Renowned for its breath-taking landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, Mauritius remains a top destination for South African families due to the island being a short flight from South Africa and offering a massive range of family-friendly activities and a rich tapestry of culture and culinary delights.
Beyond this, Mauritius remains a perennial favourite with South Africans because it offers such great value to families travelling on Rands. Here are three reasons why Mauritius remains so cost-effective:
1 | Inclusive Packages: Making Dreams Affordable
The half-board or all-inclusive packages offered by many hotels in Mauritius are very attractive to family travellers, as the cost of accommodation, two- to three meals and all land and non-motorised water activities is set in advance. And, while the cost of packages may seem more expensive upfront, when you factor in all the costs of flights, accommodation, transfers, meals, drinks and activities, inclusive packages are usually far more affordable than if you had to DIY your Mauritian holiday.
All-inclusive hotel packages, like that offered at Ambre Resort, and half-board packages like those offered by Sugar Beach Resort, Long Beach Resort and La Pirogue Resort, also eliminate the chance of getting a nasty surprise at the end of your stay when the bill is presented.
Plus, when you book and pay for an inclusive package in advance the rate is set, so even if the Rand depreciates between the time of booking and travel you won’t be have to fork out more for accommodation, meals, land and sea activities and more.
2 | Free Land and Water Sports: Endless Thrills Await
Mauritius is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, boasting an array of land and water sports that cater to all ages and skill levels. From snorkelling to windsurfing and kiteboarding on crystal-clear waters, the island’s waters offer endless activities. On land, there’s golf, tennis, volleyball and more.
The cost for all of these activities can escalate very quickly if you pay per activity, but with hotel packages that include most land and non-motorised water sports the whole family can dive into a world of excitement at no extra cost.
3 | Special Deals: Making Memories More Affordable
In addition to half-board or all-inclusive packages, many hotels in Mauritius offer special deals that sweeten the pot for family travellers. One of the most enticing offers is the "pay for 6 nights, stay for 7 nights" promotion, allowing families to extend their holiday without blowing their budget.
Hotels may also offer early booking discounts and/or packages whereby one to two children eat and stay free when staying with adults. These deals can seriously reduce the cost of a family holiday.
If you’re lucky, you can find a mix of these deals, like the promotion currently being run by World Leisure Holidays. The group is offering a mix of “pay for 6 nights, stay for 7”, early booking discounts of up to 20%, and/or one to two children stay and eat for free at four resorts in Mauritius: Sugar Beach Resort, Ambre Resort, Long Beach Resort and La Pirogue Resort.
Go Here With Sure
Sure Travel, in partnership with World Leisure Holidays, is offering ‘Pay for 6 Nights, Stay for 7 Nights’ deals for four Mauritian resorts:
7 Nights at Sugar Beach Resort from R36,000 pps (plus 15% off; discount included in rate). Package includes return flights from Johannesburg, airport/hotel transfers, accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily (half-board), and all land and non-motorised water sports. Plus one child under 12 stays and eats for free. Full details and Ts and Cs here.
7 Nights at Ambre Resort from R27,999 pps (plus 15% off; discount included in rate). Package includes return flights from Johannesburg, airport/hotel transfers, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner and selected drinks daily (all-inclusive), and all land and non-motorised water sports. Full details and Ts and Cs here.
7 Nights at Long Beach Resort from R31,100 pps (plus 20% off; discount included in rate). Package includes return flights from Johannesburg, airport/hotel transfers, accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily (half-board), and all land and non-motorised water sports. Plus up to two children under 12 stay and eat for free. Full details and Ts and Cs here.
7 Nights at La Pirogue Resort from R36,300 pps. Package includes return flights from Johannesburg, airport/hotel transfers, accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily (half-board), and all land and non-motorised water sports. Plus one child under 12 stays and eats for free. Full details and Ts and Cs here.
Contact your nearest Sure Travel Agency to book any of the above deals.