, cooler nights and less humidity. Summer months
(October - April) are hotter and more humid and best for big
game fishing, with a risk of cyclones between January and
March. December is peak season.
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WEATHER
CHART: PORT LOUIS
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Ave max F
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Ave max C
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Ave rain in.
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| January |
86
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30
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8.5
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| February |
85
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29
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7.8
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| March |
84
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29
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8.7
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| April |
82
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28
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5
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| May |
79
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26
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3.8
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| June |
76
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24
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2.6
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| July |
75
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24
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2.3
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| August |
75
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24
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2.5
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| September |
77
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25
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1.4
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| October |
80
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27
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1.6
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| November |
83
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28
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1.8
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| December |
85
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29
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4.6
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WHERE TO STAY
Le Saint Géran
An elegant and sophisticated five-star hotel situated
on the north east coast. It is set in lush tropical
gardens surrounded by turquoise seas and a reef protected
lagoon. As Sun International's flagship it has 175 air-conditioned
rooms with modern facilities and 24 hour room service.
Facilities include a 9-hole golf course, floodlit tennis
courts, restaurants, extensive water sport activities
and a casino.
Royal Palm
Beachcomber's flagship and a member of the "Leading
Hotels of the World", situated on Grand Baie on
the north west coast, about 15 miles from the capital.
The hotel has 82 air-conditioned ensuite rooms and facilities
which provide a perfect blend of European comfort and
tropical elegance.
Le Paradis
A resort hotel set in 100 acres of tropical gardens
on the southwest Le Morne peninsula of the island. Its
extensive sandy white beaches lead to a lagoon protected
by a coral reef. This hotel has the most extensive sporting
facilities on the island and a casino, cabaret and dancing.
Trou aux Biches Village Hotel
Set in a tropical estate of nearly 100 acres. The
accommodation is in thatched rondavels facing 5km of
white, sandy beach. Most of the hotel's water sports
facilities are included and there is a full entertainment
complex including nightly floorshows and cabaret. Honeymooners
discounts are available.
The Residence
A new highly acclaimed hotel, set in 25 acres of
lush tropical gardens, with 171 luxury air-conditioned
suites. The hotel has excellent sporting facilities
and a pampering health club.
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