7 Reasons To Plan A Trip To Mauritius On Your Next Holiday

By Author: sara smith
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Though Maldives and Seychelles are much hyped honeymoon destinations for those wishing to spend some quality time amid exotic natural exuberance, nevertheless Mauritius with it's panoramic gentleness, colourful landscapes, and pristine beaches offers an equally scenic backdrop to your photographs. No wonder if Mark Twain used hyperbole to acclaim beauty of Heaven to be copied from this “Island of Rainbows”. Once the home of extinct dodo, this tropical island, situated east of Madagascar with moderate temperatures, subtle winds and generous sunshine strikes a unique blend of different cultures, nature reserves and vivacious wildlife. A befitting familiarity to Indian Cuisine and Indian Festivals could be attributed to the ideal location of the Island in the Indian ocean. Offering a plethora of activities for every kind of traveller to indulge into, there are certain facts that could be attributed to the worthiness of this stunning destination, which makes it a place worth visiting at least once in life time.
Exotic Beaches
People can enjoy reposeful sunbath at the topaz shoreline of the Indian Ocean or engage ...
... into playful activities on the sensational beaches with sparkling powdery sand producing tingling in your toes. Sip fresh sugar cane juice or experience scuba diving as the warm temperature and clarity of the water makes ideal combination. One can also embark on an underwater trail around the sea bed and mingle with the marine life.
Aquatics with the Dolphins
Dolphin cruise is another stellar attraction of the place which starts early in the morning. Take opportunity to swim with these friendly fun loving mammals . Flic en Fac and Tamarin Bay are the best beaches for this activity. Mostly the dolphins don't even care if you are around, sometimes they swim close to you or right under you but it's enthralling activity altogether.
Rainbow Painted Chamarel
Chamarel is an unusual looking village which stands unique because of it's seven coloured sand. The volcanic earth with different colours is amazing sight that is protected and preserved for tourists. The sand hue ranges from red, yellow, brown, purple, green and blue and it could also be brought back home in a tube, as a souvenir. About a stone throw away, one can also stop by the Chamarel Waterfalls to get some fantastic pictures.
Scuba Diving
Mauritius excels in offering outstanding diving experience. Plunging into the marine world brings us to the colony of multi-coloured marine life, gleaming corals and a large variety of reef life . Mauritius has a lot of options for those who wish to sail the sea, It is real fun to observe the deep-sea life in their natural environment and if you are apprehensive about encountering a big shark, do not panic as it is very rare to find one. For those who are novice, diving can be experienced under professional guidance. The services for training are also available at most of the hotels.
Wondrous Wildlife
Some unique variety of wildlife will be ready on the way to alarm you which is quite thrilling altogether. Be it an ugly red bird, pink pigeon, giant tortoise or the most long lived animals on the planet. The 'treetop canvas home' is a bird spotting paradise and Mauritius itself is a home to more than 700 flowering plants which includes the astounding Pandanus. Many inhabiting reptiles are found in Mauritius. To preserve the natural flora and fauna of the place efforts are made involving captive breeding, habitat restoration and eradication of certain species
Mauritius Cuisine
The cuisine of Mauritius is an exotic blend of Chinese, European and Indian flavour. French influence dominates the kitchen of Mauritius and sea food still makes up the major clod of the Mauritius food. Best sea food ranges from local fish Capitaine and Calamari to Crab Soup and lobsters. Eureka La Maison Creole is famous for its dry beef curry – a dish which should be savoured sitting in the open platform. Also dessert of vanilla ice cream topped with grilled coconut is a must eat from the local restaurants.
Amazing Botanical Gardens
The oldest and most impressive garden among the others in the world, The Botanical Gardens lies in the Southern hemisphere of Mauritius. This imposingly tilted, “Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden” (commonly known as Pmplemousses) is occupied with deer, tortoise and more than 650 varieties of plants and giant water lilies in the lotus pond. Besides these, the garden also possess spices, ebonies, sugar canes and 85 varieties of palms from Central America, Asia, Africa and islands around Indian Ocean. The gardens are located in the village of Pamplemousses which lies around seven miles north east of the capital Port Louis.

With oozing excitement and never quenching wanderlust, Sara Smith, the young maiden from Africa is in constant quest to explore the world and share her wonderful experiences with the people to satiate their mind body and soul to the extent that they actually feel the ambiance of the place themselves. Her exciting details of the destinations visited, keeps the readers waiting in anticipation for her next update. Visit= https://www.flyafrica.co.uk/ to get best flight deals to all african destinations