is a holiday destination par excellence in a number of ways . There is a superb concentration of outstanding hotels offering the highest possible standards of comfort and service . The island is geographically very attractive , with a lush , green interior of a patchwork of sugar cane fields and jagged mountain peaks . Then there are the miles of soft white sand beaches lapped by calm , translucent , turquoise water , protected by a reef almost entirely around the whole island . The beaches are often fringed by casuarinas or coconut palm , creating a sway of grayish-greens against the deep blue of the sky and the turquoise of the sea . Poinsettia and bougainvillaea line the roads and hug the buildings . But it is the people of Mauritius that makes this island so very special and unique . A fascinating mix of Indian , African , Chinese and European , Hindu and Muslim , Buddhist and Christian ; the people live in a harmony that reaches out to the visitor and welcomes and pleases . English is the official language but everyone speaks French . This attractive mix of flavours is apparent in the local architecture and cuisine , which makes a rich use of the local fruits and spices . This is a paradise of sea and sand with charming people .

Monthly temperatures in Celsius for

Mauritius , north and west coasts

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J F M A M J J A S O N D

Oberoi Westin Turtle Bay

LUX * Grand Gaube

Port Louis Prince Maurice LUX * Belle Mare

Belle Mare Plage Long Beach

The Residence LUX * Belle Mare

Shangri La ' s Le Touessrok Anahita

Four Seasons Maradiva Resort & Spa

SSR Airport

St Regis Mauritius

LUX * Le Morne

Shanti Maurice

Heritage Le Telfair Heritage Awali Heritage the Villas

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