National park scenery and the Seven Coloured Earths
Along the top most Northern side of Mauritius, you will find the tiny Anse La Raie, nestled upon the edge of a shimmering lagoon. The secluded and peaceful area is the picture perfect setting for a luxurious holiday, and will give you all that you expect from a tropical paradise. With some of the best scenery that you will find in Mauritius located here – bright white sand beaches and stunning ocean views, a luxury holiday to this island really doesn’t get better than this. For an active adventure why not take up some windsurfing – Anse La Raie is the perfect spot for this with the smooth waters of the Indian Ocean.
Luxury holidays in Anse La Raie offer the perfect mix of relaxation and excitement. Start your visit with a trip into the entertaining markets with colourful fruit displays and friendly locals. Visit the Cap Malheureux Chapel with its famously bright red painted roof perching in lush gardens overlooking the open sea and spectacular environment towards the northern islands. Be sure to look out for its intricate interior woodwork and for its holy-water basin fashioned out of a giant clamshell. You’ll also be able to see the striking shape of Round Island - a natural reserve area where access is restricted to protect the indigenous species of palms and reptiles.
Select Sovereign for your luxury holidays in Anse La Raie and we will make sure that you choose the perfect hotel of your needs and wishes. Our hotel choice has been hand-picked by our Personal Travel Planners to ensure the utmost in comfort, class and luxury. The Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel is a fantastic choice…
Every one of our hotels is handpicked and personally visited by our team
Flight time from the UK to Mauritius is around 11 hours 50 minutes.
If you're planning a trip to Mauritius (MRU) from the UK, the following airports have flights:
Birmingham (BHX), Belfast International (BFS), Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Stansted (STN), Manchester (MAN) and Newcastle (NCL).
Transfer time from Mauritius airport to Balaclava is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
Mauritius is a year-round destination, with summer and winter months offering something different. The summer months, from October through to April, are perfect for beach lovers - days are long and temperatures are in the high 20s. There is the odd chance of a cyclone in the south of the island, though. The winter months (during the UK summer) are a little cooler, in the early 20s, so are ideal for hiking and exploring. If you’re planning on diving, the summer months are your best bet – the waters are warmer and (usually) calmer, and there’s more sea life around.
Visas are not required for Mauritius. You will receive a stamp in your passport valid for 60 days.
Tipping in Mauritius is appreciated, but not expected. In restaurants you can leave the small change or round the bill up if you received excellent service. Ensure you give your tip directly to the person whom you wish to receive it.
The official language of Mauritius is English.