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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 (Transportation)

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 Mauritius

Air Mauritius Limited, the parent company of Air Mauritius, is the national flag carrier of Mauritius. The airline's headquarters is located at the Air Mauritius Centre in Port Louis, Mauritius. Air Mauritius' hub is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. The airline came into existence in 1967 and was founded by a joint venture of Air France, British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) enterprise and the Government of Mauritius. Each party involved had stakes of 27.5 per cent in the company. The entire operation of Air Mauritius was held by Rogers and Co Ltd., the general sales agent in Mauritius for Air France as well as British Overseas Airways Corporation. Initially, the carrier had a majority of its international operations in association with Air India, Air France and British Airways. At the time, the three airlines had a joint shareholding of 25 per cent each in Air Mauritius. In 1972 though, Air Mauritius announced that they would be restricting its activities strictly to ground services. Flight operations on its own terms commenced in 1972 as the airline chartered a six-seater Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft that they leased from Air Madagascar. The flight connected Mauritius to the autonomous island of Rodrigues. Keeping the Malagasy registration, the aircraft had a complete Air Mauritius decor.

In 1973, the airline wet-leased a Vickers VC10 from British Airways to enable a ling-haul route launch to London via Nairobi in Kenya. Services to Bombay also commenced and were operated by Air India under Air Mauritius' flag. Eventually, in 1975, the airline replaced its Navajo aircraft with a 16-seater Twin Otter. As the agreement with Air France and British Airways concluded, Air Mauritius wet-leased a Boeing 707-400 from British Airtours. With this, the airline managed to acquire a long-haul service in its own rights. Air Mauritius became the first Mauritian company to have a majority of ownership by the state. The airline even made their shares go public in 1994 with its share trading going up on the Mauritius stock exchange in 1995. As of 2018, 5 per cent of the shareholders came from direct participation while 51 per cent was owned by Air Mauritius Holdings Ltd. and 8.37 per cent by the government of Mauritius. Air Mauritius also introduced a slew of subsidiary airlines such as Airmate Ltd., Air Mauritius Holidays Ltd. Australia, Mauritian Holidays Ltd. (United Kingdom), Air Mauritius Holidays Ltd., Air Mauritius Institute Co. Ltd., and more. Subsidiaries partly owned were Mauritius Estate Development Corporation Ltd., with 93.7 per cent stakes, Mauritius Shopping Paradise Company Ltd with 41.7 per cent shares and Pointe3 Coton Resort Hotel Company Ltd., with 54.2 per cent shareholdings.

Fleet size of Air Mauritius

As of 2019, Air Mauritius' fleet size stands at 13 with a majority of Airbus variant aircraft and three ATR 72-500s. There are two Bell 206 JetRanger choppers also that the airline operates that are mainly used for tour services. In the past, air Mauritius had a plethora of Boeing aircraft such as Boeing 707-320B, Boeing 373-200, Boeing 747SP, Boeing 767-200ER and ATR 42-300, to name a few.

In 2000, the airline had a fleet comprising of five Airbus A340-300s along with one ATR42-300, two ATR42-500s and two Boeing 767-200ERs that served the international route of Brussels, Delhi, Cape Town, Melbourne, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Frankfurt, Milan, Manchester, Singapore, Vienna, Mumbai, Zurich and more. Medium-haul routes to African countries also commenced with domestic routes carried by Airbus A319. In the mid-2005, the airline ordered A340-300 Enhanced version to cater to the international route of London. Following incorporation with Airbus A330-200, Air Mauritius welcomed a second aircraft of the same family, which was delivered in 2009. In 2016, the airline introduced its first-ever international route to Singapore from Mauritius. The direct flights to Singapore aimed to improve the connectivity between the two international destinations and also stimulate the passenger growth between the two hubs.

At the 2014 Farnborough Air Show, the airline announced that they are signing a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire six Airbus A350-900s. Two of the six aircraft would be leased from AerCap Holdings with the buffer option of placing additional orders that could go up to three more aircraft. The initial plan was to lease the aircraft that would be joining the fleet by 2017 while the other four would be added to the fleet in 2019 and 2020. In 2017, the airline further made another announcement that they would be leasing two Airbus A330-900neo from Air Lease Corporation and replace two of their Airbus A340-300E aircraft. However, following some delays, the said aircraft were delivered by Airbus in 2019. Deliveries for two Airbus A350-900 were also pushed from 2020 to 2023, following the delay. Air Mauritius also stated that they would be refurbishing much of their existing aircraft with new seats, in-flight entertainment systems and add better facilities.

Baggage Allowance

The general rule of baggage allowance on Air Mauritius is that the piece of checked luggage should not exceed 32 kg. Meanwhile, the dimension should also stay within 158 cm. A surcharge will be applicable to passengers who exceed the baggage standards. Although a set rule is present for baggage allowance, it varies depending on the destination that you are travelling from or to. The rules might change or tweak slightly with more or less baggage allowance provided by Air Mauritius. The airline is very strict when it comes to following the protocols for baggage allowance. The passenger is requested to ensure that the weight and dimension of the baggage have been checked beforehand. In case there is excess baggage, and the passenger requires to purchase extra baggage weight, they must do it beforehand. Students travelling have additional baggage allowance perks as they can carry a piece of luggage weighing no more than 20 kg. As for seamen, the airline offers the same baggage allowance with one extra piece of luggage that shouldn't weigh more than 20 kg.

In-flight services

Air Mauritius' in-flight services have improved over the years. As the country is known to be a famous tourist destination, the airline also reflects some of the vacation moods with their in-flight services. The seating in Air Mauritius' aircraft is quite comfortable and cosy. The reclining seats have amazing legroom and leg-rest facilities too. Not to mention how the in-flight services also include exquisite meal accommodations, in-flight entertainment content and friendly staff. The airline has worked towards upgrading its in-flight aircraft services as well as changing its décor for better. Passengers can also upgrade their tickets from economy class to business class depending on the plans that the airline has to offer. One of the special perks for honeymooners includes a pre-order on champagne in the economy class.

Popular routes and top cities for Air Mauritius

Air Mauritius currently serves 22 destinations from its hub in Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, as of 2018. The carrier also caters to three domestic routes while the rest are international routes. In 2015, the airline signed a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, Air Madagascar, Inter Ile Air, Vanilla Alliance and Air Austral. Along with these, the airline also has agreements with airlines such as Air France, Air India, Emirates, Hong Kong Airlines, Kenya Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways and Virgin Australia. Some of the top cities that Air Mauritius caters to include Perth, Shanghai, Delhi, Mumbai, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Cape Town, London and Johannesburg.

The airline commenced with no aircraft but eventually acquired many operations as in 1972, Air India chartered a flight to Port Louis from Bombay. It was run on behalf of Air Mauritius, and Boeing 707 was used for this transit. It became Air Mauritius' first-ever international route. The carrier's network also added other major cities such as London, Rome, Nairobi, Rodrigues and Tananarive. In 2012, Air Mauritius announced that they are suspending all services to Frankfurt, Melbourne, Sydney, Geneva and Milan. The top five routes for Air Mauritius include Mauritius - Paris, Mauritius London, Mauritius–Reunion, Mauritius–Johannesburg and Mauritius–Antananarivo.

Why travel by Air Mauritius?

Air Mauritius caters to business class and economy class cabins with exquisite in-flight services and hospitality. Over the years, the airline has managed to become one of the best in the Indian Ocean with a series of comfortable facilities. These range from flexible baggage allowance to the slew of domestic routes and international routes that predominantly favour European and Southeast Asian destinations. The airline has also enabled web check-in services to help the passenger. The traveller can book an Air Mauritius flight online as it has a great presence on various travel portals.

Along with this, the Air Mauritius' flight schedule and flight status can also be accessed to help decide on which schedule and flight would be ideal for the passenger. Air Mauritius's consistent growth and active tourism have enabled many travellers to opt for the airline. Perusing through the airline's website can help gain a better understanding of why they make the best choice for travelling to the island country of Mauritius.