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Mauritius Beach Stay and Dubai City Stay
12 Day Multi-Centre
Mauritius, Indian Ocean
25 Meals Included
Combining the ultimate, luxury beach stay with a unique, captivating city stay; this multi-centre trip across Mauritius & Dubai is sure to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. Beginning in Mauritius, you can lay back and unwind in a place where the glistening, golden sands meet the crystal clear waters, as the progressing daylight paints its varied tapestry upon the sparkling seas. From here you’ll fly to Dubai to experience an altogether different landscape – where vast architectural masterpieces are gently embraced by the crimson sands of the Arabian Desert.
Highlights
- Enjoy the picture-perfect landscapes and azure seas of Mauritius
- Immerse yourself in the rich marine life that have made their home in the coral reefs
- Wander through the lush rainforest and lose yourself in the astounding beauty of the Chamarel waterfall
- Visit the spectral-coloured earth mounds in the Rivière Noire District where a unique geological phenomenon creates a stunning rainbow effect
- Shop till you drop in Dubai Mall – the world’s largest centre of commerce, and home of the Ferrari rollercoaster
- Roll over the desert dunes on a unique quad bike journey, or pick up the pace on a sandboard if you’re feeling extra adventurous!
- Tantalise your tastebuds with unforgettable culinary experiences in one of Dubai’s many and varied Michelin-starred restaurants
Itinerary
Day 1
UK to Mauritius
Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Mauritius.
Day 2
Mauritius
Dinner
On arrival you’ll be taken to your hotel to unwind for the evening.
Day 3-9
Mauritius
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend the next week in complete relaxation. You could choose to visit the tea plantations, go for a tasting of world-class rums in one of the island’s distilleries, or go for long exploratory strolls within the lush, green forests. Wherever you choose you’ll always be close to the ocean and the stunningly diverse marine life. Make memories to last as you take morning strolls across the dreamlike golden sands, or simply sit back and soak up the suns rays as you deepen your love affair with this beautiful place.
Day 10
Mauritius to Dubai
Breakfast
Today you'll be leaving Mauritius after breakfast and travelling to the airport to catch a flight to Dubai. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel where you can unpack before heading out and exploring the unique aesthetics of this dazzling destination.
Day 11
Dubai
Breakfast
With a full day free to make the most of this city stay, you may find it difficult to decide which of the myriad activities you’ll choose. There’s something for everyone here: whether you’d like to adventure away to the distant desert dunes; scale the dizzying heights of the vast skyscrapers; or choose a more sedentary experience sitting back and sipping cocktails on the pristine beaches, you’re sure to be amazed by this remarkable capital.
Day 12
Dubai to UK
Breakfast
This morning you’ll be bidding farewell to Dubai. Once you’ve enjoyed a delicious breakfast at your hotel you’ll be transferred back to the airport to board your return flight bound for the UK.
Hotel Information
This tour can be booked by calling 1800 804 006
Sorry we cannot book this tour online at the moment.
Important Information
Payment
If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of €324.50pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
Passport and Visa information
United Arab Emirates visa requirements
Holders of full British passports will be granted a free of charge visitor/tourist visa upon arrival in the UAE. No application in advance of travel is needed. Your passport will be stamped with the visa as you pass through Immigration. The visa issued at the airport for British passport holders is valid for up to 40 days.
Mauritius visa requirements
A visa is not required for British citizens visiting Mauritius. Further advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for other nationalities and for general queries. We strongly advise you check your destinations’ Tourist Board or Embassy for the most up-to-date guidelines regarding passport validity.
Insurance
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras. To arrange your travel insurance with Holiday Extras, please call 0800 781 4237 and quote ‘WK830’ for preferential rates. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24 hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
Health and Vaccinations
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, www.travelhealthpro.org. uk, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
Currency Exchange
The currency in Dubai is the UAE Dirham. We recommend that you exchange you currency before you leave the UK, however cash machines are available in all the major cities to withdraw money in the local currency.
The currency in Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR, however it is possible to pay in Euros at larger establishments. We recommend that you exchange your currency before you leave the UK.
Credit Card Information
As normal practice you may be asked for your credit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.
Personal Expenses and Tipping
You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any personal purchases, such as souvenirs, laundry and extra drinks and snacks.
Accommodation
Please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK.