Last minute holidays to Mauritius

Beach resorts and luxury hotels

Mauritius is a tropical gem of an island in the Indian Ocean. Head for the south and west coasts, and you’re served long sun-bleached beaches that put the Caribbean to shame. And where there’s a beach, there’s a luxury hotel. Coral reefs on the east coast reel in clouds of tropical fish. In fact, Mauritius is ringed by one of the largest barrier reefs in the world. In the breezy north, meanwhile, watersports like scuba diving and dolphin-watching voyages shove off from the sandy shore.

Rainforests and waterfalls

Mountains, rainforests, waterfalls and sweeping sugar cane fields colour the interior of Mauritius. There’s loads to do out here, from checking out giant waterlilies at the botanical gardens to rum tasting at an island distillery. Port Louis weighs anchor on the west coast — a capital city that manages to sew together African, Chinese, European and Middle Eastern influences.

Trying to find flights that jet off in the next couple of weeks? Consider booking a last minute holiday to Mauritius.