Mauritius Islands: The Seasoned Traveler’s Choice
Mauritius is a melting pot of various ethnicities such as South Asian, Black African, French and Chinese. The official language of this island nation is English, but French and Creole are also widely spoken. It is one of the few African countries that is considered developed. The elderly, disabled, doctors and students of Mauritius enjoy free public transport on this island.
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis, which is well connected by air and sea with the main cities of the world. Mauritius prides itself on being a tourist destination and strongly promotes its island country in the tourism industry.
Hotels in Mauritius come in many budget scales. There are the expensive ultra-luxurious five-star hotels and there are also affordable three-star hotels and other cheaper accommodations. Internet is the best place to search for a hotel that suits you. The official site for Mauritius is Mauritius.net, which will provide a comprehensive guide to all visitors seeking information on the island.
The hotels have been listed according to their location and prices and you should check the facilities available in each one before you decide to book a hotel. Hotel reservations can be made very easily online through the hotel’s official website or through travel agencies. It is advisable that you first view photos of the hotel on their website before zeroing in on the hotel you want to make your vacation home.
Mauritius is famous for deep sea fishing and the island of Mauritius holds many coveted world records related to fishing. The barracuda, the yellow tuna, different species of sharks and the marlin are some of the marine species that can be found in the waters that surround this island.
The island also boasts verdant slopes and land activities such as deer hunting, hill biking, horse riding and trekking, in addition to the expected water sports such as canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, windsurfing and water skiing. Yachts are also valued possessions for Mauritians and there are many yacht cruising competitions. You can even sail in a submarine. You should ask your hotel staff for details of the activities that are available around your hotel.
Mauritius hotels also offer one of the best golf courses in the world and the most splendid of them all is ‘Le Touessrok Golf Course’. This golf course is special in that it occupies an entire private island that belongs solely to the golf course. Imagine playing golf on the white sand and in the middle of the endless expanse of the deep blue sea that stretches forever on all sides. Just the thought brings an excited smile to your face, doesn’t it?
Booking flights to Mauritius can be done through a travel agent who will be aware of the various offers available. Alternatively, you can also do this through your hotel or resort if they offer the facility.
Mauritius can be a quiet island getaway or a crazy adventure haven, whatever you want it to be. So book your tickets now and discover the joys of being in an island country in the middle of the Indian Ocean!