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Family Holidays: Mauritius family holidays
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Why
Mauritius is pretty much the holiday paradise of your dreams. You've got never ending white sandy beaches, warm seas, fantastic service and great food. The hotels are incredibly child friendly for the most part, having large rooms and staff who are fantastic with the kids. The excellent restaurants are all used to children, so you can eat well and not be worried about anything.
- Top left: White sandy beach
- Top right: Sunset over the sea
- Bottom left: Lilypads on a pond
- Bottom right: Cascading waterfall
When
Mauritius is an all-year-round kind of island. There's a short wet season from January to March, but even then the weather is still excellent. A side effect of this is that prices are similar all year round, with the exception of Christmas and Easter.
How
take the plane
Mauritius is 12 hours away, and there are regular flights. British Airways fly Heathrow to Mauritius three times a week, and Air Mauritius have five flights a week. The flights are often overnight both ways. Jet lag is unlikely to be an issue. Air Mauritius often have very reasonable prices if you want to upgrade to their club class. Check flight deals with Expedia.
Stay
Some of the world's finest hotels can be found in Mauritius and facilities for both children and adults are generally terrific. Quality comes at a price though.
Do
- Kids club – almost all the hotels on the island have excellent kids clubs, so they'll make plenty of friends
- Beaches – are among the best in the world, there is never ending white sand around the edges of the island
- Snorkelling – have a look at the underwater life
- Shopping in Grand Baie, the main town on the island, with lots of designer shopping
- Sailing is available at some hotels
Eat
Mauritian food is a fantastic mix of French, Chinese and Indian cuisine, so there’s bound to be something for all the children.
Cost
Mauritius is not a cheap family holiday destination, though it is possible to find deals outside peak periods.
Travel reading
Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles
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Beau Rivage, Mauritius
from £1,360*
One of the best family hotels in Mauritius
* from £1360 per person for 7 nights half board, including flights and private transfers
Dinarobin Hotel and Golf Club, Mauritius
from £1,835*
A spacious and elegant resort, a perfect hideaway for families.
* per person on a half board basis including flights with Air Mauritius and private transfers.
Paradis Hotel and Golf Club, Mauritius
from £1,719*
One of the best luxury family hotels in Mauritius
* per person on a half board basis flights with Air Mauritius and shared transfers.
Le Mauricia, Mauritius
from £1,219*
Recently refurbished hotel with great kids club from 3yrs
* per person on a half board basis valid at Le Mauricia including flights with Air Mauritius and shared transfers.
Le Victoria, Mauritius
from £1,345*
Large rooms and spectacular sunsets, a great family option.
* per person half board, Air Mauritius flights and shared transfers.
Shandrani, Mauritius
from £1,579*
A great All Inclusive Resort with 2 bedroom family apartments and suites.
* per person for 7 nights including flights with Air Mauritius and shared transfers on the Serenity Plus board basis.
The Residence, Mauritius
from £1,565*
5 star hotel with white sand beach, tropical gardens and a superb Spa.
* per person for 7 nights in a garden view room on a half board basis, including flights to Mauritius with British Airways and private transfers
Hilton Mauritius Resort and Spa, Mauritius
from £1,197*
A 5* family beach Resort and Spa in an idyllic setting
* includes 7 nights accommodation, British Airways or Air Mauritius flights from Gatwick and numerous regional airports plus transfers.
Hotel Maritim, Mauritius
from £1,319*
A 4* all inclusive family resort with views of Turtle Bay marine park
* prices are based on 2 adults sharing, flights, and all inclusive package.
Le Coco Beach, Mauritius
from £1,049*
All inclusive family friendly resort with great facilities, kids clubs and teen club
* from £1049 per adult, for 7 nights, including flights, transfers and all inclusive board