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  About Mauritius

Snuggled up in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of the African continent, lies the beautiful island country of Mauritius. The lovely island country is known to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It has strong Indian and African influences and is also known for its exquisite blue waters.

Best time to visit Mauritius

Mauritius' proximity to the Tropic of Capricorn brings forth a hot tropical climate. The weather is mostly warm and cool with summers experiencing hot and humid breeze. May to December becomes the best time to visit the island country of Mauritius. The days are longer during these months. The dry and sunny vibe of the place brings a soothing effect that would definitely work well with your vacation vibe. The seafood brims with fresh catch cooked to perfection. Even the hospitality and tourist attractions within the island are accessible. You can waltz around the city streets without having to worry about bad weather or humidity. In fact, the hot and dry combination can best be dealt with by taking a dip in the Indian Ocean. Overall, the place is perfect for a leisure vacation. However, the only big concern comes when you need to pay the price for the impeccable hospitality and views. Booking a hotel in Mauritius during the peak season could be quite expensive. Even flight tickets to Mauritius are quite steep as the demand for the island country is quite high.

Unless you've managed to win some big combo deals online for flights and hotels in Mauritius, it would be a tad bit cumbersome to get a cheap and affordable deal. The island does sell leisure luxury, so it would be unfair to expect the city to have cheap services. There is always the window of opportunity to snag some online flight and hotel deals to Mauritius which could slash off half your expenses. The tropical island can be ignored from January to March and definitely from July to August. These are wet cyclone seasons for Mauritius and will have some dire effects on your travel plans. During the cyclone season, the winds are quite strong to the point of destructive. They definitely don't spell vacation as the shores would be off-limits. With little to nothing to do on the island, you might be wasting your money in Mauritius during these seasons. Hence, before making your bookings, ensure to check the weather report and possibility of any kind of looming cyclones that might hit the shores of the African island.

Places to visit in Mauritius

Mauritius is a small island country and has many coasts that boast pristine blue waters and white shoreline. The first one that you can start with during your beach-hopping is to check out Île aux Cerfs. It is perfectly located on the east coast of the country and is known to be the largest lagoon in the island country. With its green trees and blue waters, the scenic beach is perfect for exploring. While the Île aux Cerfs is a private-owned island, Mauritius island is open for all. It is perfect for you to unwind with your partner. The Seven Coloured Earth is the next best beach to check out. What makes this beach a tourist attraction is the geological formation of sand dunes by the beach with hues of pink and purple. The seven distinct colours on the dunes is what gives the place its name.

On the extreme southwestern tip of Mauritius' island is the alluring peninsula, Le Morne Brabant. The natural caves and green vegetation surrounded by azure blue waters makes tourists flock over to the place. The mountain of Le Morne Brabant has actually been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. A little away from the Indian Ocean, nestled in the centre of the island is the Grand Bassin. It is a secluded area located in the Savanne district has many Hindu temples and idols of gods such as Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesh, Goddess Ganga, to name a few.

Things to do in Mauritius

The best way to explore more of Mauritius and soak in the beauty of the island country is by beach-hopping. The place is literally surrounded by the Indian Ocean on all sides. This means there are beaches everywhere in Mauritius. Some of the notable mentions include Flic En Flac Beach, Grand Baie, Mont Choisy beach, to name a few. At these beaches, you can take up a slew of water sports activities. From kitesurfing to scuba diving, there are a bunch of things that you can do on the beaches of Mauritius. Aside from the fun outdoor activities that can keep the beach bums busy, you might want to indulge in some of their exquisite seafood too. The place offers fusion food with influences from African, Indian, French and European cuisine. You can also hike at the Black River Gorges National Park as it has many green trekking trails.

Food and restaurants in Mauritius

Mauritius has quite a reputation in the culinary circle for offering a delightful spread to tease a man's gastronomical urges. The restaurants and food establishments in Mauritius are celebrated for their exquisite tropical flavours and a rich melange of cuisines ranging from French, African, Mediterranean, Indian and Dutch. The most famous food establishment in Mauritius is the Escale Creole, a place which brims with bespoke Mauritian cuisine. Not only are the dishes lip-smacking but even the vibe of the place is worth talking about. It would be quite an experience to indulge in food curated by world-class chefs. For a little French indulgence in Mauritius, you can visit Le Chamarel Restaurant. The vibe of the place is uber-romantic, and the food is just as delicious as the views of the ocean. Le Fangourin's flavourful fried rice with mushrooms is a big seller. The dish and even the restaurant should certainly be added in your list of places to visit for food excursions. The place is perfect for vegetarians and also has a lovely setting.

Le Château de Bel Ombre is a fancy food establishment that stands on the grounds of the Heritage Le Château, an ancient relic from the 1700s which has been recently refurbished to accommodate the restaurant. For an Epicurean holiday in Mauritius with succulent and aromatic food explosion, visit this specific restaurant in the city. Le Flamboyant is another raved restaurant which offers a fancy view of the ocean and makes scrumptious delicacies. Their highlights are ravioles de marlin fume and dim sum. For a continental buffet spread, visit Mon Plaisir Restaurant. It is the main restaurant of the Sugar Beach resort and certainly a place worth dining at. With a private pool that leads to the ocean, the setting is gorgeous and refreshing, especially for breakfast. Do not miss restaurants namely, Citronella Restaurant & Cafe, Safran Restaurant, Dix Neuf Restaurant, La Plage Beach Club Restaurant and Republik Beach Club & Grill, to name a few.

How to reach Mauritius 

Mauritius is one of the most famous international honeymoon destinations for Indians, after The Maldives. The exquisite azure blue ocean with resorts over waters and palm trees forming a line to the shore paints quite a picture. The setting makes for a great postcard background, not to mention how the luxurious setting is also a good place to spruce things up, romantic styles. The flight connectivity to Mauritius from India is hence, quite good. There are many flights to Mauritius from Indian cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, to name a few. Although there are no direct flights connecting Mauritius and India, a majority of international airlines with layovers form a good connectivity to the African island country. Airlines such as Emirates, Saudia, Vistara, Kenya Airways, Malindo Air, Air Mauritius, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Air Seychelles, to name a few, have regular flights flying to Mauritius. The most popular international route for Mauritius from India is via Dubai. Emirates Airlines provides many flights to Mauritius, making transport convenient.

The flight duration to Mauritius from India is close to 13 hours and fifteen minutes. This also includes the layovers or connecting flights that one might have to take from international cities. The popularity and demand for Mauritius has also made its flight tickets rather pricey. Come peak season, and you will find a massive surge in the ticket prices to Mauritius. However, they are still decent and affordable. A round trip would cost you approximately INR 80,000. This is without the additional discounts or online flight deals. If you spend some time on the internet to find the best flight deals to Mauritius, you will end up saving much more. Also, the hotel bookings in Mauritius is quite steep, owing to the luxe setting and hospitality services they provide. Hence, it would be ideal for making prior hotel reservations in Mauritius. The best thing to do here would be to book hotels and flights to Mauritius together. There are many online deals and honeymoon packages (if a romantic rendezvous is what you're going for), that you can avail.

  About Air Serbia

Air Serbia, formerly known as Jat Airways, is the official flag carrier of Serbia. The company has its headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia with its main hub at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Air Serbia was originally called Jat Airways and was founded in 1927 by Aeroput, the first Serbian company that invested in civil air transport. It was also the year when the national capital Belgrade became the hub of aviation operations and simultaneously the international airport was also inaugurated. Although Air Serbia was part of Aeroput, the then national airline of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, a majority of the operations with respect to domestic routes and international routes were conducted by the parent company. During its glory years, Aeroput managed to connect with a series of international routes such as Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria, Turkey, Italy, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Greece and more. Acquiring these new routes benefitted the airline as it managed to gain a strong position as a regional airliner. Following World War II, the airline rebranded itself from Aeroput to JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport, in 1948. The airline replaced Aeroput to become the new flag carrier of SFR Yugoslavia.

JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport's fleet predominantly comprised of Western-built aircraft ranging from McDonnell Douglas DC-9, Boeing 707, McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Boeing 727. In 1985, JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport became the first European airline to operate the Boeing 737-300. They also introduced aircraft such as ATR 42 and ATR 72 to cater to its regional and domestic routes. The airline's successful stint continued for some time. However, there was a major setback that it faced following the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport became a public entity and continued its role as the national airline. By the 2000s, the country was renamed from Yugoslavia to Serbia and Montenegro. The same year, JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport was also rebranded as Jat Airways. In 2006, as Montenegro announced its independence from Serbia, Jat Airways was taken over by Serbia, for which it became the flag carrier. The airline started witnessing some financial and operational concerns due to its ageing fleet and lack of external investors. The Serbian government had to intervene and figure out investors for Jat Airways.

After many years of unprofitability, Jat Airways finally received some support from the United Arab Emirates-based airline, Etihad Airways. The two enterprises entered into a strategic partnership agreement. Terms of the agreement stated that Etihad Airways would acquire 49 per cent of the interest rates in Jat Airways along with management rights of the Serbian airline for five years. Meanwhile, the Republic of Serbia was to retain the remaining and controlling 51 per cent of interest in the airline. Further, the agreement also stated that the government would hold five out of nine monitoring committee seats in the enterprise. Following the confirmation of the deal, Jat Airways was rebranded as Air Serbia in 2013 with its inaugural flight taking off from Belgrade to Abu Dhabi. In 2016 Air Serbia started expanding its horizons once again by commencing international routes of non-stop flights from Belgrade to New York. An Airbus A330-200 was leased for this operation from Etihad's partner, Jet Airways. Since then, Air Serbia has been aiming for the stars as its finances and fleet has improved tremendously. The airline's efficiency in terms of the flights and management also witnessed a tremendous alternation, for the better.

Air Serbia currently has three subsidiaries under its brand. These include a charter brand named Aviolet, Air Serbia Ground Services and Air Serbia Catering. Aviolet uses a Boeing 737-300s for operations and sees a demand during the peak holiday season which spans from June to September. Air Serbia Ground Services is basically a ground handling service provider in the Republic of Serbia. It has been certified by Serbia's Civil Aviation Directorate and takes care of all ground operations ranging from baggage, passengers, cargo, aircraft and more. Air Serbia Catering is the official partner of the airline's in-flight meal service. It was recently acquired wholly by Air Serbia.

Fleet size of Air Serbia

As of 2019, Air Serbia's fleet size has 21 aircraft which comprises of planes from the Airbus, Boeing and ATR family. The airline actually has a mixed fleet which follows aircraft such as nine Airbus A319-100s, two Airbus A320-200s, one Airbus A330-200, three ATR 72-300s, three ATR 72-500s and three Boeing 737-300s. Further, the airline also has four aircraft orders that need to be delivered by the respective aircraft manufacturers. Air Serbia is expecting two Airbus A319-100s and two ATR 72-500s. Air Serbia released its new livery, following the rebranding of the airline in 2013. Design for the new livery was created by graphic designer Tamara Maksimovi?. The new livery comprises of the national colours of Serbia, red, white and blue and has graphic elements with details that go back to Serbian art of the Middle Ages. The logo is featured on the aircraft tail which is basically a stylised double-headed eagle that has been inspired by the coat-of-arms of the Republic of Serbia. Air Serbia, along with the logo, has been painted on the fuselage as well as the belly of every aircraft from the airline's fleet. Following the rebranding, Air Serbia launched a 'Living Legends' initiative to pay tribute to some of the famous Serbian citizens who have contributed positively to the society and the world. Some of the individuals who were recognised by the airline include inventor Nikola Tesla, former NBA player Vlade Divac, actor Miki Manojlovi?, tennis superstar Novak Djokovi? and more.

Baggage Allowance

Air Serbia follows a standard baggage allowance policy. The economy class passengers are allowed to carry a maximum weight of 23 kg in their checked baggage. The total dimension of the bag should not exceed a total of 158 cm. This includes the length, width and depth of the bag. As for passengers travelling in business class, the maximum weight they can carry is 32 kg. The airline has allocated the business class passengers to carry two pieces of checked baggage. Dimensions of the bag need to be the same for all cabin class passengers. In terms of hand luggage, the airline allows 8 kg for both business class and economy class passengers. However, while the economy class passenger is allowed one piece of baggage, the business class passengers can carry a maximum of two hand baggage. The total dimension of the bag should not exceed 40 cm × 23 cm × 55 cm.

In-flight services

Air Serbia has been part of the industry for quite a long time. Despite the changes in management and ownership, the airline is always ahead of the game when it comes to offering the best services. This also includes the in-flight services that they provide onboard. Passengers can enjoy plush seats with recline, they can order in-flight meals along with a beverage of their choice, relish the fun entertainment content provided for personal viewing and more.

Popular routes and top cities for Air Serbia

Currently, Air Serbia celebrates excellent domestic route and international route connectivity with over 60 destinations spread across 32 countries. In terms of its international route connectivity, the airline is operating from international cities such as Salzburg, Vienna, Brussels, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Larnaca, Prague, Copenhagen, Cairo, Helsinki, Nice, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Athens, Tel Aviv, Milan, Rome, Venice, Amsterdam, Bucharest, Moscow, Krasnodar, Saint Petersburg, Belgrade, Barcelona, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Geneva, Zurich, Istanbul, Kyiv, London and New York City. The airline currently holds codeshare agreements with airlines namely Aegean Airlines, Air France, Bulgaria Air, KLM, Aeroflot, Air Seychelles, El Al, LOT Polish Airlines, Air China, airBaltic, Etihad Airways, Montenegro Airlines, Air Europa, Alitalia, Finnair and TAROM.

Why travel by Air Serbia?

Air Serbia has been part of the aviation industry for quite a long time. Over the years, the airline has even undergone several changes in terms of being rebranded following political scenarios. However, throughout its phase as an airline, it has only enhanced its facilities and in-flight services to make sure that passengers receive the comfort and convenience that they paid for. The airline does offer some ancillary services that can be availed on its website. These include seat reservations done in advance, provision of excess baggage at a reasonable tariff, priority services, premium lounge access and more.

While these facilities teamed with excellent cabin crew is related to Air Serbia, what puts them ahead of the game is to have incorporated the best upgrades. The airline has upgraded its website to accommodate web check-in facilities, flight status details and Air Serbia's flight schedules. Further, the traveller can peruse through the airline's official page to learn more about baggage allowance, in-flight services, airport lounge facilities and more. Travellers are also given the option to book an Air Serbia flight on the website. The interface is quite user-friendly with no complicated details that need to be filled.

Further, Air Serbia's relentless pursuit of becoming numero uno in the aviation industry of Europe propels it to continually serve the best hospitality and flight experience to the passengers.