Mauritius

Mauritius Geography Mauritius is a pear-shaped island of 2,040 sq. km situated 20 south of the equator on longitude 57.7 east. It lies 2,036 km off the south-east coast of Africa. The coastline is fringed with white beaches and protected by coral reef almost all around expect for the southern coast that offers wilder...
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“Most, but by no means all, of the action takes place in Mauritius’ hotels and resort but there’s much else besides for shopping and dining plus a bit of nightlife too” Shopping Port Louis is the main shopping Mecca with its flashy Cauden Waterfront where duty free goods are available in air-conditioned shops and...
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Splashing out If watersports are the big attraction then look no further than Mauritius. It’s clear warm waters make every watery activity- from diving and snorkeling to waterskiing and sailing – so much more appealing. The lure of those sparkling turquoise waters surrounds Mauritius. With one of the largest coral reefs in the world...
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Mauritius boasts no fewer than eight top golf courses which makes the island hugely appealing for keen golfers. But for non-golfers there are plenty of other land-based activities from horse riding to sip lining. The past few years has seen Mauritius blossom as a world-class golfing destination. At the 2008 IAGTO Awards, the official...
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Mauritius Landscape Mauritius long ago understands the importance of its landscape for tourism and has done much to preserve the island’s fragile eco-system. Four hundred years after the last dodo, birdlife is now well protected, not least the pink pigeon. The natural beauty of Mauritius strikes you from the minute you drive away from...
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Mauritius Rest Easy Believe it or not it is possible to go camping in Mauritius but for 99 per cent of visitors the big appeal is the island’s collection of luxury hotels. There is plenty of all-inclusive too. Mauritius has a long established reputation for offering the ultimate in hotels and resorts. Combined with...
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For a taste of Mauritius the way it was before the tourists started to arrive,Rodrigues is the perfect place to go.It’s a placid,peaceful,relaxing small island where the world beyond can be quickly forgotten. Part of Mauritius yet a separate island, rustic Rodrigues is a90-minute flight east, but a world away in terms of experience.Despite...
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Mauritius Direct With two airlines featuring non-stop services from London Heathrow to Mauritius and a number of others offering one-stop flights, there’s no shortage of choice to fly down to this Indian Ocean Paradise. Mauritius is a 12-hour flight from the UK. The time difference is GMT +5 hours in winter and GMT +3...
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How to Sell Mauritius Holidays Whether on honeymoon or a family holiday, a young couple planning to marry or an older couple simply enjoying life, Mauritius is the perfect destination. And once there, visitors can be as passive or as active as the fancy takes them. Key selling points World-class collection of hotels and...
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Mauritius is constantly adding to its portfolio of outstanding accommodation options so there is always somewhere new and exciting to stay on the island. St. Regis resort and spa Mauritius is due to open october1, 2010. Situated next to les pavilions on a plot formerly owned by Berjaya, it is the latest property to...
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Welcome to Mauritius Stand on any beach in Mauritius and look out across the tiffany blue ocean and you will see impressive white breakers crashing on the reef that rings the island. Inland, there is a rolling landscape of atmospheric mountain peaks, lush green sugar fields, tobacco and tea plantations. Take the 120hour flight...
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MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA The hotel is an authentic paradise perfectly integrated into large sugar cane fields and lush vegetation: This first-class resort on the south-west coast of Mauritius at Bel Ombre offers spacious stylish accommodation facing a 500-metre sandy beach against a backdrop of Valriches Nature Reserve.  This charming and popular resort appeals...
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Mauritius Island Information On the map tiny Mauritius appears as no more than a speck amid the blue eternity of the Indian Ocean, 1,200 miles off the coast of East Africa. But into an area the size of an English county Mauritius packs extravagant, ever-changing contrasts that defy geography. At sea level the landscape...
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The magnificent botanical garden, located in the proximity of Port-Louis, has come to be known under various names, ranging from “Jardin de Mon Plaisir”, to “Jardin des Plantes” or still, “Jardin Botanique Royal”. Finally, in 1988, it has been renamed to “ Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden ”, in honour of the man who...
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Stylish Sugar Beach Resort is for the discerning guest seeking a relaxed beach holiday in a gracious setting – with the bonus of excellent service and sports facilities. Adjacent to sister-resort La Pirogue on Mauritius’ sheltered west coast, near Flic en Flac village, this superior first-class resort is reminiscent of a colonial plantation house...
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