Traditionally, New Year is a huge celebration for Mauritius, with an abundance of firecracker parties and sega dance parties. Then, on New Year's Day itself, calm descends for what is a very important day of togetherness for Mauritian families, with celebrations and gatherings often lasting up to a week.

Here are some of the celebrations we've enjoyed on Mauritius this year at Four Seasons Anahita, Constance Le Prince Maurice and Angsana Balaclava

Photos: Four Seasons Anahita, Constance Le Prince Maurice and Angsana Balaclava.