Club Med La Pointe, Mauritius

Beautiful is Mauritius, a utopia for tourists and locals alike. Almost completely surrounded by coral reefs, Mauritius is powdered with stretches of unpolluted white-sand beaches and fringed with crystal-clear aquamarine waters. One of the friendliest places on the planet, there is no chance of homesickness here; rather, you'd never want to go back.

Weather:
Spring: September to November 17-24 C
Summer: December to February 21-28 C
Autumn: March to May 20-26 C
Winter: June to August 16-22 C

Note: The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.

Shopping:
There are plenty of shops of all kinds, with enough wares to give you souvenir fever. Famous for its textiles, especially knitwear, Mauritius offers the curious traveller a wide range of apparel from suits to swimwear, at very reasonable prices. There are also plenty of tourist-only duty-free shops, were such items as scale ship models, vanilla tea, basketwork, embroidery, cut stones, and pottery will surely attract your attention. Check out such prime shopping areas Port Louis as: Caudan, Curepipe, Rose-Hill, Floreal Square, and Orchard Centre.

Must Do:
There is plenty to do from the second you step foot on the shores of Mauritius, from snorkelling to deep sea fishing to lounging on the beach. Further inland, you can choose from a variety of spa treatments available at the various world class spas on the island. The island also has a few world class 18 hole golf courses, rivalling the best on the planet in terms of sheer beauty. The many cuisines are not to be missed, and can be sampled in various restaurants all over the island. Do not miss the fusion food.

Travel Tools:
ISD Code: +230
Currency: Mauritius Rupee (MUR) 1 MUR is approximately 1.6 Indian Rupees (INR)
Time Zone: GMT +4 hours. IST - 1:30 hours
Voltage: 220V