Mauritius is a beautiful, friendly island with an interesting history and stunning nature. The landscape is ruled by pristine beaches, valleys, mountains, tea and sugarcane plantations. You would think such a remote island would be hard to reach, but there are plenty of commercial and private flights and cruises that access this beautiful island. So go look up the cost to rent a private jet and begin your journey to paradise.
The island is perfectly safe, and apart from things to see, there are also lots of things to do for young and old. There are hiking trails, national parks, lively towns and colorful markets to fall in love with. A great family holiday destination, indeed. Here are 5 reasons why Mauritius makes a lovely holiday destination for families:
1. The people
With big, heartwarming smiles, all island visitors are welcomed utmost friendly in Mauritius, and it is one reason alone to travel to this wonderful African Island. The people living on Mauritius Island are a unique blend originating from Africa, India, China, the Middle East and Europe. For your kids, a holiday in Mauritius is a great introduction to all kinds of different cultures and different kinds of exotic food.
2. The beaches
Mauritian Beaches are second to no other – they can go straight on the cover of travel magazines, and they are not spoiled or exploited by tourism yet. The beaches are perfect powdery white, palm-fringed and the sea is stunningly blue. Kids will love playing in the sand, building sandcastles and splashing around in clear shallow waters. Parents will love sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, watching the kids play in the water and sipping a coconut or two at daytime and some cold beers or cocktails with local rum in the afternoon, just before sunset kicks in. Perfect family beach days is what you’ll get in Mauritius. You’ll snap the most amazing family photos and create memories that last a lifetime and beyond.
3. The villas
You won’t have to stay in a hotel during your holiday in Mauritius. For the same or even less money, you’ll have your own private, charming Mauritian home. How nice is it to have your own living room, kitchen, garden and separate bedrooms for parents and kids? Staying in a Mauritius villa is simply priceless. A real place to come home to after a long day spent at the beach. You may even have a private swimming pool in your beachfront garden. You can spend undisturbed quality time with the ones you love most. Families with difficult eaters or babies will certainly enjoy having their own kitchen to cook up something quick and familiar or to warm the baby bottle. No need to look after the housekeeping either as every villa has housekeeping staff to keep your home away from home spic and span.
4. The wildlife
You are in Africa and ain’t that just the place to be to spot the most amazing wildlife? In Mauritius, you can go dolphin watching out at sea, walk with lions in Casala national park, play with giant turtles and see monkeys, elephants and more amazing creatures of planet earth. You can even go on a safari adventure, thrilling kids, moms, dads and grandparents all at once.
5. Watersports
Enough of snoozing in a hammock and soaking up the sun? Boredom will never kick in as there are plenty of things to do. For all of you who just can’t get enough of the water but are up for some action, try watersports. The best place for water sports is the buzzing town Grand Baie, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island. You can go parasailing, water skiing, deep sea fishing, kayaking or how about an underwater sea-walk? Even those who can’t swim can have an underwater adventure with these special astronaut-like, water-proof helmets on that allow you to breathe normally underwater. Amazing!