Time to book your holiday? If you haven't decided on your destination yet but you know it's going to be either Mauritius or Anambas, then this section provides the information you need to make your final choice.

Anambas or Mauritius?

Anambas and Mauritius have quite a bit in common, so it's not easy to have to choose between the two. For starters, both Anambas and Mauritius offer stunning environments, beautiful landscapes and breathtaking sea panoramas.

Both locations have idyllic beaches and crystal-clear sea water that's inviting throughout the year. But if you enjoy coral gardens in particular, then the more modest coral around Mauritius is no match to the almost endless coral reefs of Anambas.

Both Anambas and Mauritius are geographically pretty remote and in both cases, the journey from Europe takes 10 hours or more. If you're based in South-east Asia, the journey time to Anambas can be as short as a few hours.

Weather-wise, both territories are truly sun-kissed and both enjoy balmy temperatures pretty much year-round. Also, both areas have seasons. The wet season in Anambas during the northeast monsoon, from December to February, is more distinct from the fair and sunny rest of the year as compared to the so-called winter and summer seasons in Mauritius, which don't really differ that much.

Whereas Anambas is mostly 25-30 degrees, Mauritius can at times be a cool 20 degrees, particularly near the coast.

Essentially, the biggest difference between Anambas and Mauritius boils down to economic development. That's to say, whereas Mauritius is a more established tourism destination, Anambas hasn't yet been discovered by international tourism. This means that in Mauritius you'll have choices aplenty when it comes to accommodation, food options, getting around, activities etc.

However, if it's untouched Bounty beaches or unexplored paradise isles you're after, then Anambas is made for you. No crowds, no queues and no noisy KFC outlets. Anambas is ideal for travelers who prefer to choose the road less travelled, prefer blazing their own trail, love discovering idyllic paradise islands and can't wait to try exotic dishes and experience fascinating cultures.

Incidentally, Anambas is also a lot cheaper on all fronts than Mauritius, since Mauritius tends to be priced more at a European level when it comes to hotel room rates, restaurants, transport etc. Better yet, since the Indonesian Rupiah is low, your disposable income will be way higher in Anambas.

Ok, I hope my overview of the pros and cons of Anambas and Mauritius is helpful. It may not be exhaustive, but you should now at least be able to tip the scales a little in favor of one of the two.

Selamat jalan/Bon voyage :)

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