First of all: Mauritius is simply beautiful. This little paradise is warm all year round – even in the cooler months (May to October), temperatures stay between 24–27°C during the day with plenty of sunshine. The subtropical climate brings some rain at night, but that only keeps the island lush, green, and bursting with colourful flowers. The crystal-clear Indian Ocean surrounds Mauritius, keeping summer temperatures pleasant at around 35°C, with warm 27–28°C water to dive into. English is widely spoken, making it easy to get around, though French and Creole are just as common.
Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxing beach holiday or something more active, Mauritius has it all. You can sunbathe on white sand beaches, hop on a boat tour, go shopping, or get your adrenaline pumping with hiking, waterfall-jumping, diving, surfing, or kitesurfing. It’s your call.
And don’t worry about wildlife – there are no dangerous animals here. While you might hear about scorpions, they’re as harmless as wasps (and we’ve never seen one).
Living costs? We’ll cover rentals in more detail soon, but in short: you’ll find everything from $200 to $10,000 – there’s something for everyone. Food isn’t as cheap as in Asia or the Caribbean, but local produce is affordable, and supermarkets carry familiar products from France and the UK thanks to the island’s colonial past. Plus, you’ll find delicious Indian, Chinese, South African, and Mauritian cuisine if you’re up for trying something new.
Healthcare in Mauritius is tailored for tourists and expats, with plenty of clean, professional private clinics. A basic consultation costs around 1,500 MUR ($33), and with good insurance, you can claim it back. Cosmetic clinics are surprisingly common too, offering affordable treatments in a dreamy tropical setting.
As for safety – it’s one of the island’s best qualities. Locals often say: “Why commit a crime? Where would you run? It’s an island.” And honestly, that’s how it feels. We’ve left phones on the beach while swimming and nothing was ever taken. We’ve never felt unsafe, anywhere.
Even nature behaves here. The nearby island of Réunion has an active volcano, but Mauritius has no history of serious earthquakes or tsunamis. Cyclones can occur (2–3 per season), but they rarely do real damage. And sharks? Nope. Thanks to the two surrounding reef belts, sharks stay far from shore – so swimming is safe at all public beaches.
Yes, Mauritius truly is an underrated paradise island. One that might just steal your heart too. 🌴
