It’s no secret that Mauritians love to party. Which is one of the reasons why the island has marked itself as one of the best destinations for Christmas and New Year: unlike most parts of the world, the end-of-year festivities in Mauritius are bathed in warm, tropical climate with at least eight hours of delightful sunlight during the day. Instead of a snowman, you could always build a sandman on one of the many picturesque beaches that look like they’ve just been plucked out of a postcard! Rest assured though that the lack of snowflakes tumbling gently to the ground does not mean a lack of festive spirit. Quite on the contrary, the entire island is bathed in an exhilarating atmosphere that starts at the very beginning of summer. Being one of the major tourist destinations in the world, you can certainly expect your fair share of activities and packages…

Forget about a snowy white Christmas with the temperature dropping down to minus degrees. Christmas in the tropics is all about the sun and the sea fueled by an almost electric holiday spirit that will sway even the most hardened Scrooge. For this reason, Mauritius stands as one of the most popular holiday destinations in November and December. Best of all, the island blooms into life then, offering an assortment of activities and festivals to help you make the most of the holiday spirit. 1. Soak up the Christmas spirit at the malls Even if you’re not planning on doing any shopping, you simply can’t miss a visit to one of the many sprawling malls during the festive season. Indeed, during Christmas and New Year in Mauritius, these malls are exquisitely decorated, with fairy lights and towering Christmas trees- not to mention the occasional Santa walking about handing out candy…