As far as luxury destinations
go, very few even compare to the paradise island that is Mauritius. Turquoise
blue lagoons lapping onto golden sand beaches, some of the finest hotel resorts
in the world and a warm sunny climate (all year round) all add to the charm and
allure that is Mauritius. But don’t take our word for it – as Mark Twain
himself suggested “Mauritius was made first – then heaven was copied from
it”.
And do you know what, everyone
who’s been knows exactly what he was talking about.
Mauritius is a large island
situated along the tropical latitudes of the Indian ocean – it’s 2045 square
km and enjoys a lovely 330km of coastline.
While
Mauritius is perfectly suited to high budget travellers visiting plush resorts
such as The Hilton, there are also several cheaper choices for the budget
conscious traveller. Indeed, anyone can indulge in the tropical paradise that is
Mauritius.
You
may think that Mauritius is all about longing in front of a gorgeous beach and
enjoying all inclusive service 24 hours a day – there is that, but if you’re
considering it as a holiday destination you ought to know that there’re much
more to it than just that.
There
are some awesome natural wonders, as encapsulated by the national parks of Black
River Gorges (southwest Mauritius), Bluebay and Balaclava (Western Mauritius).
Here you can enjoy the splendid nature that Mauritius offers the tourist and
enjoy activities such as hiking and bird watching among others.
And
no experience to Mauritius is complete without a visit to Port Louis – one of
the most vibrant spots within the island, and one that’s simply crawling with
wonderful restaurants, streets bustling with busy shops and some homely bars and
café’s. As you may expect, Port Louis is actually the economic core of
Mauritius, being the country’s business district.
Honeymooners
should also know that Mauritius rates in the top ten of holiday destinations in
the world for honeymooners.
Many
couples actually tie the knot at one of many of Mauritius’ top resorts that
offer marriage services – and practically every hotel caters to honeymooning
couples.
That’s
not to say that kids are not welcome – indeed, many resorts offer top of the
range kids clubs and activities. In short, there’s something for everyone.
Mauritius
is also a wonderful place for food fanatics. The mix of cultures within the
country means that there are some very interesting fusion cuisines available.
There
are different dishes which show influences from various countries including
India, Europe, China and Creole. There’s a whole world of food and drink to
discover in Mauritius.
