Holiday guides
Straight answers on island holidays from South Africa: when to go, what it costs, which resort suits you.
- Beachcomber children's offers 2026/27: what's free and what isn't - Beachcomber's all-inclusive is free for children 11 and under in 2026/27. What else is free, the current specials and book-by dates, and what to ask.
- Beachcomber kids' clubs compared: every resort, from toddlers to teens - Kids Clubs, Teens Clubs, baby care and babysitting at all eight Beachcomber resorts side by side, with our picks for toddlers, 7- to 11-year-olds and teens.
- Beachcomber vs LUX* vs Constance: which Mauritius hotel group suits you? - Beachcomber, LUX* or Constance? We compare stars, kids' clubs, children's rates, all-inclusive, food and golf for South African families and couples.
- How much does a Mauritius holiday cost from South Africa (2027) - What a Mauritius holiday costs from South Africa in 2027: flights, hotel by star level, half board vs all-inclusive, transfers, extras, kids and when to book.
- Mauritius with a baby or toddler - Mauritius with a baby or toddler from South Africa: flight times, infant rules on Air Mauritius, SAA and Airlink, health, packing and resorts with baby rooms.
- Which Beachcomber resort is best for you? Families, couples, golf and groups - Our pick of the eight Beachcomber resorts in Mauritius for toddlers, school-age kids, teens, couples, honeymoons, adults-only, golf, budget and big groups.
- The best time to visit Mauritius from South Africa - Mauritius month by month: temperature, rain and wind by coast, cyclone season, winter vs summer, and how it lines up with the 2027 SA school holidays.