This jewel of the Indian Ocean extends an opportunity to become one with nature like few other places. Mauritius invites you to slow your pace and relax. Swim or dive round the coral reefs, enjoy a beach barbecue, watch the ocean at its most mighty or lie down under a mesmerising star-studded sky. While on land, enjoy a dish of curried chickpeas on the terrace of a French café, sip wine or ale and listen to Créole music. The numerous uncharted reefs make self-skippering impossible here — a local skipper will be on hand to guide you. This is meant to be a lazy holiday!

A tropical climate modified by southeast trade winds with little seasonal variation, making Mauritius a perfect year round destination. Summer runs from November to April and temperatures may reach as high as 34ºC. Humidity is highest from December to April. Cyclones, with strong winds and heavy rain, can occur between January and March. Mauritius usually experiences three or four cyclones a year, each lasting a couple of days. In winter, from May to October, temperatures are a comfortable 20ºC to 26ºC. Sea temperatures vary slightly over the year between 24ºC and 28ºC. Sea breezes blow all year, especially on the east coast and ensure that heat and humidity are never unbearable.