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Magical Mauritius
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Being awarded the “World’s Leading Island Destination 2010”, Mauritius has a unique blend of cultures, beautiful beaches and stunning scenery. It offers a peaceful sanctuary for those in search of pure relaxation and a full range of activities ranging from diving, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing and deep-sea fishing (marlin and yellow fin tuna abound) for those who enjoy a more active pace. Your luxury holiday in Mauritius will be graced with the amenities that go hand in hand with life’s sophisticated pleasures, a cultured cosmopolitan cache and a graceful style and ease of knowing that some of the finest luxury 5 star beach hotels in the world can be found within its shores.
Mauritius has a deserved reputation for service and quality which are unsurpassed. The standards of accommodation, facilities and service are very high and there are many top class hotels. Evening entertainment is centred around the hotels and mainly includes local folklore shows, Creole music and sega dancing. White sands, waving palms, a warm clear blue ocean, magnificent food, water skiing, scuba diving, big game fishing, paragliding, windsurfing, snorkelling, breathtaking scenery and Mauritian hospitality awaits you, for Mauritian’s hospitality comes naturally, it is one of the reasons the hotels are the finest.
Mauritius is the ideal destination for South Africans, since South Africans do not need a drivers’ license or a visa to visit Mauritius. Amazingly is it only a four hour flight from Johannesburg and Mauritius offers fantastic service and deals on their official airline: Air Mauritius. Air Mauritius has achieved its 17th World Travel Award in the Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline category for the fourth consecutive year. Air Mauritius has been at the heart of trade and tourism for more than 40 years and has daily flights directly from Johannesburg to Mauritius and two flights weekly out of Durban and Cape Town directly to Mauritius.
In January 2011 Air Mauritius South Africa will be launching Smart Season Value Proposition for all year travel to Mauritius whereby consumers will benefit and enjoy value added benefits incorporating air and hotel benefits!
Sometimes termed as paradise on earth, due to its sheer beauty and miraculous sceneries, the island of Mauritius radiates charm and exquisiteness when it comes down to its heavenly beautiful beaches. The beauty of the clear waters of the turquoise lagoons is such that even poets would not be able to capture its charms with mere words.
Pereybere, one the most beautiful beaches in the world is the choice of many. It is considered to be one of the best bathing spots in the island and it is widely visited by the young people during their holidays and weekends. If you have been to Mauritius but missed the chance of being to Ile aux Cerfs then your visit has not been worthwhile. This small island can be reached by boats from Pointe Maurice and the beaches are splendid.
Baie du Tamarin is highly visited by fervent surfers, since gigantic waves roll the bay almost over the whole year. Cap Malhereux is another tranquil spot which offers one of the most splendid scenes with its fantastic view of the little islands, Ile plate, Ile Ronde and Coin De Mire. The beautifully situated graveyard and the chapel on the beach are usually the favourite target of photographers. Trou-aux-Biches, Riviere Noire, Pointe-aux-piments are among the other lustrous beaches in Mauritius.
The beaches of Mauritius apart from being storehouses of exquisite and incomparable beauty offer countless opportunities for those who wish to explore the mysteries of the marine world and for the adventure enthusiasts who love water sports.
Mauritius indeed offers many voyages in one destination – The spa resorts of Mauritius are proper retreats of improvement and opulence, standing amidst 20 acre verdant tropical gardens. This helps tremendously in contributing peace of mind and serenity. For a refuge in peace and deluxe, the hotels of Mauritius offers serenity, peace of mind and harmony - the key words for a luxury spa holiday in Mauritius.
Mauritius cuisine is as cosmopolitan as its culture. You will find an eclectic mix of Creole, Chinese, Indian and Muslim food. The restaurants in the hotels and resorts are great and the cooking is in a class of its own. However during your stay take time to sample the local restaurants where your taste buds will be pleasantly surprised with the Indian and Creole dishes using the natural recourses of this
tropical island.
The island has a great reputation as a shopper’s paradise.. Mauritius has a reputation for textiles production, namely for sweaters, polo shirts and other knitwear. Leading luxury brands originals and copies are sold at unbeatable prices all over the island. Curepipe is the main area for tourist shopping but Port Louis is quite good as well.
For more information please visit:
www.tourism-mauritius.mu or contact
Voila Travel on +27 (010) 590 1060 or info@voilatravel.co.za |
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