Travel to Mauritius

Mauritius is a tropical paradise. An easily accessible island in the Indian Ocean nestled up alongside Africa. Mauritius enjoys an extensively varied culture, due to its multifaceted history. It’s greatly influenced by its British and French ties and principally Indian workforce. The result is a mix of assorted cultures, religions, and languages. The residents include Hindus, Creole, Chinese, Muslims and Europeans. English, French and Creole are widely spoken, as are some other Asian languages. The variety is also evident in the food, which is a mix of Indian, Creole, Chinese, and European.
Places to Visit
The absolute must see places of Mauritius are
Port Louis-- The capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, is a bustling urban center Places to see in Port Louis
Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolan botanical garden--This is a sixty-acre garden featuring a pond of Victoria amazonica lilies and an extensive collection of palms
Cauden waterfront complex--This modern mall houses a casino, restaurants, shops etc
China town—this is a bustling neighborhood full of small shops, family traders and oriental restaurants.

Central market--A dynamic, lively open-air market selling fruit, herbs, spices and potions.

Blue penny museum-- the museum houses items of national heritage including the famous stamps of the “Post Office” series printed in 1847.

Mahebourg--- near Port Louis is the nearest town to the international airport and a major business center. There is an appealing bay where you can unwind and sunbathe A Naval Museum is admission free, open everyday except Thursday. Ile aux Aigrettes and the Domaine du Chasser are two beautiful nature reserves worth seeing.
Tamarin is a good public beach with great views. You can also visit Casela Bird Park,
Moka-- is home to the University of Mauritius and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute. The area around Moka is very pictorial, filled with flourishing mountains of the Moka Range and waterfalls. It offers endless opportunities for quiet rambling.
Trou aux Cerfs-- is an ancient crater, and the climb to the top for the view, is worth the effort. Another highlight of this area are the Tamarind Falls a group of seven falls that pour themselves into a deep, quiet pool ideal for swimming.
Black Gorges National Park--- is also a must visit. The finest views of the Black River Gorge, the Riviere Noire Falls and Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire are from the Riviere Noire lookout. Near the Park is Lake Bassin, a volcanic crater and a Hindu pilgrimage site.
Things to Do
Mauritius is a stunning island with distinct scenery and striking vistas. Mauritius is primarily suited to those wanting a resort beach holiday or for those who want to avail the exotic spas, which are in abundance in Mauritius.
Deep Sea Fishing- Mauritius is a paradise for deep sea fishing. Species include the blue or black marlin, all types of sharks, yellow tuna, the Bonitos, the ‘emperor’, the ‘p?rin’, the ‘b?ne’ or the barracuda. The ocean is 70 metres deep one kilometre away from the coast. Fishing boats can be hired from almost all hotels. The most prestigious deep sea fishing competition is the Marlin World Cup which is hosted in December by La Pirogue Hotel.
Spas - Mauritius offers several world-class spas.Pay a visit to some of the spas, where you can put yourself into the capable hands of experts and allow yourself to be carried away by your senses. These spas are now regarded as a must, on the tourist itinerary. The islands most famous spas include One&Only Le Saint G?n, the Royal Palm, Hilton, Prince Maurice, Beau Rivage, Oberoi, The Residence, Sofitel Imperial, Ananda and Dinarobin hotels where holidays also mean fitness and enlightened senses.
Golf-Several hotels have excellent golf courses. There are instructors to attend to customers’ needs including private tuition. Golf balls, clubs and caddies can be hired. An 18-hole golf course also exists at the Gymkhana private club in Vacoas. Visitors have to pay an entrance fee to be able to play.

Shopping- There are a number of tourists-only duty-free shops where passports and air tickets must be shown is on the increase. Mauritius has an enviable reputation for textiles production, namely for pull-overs and knitwear. Leading brands of shirts, trousers, suits, dresses, suits for women, shorts or swimwear are sold at unbeatable prices. Basketwork, embroidery, pottery, cut stones and recycled glass are very much in demand.
Places to Stay
The various hotels packages in Mauritius offer the best of facilities. You may take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels and lodges in Mauritius besides the star categorized accommodation hotels around the landmarks of Mauritius offer excellent view of the landmarks through their suites. Most of the places to stay in Mauritius are strategically located in the tourist centers.
Mauritius is a tropical paradise. An easily accessible island in the Indian Ocean nestled up alongside Africa . It’s greatly influenced by its British and French ties and principally Indian workforce. The result is a mix of assorted cultures, religions, and languages.