Let’s be completely honest from the start. When I suggest Mauritius for a family holiday in the school summer holidays, I know exactly what most people are thinking: “That’s a very long flight.”
And they’re right. It is a long way to go, and I would never pretend otherwise. But if you can face that journey, Mauritius can be an excellent option, particularly when we’re struggling to get quite what families want in Europe in July and August.
Gilly Bachelor
Every year, we speak to parents who have a similar wish list: good weather, a beautiful beach, safe swimming for children, proper space to relax, and (crucially) an all-inclusive that genuinely covers enough to stop the constant drip of spending. Increasingly, that combination can be hard to secure in the Mediterranean at peak times, amid punishing heat, overcrowded resorts, or prices that feel hard to justify.
That’s where Mauritius, and Beachcomber in particular, really stands apart.
The climate certainly helps. While much of the Med can be fiercely hot in summer, Mauritius is in its cooler season. You still get glorious sunshine, but without the searing temperatures that can make days feel draining, especially with children. Evenings are more comfortable, sleep tends to be easier, and families generally feel more relaxed.
But what often tips the balance for our clients is the scale of what’s included at resorts like Victoria Beachcomber on the sheltered north-west coast.
This isn’t just “all-inclusive” in name. It’s an all-inclusive that actually covers the things families want: excellent dining options across several restaurants, decent wines and branded drinks, snacks through the day, kids’ clubs, and a genuinely impressive range of land and water activities (including motorised ones!). From waterskiing, to sailing and snorkelling to kayaking, paddleboarding, tennis, fitness classes and evening entertainment, there’s enough going on that children are happily occupied without parents constantly reaching for their wallets.
The calm lagoon at Victoria makes all of that even more appealing. Swimming is easy and safe, water sports are accessible rather than intimidating, and the whole resort has a relaxed, well-run feel that suits families who want quality rather than noise.
In practical terms, a 10-night family stay here, including flights, private transfers, all-inclusive board and a two-bedroom family apartment, will typically sit around £10,000 to £12,000, depending on dates and routing. But when you factor in how much is genuinely included, and how little you end up spending once you arrive, the value picture looks very different when compared to many European options.
Mauritius will never replace the Mediterranean, we still send plenty of families there every year, and rightly so. But when Europe is proving tricky in peak summer, whether because of heat, crowds or cost, Mauritius deserves to be firmly in the conversation.
If you can handle the flights, and you value a truly comprehensive all-inclusive, the rewards are very real!
Why not get in touch to start planning your dreamy Mauritius escape?
