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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 Seychelles

Air Seychelles is the official flag carrier of the Republic of Seychelles. The airline's headquarters is located in Seychelles International Airport. It is right on the island of Mahe and primarily operates inter-island as well as international route flights. They also have charter flights that operate from the Seychelles International Airport. Currently, 40 percent of the airline is owned by Etihad Airways. Originally commenced as Air Mahe and Inter-Island Airways, the airline witnessed a massive merger with the government of Seychelles to form Seychelles Airlines. The merger took place in 1977 and Seychelles Airlines was founded. Domestic route operations commenced following the airline's inception where they used aircraft such as Britten-Norman Trislander, Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander and eventually a Short 360. The airline was renamed as Air Seychelles in 1978 with the international route to London and Frankfurt commencing in 1983. The airline witnessed a surge in the passenger traffic and demand to reach the island country. In retaliation, the airline purchased two Boeing 707-320 aircraft and named them Silhouette and Mahe.

In 2012, Air Seychelles received an investment from the United Arab Emirates' national carrier, Etihad Airways. Due to mismanagement and profitability issues that cropped up in Air Seychelles, the airline received help from an outside party. The airline invested about USD 45 million in the airline and raked in a 40 per cent share too. After suffering from loss for two years in a row, the airline initiated a plan to restructure and reposition itself and ensure to go back to its profit-making days. In the same year, Air Seychelles entered codeshare agreements with UAE's Etihad Airways and started operating flights to Abu Dhabi and to connect to other Etihad Airways' slew of destinations. The airline announced a two-year business plan in the same year and included plans of renewal of its fleet too.

Further, they leveraged Etihad Airways' equity partnership, also known as Etihad Airways Partners. They introduced the addition of Airbus A330-200 aircraft and changed its two-decade-long fleet which majorly comprised of all Boeing aircraft. With this, the airline also increased the flight frequency to some of its key destinations.

Air Seychelles has been receiving close cooperation from Etihad Airways as it is a part-owner of the airline. Following their 2012 business-plan announcement that was charted out for two years, the airline declared a net profit of USD 3.2 million. In 2018, the airline announced that it plans to close its only long-haul route to Paris and return the two Airbus A330 long-haul aircraft that is part of its fleet. They opted to put all their focus on the regional network instead of focussing on the international routes. Air Seychelles is aiming for long-term profitability and sustainability and plans to work on the same lines. This move is in response to the rapid increase in the competition. On the same, the airline's CEO Remco Althuis stated that the launch of competitive air services that would pose a threat to Air Seychelles' flights to and from Paris has accounted for the route to be unsustainable. Hence, to not entertain the possible loss-making route that would be a challenge for Air Seychelles, the airline would be putting all their energy on its domestic routes and regional networks.

Fleet size of Air Seychelles

Air Seychelles' fleet size is seven and comprises only two types of aircraft, Airbus A320neo and Viking Air DHC-6-400 Twin Otter. Right after the restructuring of Air Seychelles as the United Arab Emirates' national carrier Etihad Airways made an investment, the airline's fleet also underwent some changes. They introduced the Airbus A330-200 and converted their all-Boeing fleet into a mixed one. In 2011, the airline changed its traditional red, white and green-hued livery to a newly acquired company colour. They originally had a red, white and green local hue along with two white terns (A small seabird that is found across the tropical oceans of the world. It is also recognised as a fairy tern and is called Gygis alba). The new livery of Air Seychelles was painted in its first-ever Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. As for the new colours chosen by the airline, it comprises a mix of blue, green, white and red, painted on its tail end. The airline has not announced any new orders of aircraft to join Air Seychelles' fleet.

Baggage Allowance

Baggage allowance in Air Seychelles is limited to business class and economy class cabins. Adults travelling from the business class are allowed to carry a baggage that weighs not more than 32 kg. While the said weight is mandatory, the airline does give the passengers the freedom to extend their baggage weight. However, it cannot go beyond 40 kg. Only two items of baggage are allowed per passenger in the business class. Travellers choosing the economy class are allowed to carry baggage that weigh not more than 20 kg. Each item of the checked baggage can max go up to 30 kg but not more than that. As for hand baggage, the airline allows economy class passengers to carry 7 kg of baggage allowance. The airline allows one piece of baggage and one accessory bag. As for passengers travelling in the first class, the airline allows 12 kg baggage. Along with the hand baggage, Air Seychelles further allows an accessory bag for passengers to carry with them onboard. It is essential for passengers to make sure that the dimension of the baggage is within 75cm x 43cm x 90cm for the checked baggage. Meanwhile, the hand baggage dimension should be no more than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.

In-flight services

Air Seychelles believes in providing passengers with the best hospitality and in-flight services. Their cabin classes with upscale leather seats and convenient seating configuration help with easing the journey that could be tiresome. The seats recline to a decent degree, enabling passengers to sit back and relax. The airline also offers in-flight services like a personalised entertainment system that is attached to every seat. This gives the passenger all the freedom and personal space they need with the newest movie content. The flight attendants and crew of Air Seychelles are quite friendly and accommodating to the passenger's in-flight requirements. The meals served in-flight are also the best.

Popular routes and top cities for Air Seychelles

As of 2020, Air Seychelles caters to about ten destinations. These destinations are mainly international routes that connect to majorly Middle Eastern, African and Indian cities. The top cities for Air Seychelles include Mumbai, Tel Aviv, Antananarivo, Port Louis, Bird Island, Denis Island, D'Arros Island, Mahe, Praslin and Johannesburg. With a handful of international routes, the rest of the destinations mostly cater to domestic routes within Seychelles island. The airline did have services to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. However, the same was terminated. This is despite the fact that Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is a shareholder in Air Seychelles. Along with the destinations the airline connects with, they also have some codeshare agreements with a few airlines. These include Air Botswana, Air France, Etihad Airways, Air Madagascar, Alitalia and South African Airways. Passengers can get access to services of the mentioned airlines as well as the destinations they reach. They are working on extending their reach to more destinations worldwide.

Why travel by Air Seychelles?

Air Seychelles doesn't just provide flights to the island country but also offers an experience that caters to the convenience of the passengers. The airline's official website has a slew of offers and information to help the passengers with their trip. On the landing page of the website, you can find options to book an Air Seychelles flight. Prospective travellers can easily make the booking on their website and further avail web check-in facilities too. Depending on the cabin class ticket, the passenger will be informed about the baggage allowance policy as well as get an update on the flight status, Air Seychelles' flight schedules and more such important information.

In fact, extra baggage can also be purchased on their website, making things easier. This way, passengers wouldn't have to reach the airport early and make the purchase at the airline's check-in counter. The airline also offers a slew of offers on its website that are up for grabs. In fact, depending on your country of origin, the airline would construct a travel deal that would best suit your price range and sensibilities. Another major perk of Air Seychelles is the facility of booking hotel rooms and transportations (airport shuttle services) on the official website. Drop-down menu options are already available on the airport's page that gives a plethora of options for booking accommodation and transportation within Seychelles. Booking a flight ticket via Air Seychelles and hotel room simultaneously would give passengers some upgrades and discounts too. It is a deal worth checking out.

With so many cost-effective offers and deals that the airline has in store for passengers, Air Seychelles becomes the ideal airline to pick for a trip to the island country.