Luxury holiday rentals in Mauritius

Also referred to as the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, the huge conservatory hosts more than 650 plant species. Learn the history of the region and the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere and check out the giant water lilies.

Get a zip-line tour across La Vallée Des Couleurs Nature Park. Hike up Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire, a lush mountain with hiking trails and great views of the island. Visit the Alexandra Falls and marvel at the islands view from the viewpoint,

Located on the east coast, the island has beautiful sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and palm trees. Domaine De L'Etoile offers zip-line excursions across the landscape. Enjoy a sunset with pink and golden hues at Ile aux Cerfs beach. Sports lovers will enjoy playing golf at Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club and Ilot Mangena. Water sports on the island include parasailing, water skiing, speed boating, and banana riding.

The capital city of Mauritius is surrounded by Port Louis Moka Mountain range and its historical and colonial buildings. Soak up the county's history at Blue Penny Museum and Pere Laval's Shrine. You can find reel machines and electronic roulette at Le Caudan Waterfront Casino, which features a pirate ship theme.

The Crater Lake is a sacred destination with candy-coloured statues of Hindu temples and gods. Visit Mauritius at the end of February through the beginning of March so as not to miss out on Maha Shivaratri, when millions of Hindus pay pilgrimage to the lake.