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Mauritius Honeymoons

Mauritius boasts a coral-fringed coastline of white beaches and pretty bays. Inland it is a mix of jagged mountain scenery countered by lush green sugar plantations. The island offers long safe, sandy beaches and superb water sports, particularly scuba diving and deep-sea fishing. Non-divers can don helmet and weights for an undersea walk, take a submarine descent or enjoy a glass-bottom boat trip. Most resort hotels offer the full range of watersports such as water-skiing, scuba diving, pedal boats, jet skiing and even parasailing.

Diverse cultures, Hindu, Muslim, Chinese and European, coexist happily and the various religious rites and festivals lend an additional fascination and colour to life on the island. It’s not hard to see why the world’s beautiful people have been flocking to Mauritius in ever increasing numbers. The island excels at five-star luxury hotels and unsurpassed resort retreats, which offer excellent food, service and value for money. Mauritius is easily accessible with direct flights from London, Johannesburg (4 hours) and Cape Town. The island has year-round appeal, but the weather is best from April to June and then from September to November. November to April are the best months for diving and fishing

Belle Mare Plage in Mauritius

The Belle Mare Plage is set in lush tropical gardens along a magnificent coral protected beach. Each en-suite room is air-conditioned and opens onto a balcony that faces the gardens and the sea. Enjoy 7 nights here on the tropical island of Mauritius with its coral-fringed coastline of white beaches and pretty bays. The coral reef which circles the whole island offers great snorkelling and diving.


Climate Sub-tropical climate with hot and humid (rainy) season from January to March with drier weather from April to November. Windy in January and February
Best time to go Year round but ideally April to June and September to November. However November to April are the best months for diving and fishing
Health Requirements None
Combines well with South Africa, Madagascar, Botswana safari

Notes Shoulder Season supplement 24 Jun- 16 July, 22 September - 01 October- R325 per person

Day 1 : Scheduled Flight from Johannesburg ,Transfer to Belle Mare Plage Resort, 7 nights, in a Prestige Room, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
You board your flight from Johannesburg on Air Mauritius. On arrival in Mauritius you are met and transferred to the Belle Mare Plage resort on the East coast of Mauritius.Prevailing winds make the east coast notably drier in summer too, and a little cooler. The Belle Mare Plage is set in lush tropical gardens along a magnificent coral protected beach. Each en-suite room is air-conditioned and opens onto a balcony that faces the gardens and the sea. The new super-luxury villas have private pools and outdoor shower, within an individual walled garden and tended to by a butler.

Day 2 : Relaxing at the Belle Mare Plage
The hotel has two restaurants, two bars and restaurant and bar at the nearby golf club. The leisure facilities include two swimming pools, kids club (4-12 yrs), jacuzzi, four tennis courts, a squash court, a gym with sauna, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, dive centre, snorkelling and water-skiing. However, it is perhaps for golf that it is best known - two 18 hole champion courses are laid out in tropical splendour close to the hotel. The clubhouse includes a pro shop, golf clinic, restaurant and bar.

Day 3 : Exploring further afield
The country is also justly famed for its hospitality and friendliness. Nothing is too much trouble in this relaxed cultural melting pot! Diverse cultures, Hindu, Muslim, Chinese and European, coexist happily and the various religious rites and festivals lend an additional fascination and colour to life on the island. The hotel can also arrange sightseeing expeditions to offshore islands, to the mountainous interior and to the towns. Car rental is also on offer if you wish to explore under your own steam.

Day 8 : Return to Airport
This morning you are transferred back to the airport in time for your Air Mauritius flight back to Johannesburg

Le Touesserok in Mauritius [Mauritius]
7 night/8 day beach holiday ex Port Louis Airport (Mauritius)

Le Touessrok has been called one of the world's great romantic getaways - on a cluster of tiny islands joined to the mainland by a striking new wooden bridge. Now a new contemporary sophistication blends in seamlessly with the traditional Mauritian style. Enjoy 7 nights here on the tropical island of Mauritius with its coral-fringed coastline of white beaches and pretty bays. The coral reef which circles the whole island offers great snorkelling and diving.

Meals Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation 5 star plus resort
Departure Dates On request
Transport Road transfer to the resort
Price Includes Meals and accommodation as specified, transfers, good range of complimentary watersports and hotel facilities
Price Excludes International flights,some watersports scuba-diving, deep-sea fishing, parasailing if available, visas, items of a personal nature, meals not specified
Climate Sub-tropical climate with hot and humid (rainy) season from January to March with drier weather from April to November. Windy in January and February
Best time to go Year round but ideally April to June and September to November. However November to April are the best months for diving and fishing
Health Requirements None
Combines well with South Africa Botswana Madagascar
Other Ideas Additional days can be added or taken away for all our beach tours.
Notes Flights from Johannesburg daily (in high season). British Airways flies direct from London on Wednesday and Friday. Air Mauritius flies direct from London on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and returns on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Triangular fares are available from our UK office with a flight from London to Johannesburg, Johannesburg to Mauritius and Mauritius back to London.

Day 1 : Transfer to Le Touesserok for 7 nights, East Coast, Dinner, B&B
On arrival in Mauritius you are met and transferred to Le Touesserok on the East coast of island. The protective coral reef that circles the whole island offers great snorkelling and diving. As well as the reefs, if you are an experienced diver, there are numerous shipwrecks to explore with a guide. Prevailing winds make the east coast notably drier in summer too, and a little cooler. The Le Touessrok enjoyed a stylish new makeover in 2002 and is looking spectacular. It offers the best of tropical luxury in the most sublime setting. Imagine a luxury hotel built for the most part on its own island. A short distance away, another tropical island serves as its exclusive playground.

Day 2 : Relaxing at Le Touesserok
Le Touessrok has been called one of the world's great romantic getaways - on a cluster of tiny islands joined to the mainland by a striking wooden bridge. The bridge links to Frangipani Island where there are 98 new sea-facing suites. The Givenchy Spa, the lap pool and the Matt Roberts Personal Training Centre is also here. On the Ile aux Cerfs, there’s a new restaurant and the Bernhard Langer 18 hole championship golf course. There are 65 deluxe rooms (with air-conditioning, and terrace or balcony with a sea view.) and 132 suites.

Day 3 : Activities at the resort
On offer is a full range of watersports - the warm shallow water of the lagoon is ideal for windsurfing and waterskiing, sailing, canoeiing and snorkelling, and for watching the fish dart among the coral from a glass-bottom boat. The waters are crystal clear and perfectly calm. There’s also a superb tennis club and the Diving Centre offers PADI courses scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and para-sailing at an additional cost. The resorts private retreat island, Ilot Mangerier is five minutes away by boat, a shipwreck-themed Robinson Crusoe-style hideaway.

Day 8 : Return to the Airport
This morning you are transferred back to the airport in time for your onward arrangements.

The Oberoi in Mauritius [Mauritius]
7 night/8 day beach holiday ex Mauritius Airport

The Oberoi comprises 76 pavilions and luxury villas, "lost" among 20 acres of beautifully tended sub-tropical gardens on the Baie aux Tortues. The oceanfront location on the northwest coast is idyllic and secluded; indeed this superbly luxurious resort is perfectly suited to the seeker of tranquillity and privacy. Enjoy 7 nights here on the tropical island of Mauritius with its coral-fringed coastline of white beaches and pretty bays. The coral reef which circles the whole island offers great snorkelling and diving.

Meals Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation Five star plus Oberoi Resort
Departure Dates On request
Transport Road transfer to the hotel
Price Includes Meals and accommodation as specified, transfers, good range of complimentary watersports and hotel facilities
Price Excludes International flights, scuba-diving, deep-sea fishing, visas, items of a personal nature, meals not specified

Day 1 : Transfer to the Oberoi for 7 nights, North Coast, Bed & Breakfast
On arrival in Mauritius you are met and transferred to The Oberoi on the North coast of the island. For those that prefer the occasional sortie to off-site shops, bars and restaurants, the north has bustling and cosmopolitan Grand Baie. For divers, this area also offers the widest range of sites. The Oberoi comprises 76 pavilions and luxury villas, ‘lost’ among 20 acres of beautifully tended sub-tropical gardens on the Baie aux Tortues. The oceanfront location on the northwest coast is idyllic and secluded; indeed this superbly luxurious resort is perfectly suited to the seeker of tranquillity and privacy.

Day 2 : Relaxing at The Oberoi
Garden pavilions have marble bathrooms with sunken bath, a spacious bedroom and sitting area and a private walled garden and terrace. Rooms have TV, CD player, telephone, safe, minibar and tea/coffee facilities. There are two swimming pools, the usual wide array of sports and watersports, dive centre, tennis courts, library. The health spa offers the latest trends in pampering and ayurvedic treatments.

Mauritius is justly famed for its hospitality and friendliness. Nothing is too much trouble in this relaxed cultural melting pot! Diverse cultures coexist happily and the various religious rites and festivals lend an additional colour to life on the island. Sightseeing expeditions to offshore islands, to the mountainous interior and to the towns are easily arranged.

Day 8 : Return to airport
This morning you are transferred back to the airport in time for your onward arrangements.

Heritage Golf & Spa Resort

Based on historical facts and living traditions, this deluxe resort pays tribute to the different cultures of Mauritius who settled on the island centuries ago. Located on the unspoilt South coast of Mauritius, between sea and mountain, Heritage offers a subtle glimpse of the African influences in the authentic architecture, in the elegant and refined interior decoration and in the lush tropical gardens where stone, wood, thatch shingle roofs mix harmoniously.

Meals Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation 4 star Deluxe Resort
Departure Dates On Request
Transport Scheduled Flights and return Airport road transfers
Price Includes Return Flights from ex Johanneburg, Meals and accommodation as specified, transfers, good range of complimentary watersports and hotel facilities
Price Excludes Airport Tax, some watersports scuba-diving, deep-sea fishing, parasailing if available, visas, items of a personal nature, meals not specified

Day 1 : Scheduled Flight from Johannesburg ,Transfer to Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, 7 nights, in a Deluxe Room, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
You board your flight from Johannesburg on Air Mauritius. On arrival in Mauritius you are met and transferred to Heritage Golf & Spa Resort On the South coast of the island, in the village of Bel Ombre. The location of the hotel allows you to enjoy endless discoveries of the wild South and also the beauty of a turquoise lagoon. A place where your dreams become alive and memories of a paradise are born.

Day 2 : Relaxing at Heritage Golf & Spa Resort
Heritage?s chef will invite food lovers to sample Mauritian delicacies in one of the resorts 3 exceptional restaurants. Dedicated to the pleasure of body care the Seven Colours African Village Spa invites its guests to experience a feeling of complete relaxation. A spectacular international 18 hole golf course designed by the South African architect Peter Matkovitch is built on more than 100 acres of land amidst an exceptional natural environment, making each game an unforgettable experience.

Day 3 : Exploring further afield
Guests will be able to enjoy the pleasures of 3 Pools, floodlit tennis courts, Archery, water-skiing, windsurfing, glass bottom boat, kayak, pedal boats, snorkelling, fitness room, French bowling, beach volley, table tennis, indoor games and for a nominal fee scuba diving to explore the underwater fauna and flora of Mauritius, catamaran cruises, deep-sea fishing, video games, pool table, bicycle rental, treks to discover the Southern treasures. For kids: a mini-club is open to kids from 4 to 12 years of age. A baby-sitting service is available upon request. For teens : a club for teenagers from 13 to 17 years of age.

Day 8 : Return to Airport for flight to Johannesburg
This morning you are transferred back to the airport in time for your Air Mauritius flight back to Johannesburg.