The island of Mauritius is famed for its pristine white beaches and clear Indian Ocean waters. The stream of sunshine is occasionally interrupted by short, sharp shower that brings out the scent of the frangipani.

The best time to visit Mauritius is towards the end of the year, from October through to December, when temperatures are hottest. However, Mauritius has an enviable subtropical climate that normally brings sun, warmth, and blue skies, so expect perfect beach weather for most of the year. The Chamarel Mountains in the south can get rain at any time of year, which provides them with a luxuriant green covering, but the rest of the island generally only sees prolonged rain in January and February, when cyclones roll in from the Indian Ocean.