Meet Mauritius
We are delighted to launch Mauritius, by The Turquoise Holiday Company, our new in-house destination magazine. Mauritius has held a special place in our hearts for many years, and inside you’ll discover the hotels, landscapes, flavours and experiences that continue to surprise us each time we return.
We created this magazine to help you find the right Mauritius holiday for you. That might mean a romantic retreat on the west coast, an activity-filled family escape, a multi-generational celebration or a smaller boutique hideaway in the hills. Every hotel featured has been visited by our team, so our recommendations come from genuine first-hand experience.
You’ll also find everything we believe makes Mauritius so much more than a beach destination. We explore its exceptional food, golf courses, mountain trails and watersports, alongside practical advice on the weather, what to pack and which coast to choose. For those wanting to travel further, there are ideas for combining Mauritius with Rodrigues, Réunion or an African safari too.
We hope this magazine introduces you to a side of Mauritius you may not have expected and helps you imagine what your own holiday could look like. When you are ready to start planning, our specialists will use their knowledge of the island to design every detail around you.
Pre-order your copy today in the form below and discover Mauritius with Turquoise.
Why we love Mauritius
Beyond the hotel
The hotels of Mauritius make it very tempting to stay exactly where you are. Beautiful beaches, warm lagoons and restaurants overlooking the sea can easily fill an entire holiday. Venture beyond the resort, however, and a whole new perspective is unveiled; breathtaking scenery, island culture and a deep sense of its history, and adventures that simply can’t be experienced in the resort.
Mauritius FAQ's
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"Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius."
Mark Twain, in his 1897 travelogue
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis. Located on the island's north-west coastline, Port Louis was originally settled by the Dutch in the 17th century, who imaginatively named it Noordt Wester Haven (North West Harbour). However, after the French arrived, in 1736 the governor Bertrand François Mahé de Labourdonnais took the initiative to develop it into the island's commercial hub and capital. He renamed it in honour of the French king at the time, Louis XV. Over the years, Port Louis has remarkably survived a slew a natural disasters, including fires, plagues and tropical storms.
Today, the capital is a fascinating melting pot of cultures. The centre comprises colonial buildings which stand as legacies of past Dutch and French occupation, characterful Chinese and Indian neighbourhoods and the buzzing Central Market.
The main island of Mauritius is around 1,865 sq km, which is around the same size as the county of Buckinghamshire (1,874 sq km) – Turquoise's home! There are over 330km of beaches lacing the island's fringes and, if the traffic was kind, you could drive across the entire island from top to toe in around two hours. Mauritius' compact size means it's perfect for hiring a car yourself and exploring at your own leisure – something we highly recommend!
Strangely, Mauritius doesn't actually have an official language! Thanks to its colonial history, both English and French are widely spoken across the island. However, Mauritian Creole is seen as the native language and is spoken by most locals.
The currency is the Mauritian rupee, although Euros, dollars and credit cards are all widely accepted.
Why Choose Turquoise?
Family Owned & Run
We are one of the few remaining family owned and run operators of our size. We have direct relationships with every single destination, island, resort and hotel we work with, in order to deliver exceptional and truly personalised service.
Our Passion Runs Deep
We are - and always have been - mad about travel. For almost 25 years we've been scouring the globe for the best places to stay, the newest routes to take, the perfect people to meet. No-one will care more about your holiday.
Definition of Luxury
Luxury means something different to everyone. Whether you are seeking the silence of vast spaces, the isolation of a private island, the buzz of a new city, the adrenaline of a safari or anything in between, we listen, we learn, we advise.
Fun & Refreshing
We endeavour that every Turquoise experience is unique, fun and refreshing. Travel is all about experiences, about serendipitous moments and endless smiles. It is a joy and an honour to plan each and every Turquoise holiday.