Well, lounging on the beach is the obvious activity here, and in Mauritius, you can lounge on some of the most stunning beaches in the world! Being an island, there are fantastic, picture-perfect beaches wherever you look, and it is difficult to know which one to choose.
Those in the north are some of the most developed, whereas the east offers some of the best beaches untouched by tourism. This is, however, where most of the luxury hotels are to be found, and accommodation is more expensive in this area.
For those of you who fancy trying your hand at catching some marlin, tuna or even various types of shark, most of the hotels on the island are able to organise hiring a boat for some deep-sea fishing. The season runs from about November to April. Real enthusiasts may want to coincide their holiday with the Marlin World Cup, which is hosted by Mauritius in December by La Pirougue Hotel.
Culture vultures will enjoy Port Louis’, which has an excellent market. The Blue Penny Museum offers an interesting insight into the history of the island, China Town is vibrant and the mosque is atmospheric, offering an interesting mix of Indian, Creole and Islamic architectural styles.
The botanical gardens at Pamplemousses in northern Mauritius, offer the opportunity to see a huge variety of local and foreign plant species, and offer a bit of variety from beach-side activities.
Casela offers safari, near the town of Flic en Flac. Quad biking can also be done here, and the diving is some of the best in the island.
For non-divers, there is an excellent aquarium, offering a close-up view of tropical marine life. In addition, Mauritius offers golf, biking, horse riding and boat trips, most of which can be arranged through the hotels.