Mauritius Mountain Retreat Meets Beach Chic

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"Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius."

Mark Twain, in his 1897 travelogue

The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis. Located on the island's north-west coastline, Port Louis was originally settled by the Dutch in the 17th century, who imaginatively named it Noordt Wester Haven (North West Harbour). However, after the French arrived, in 1736 the governor Bertrand François Mahé de Labourdonnais took the initiative to develop it into the island's commercial hub and capital. He renamed it in honour of the French king at the time, Louis XV. Over the years, Port Louis has remarkably survived a slew a natural disasters, including fires, plagues and tropical storms.

Today, the capital is a fascinating melting pot of cultures. The centre comprises colonial buildings which stand as legacies of past Dutch and French occupation, characterful Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods and the buzzing Central Market.

The main island of Mauritius is around 1,865 sq km, which is around the same size as the county of Buckinghamshire (1,874 sq km) – Turquoise's home! There are over 330km of beaches lacing the island's fringes and, if the traffic was kind, you could drive across the entire island from top to toe in around two hours. Mauritius' compact size means it's perfect for hiring a car yourself and exploring at your own leisure – something we highly recommend!

Strangely, Mauritius doesn't actually have an official language! Thanks to its colonial history, both English and French are widely spoken across the island. However, Mauritian Creole is seen as the native language and is spoken by most locals.

The currency is the Mauritian rupee, although Euros, dollars and credit cards are all widely accepted.

The time difference is GMT +4 hours.

British passport holders don’t need a visa to visit Mauritius.

No vaccinations are currently recommended for Mauritius. If you’re entering Mauritius from a Yellow Fever zone, possession of a valid Yellow Fever inoculation certificate is required. For any current travel health advice, you should seek guidance from your GP at least four to six weeks prior to travel.

The direct flight time from London to Mauritius is 12 hours.

Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Its location is very remote, lying to the east of Madagascar and its nearest neighbour is the island of Réunion, around 220km away to the south-west.