Mauritius Vacation Tours

The Inviting Atmosphere for Adventure!

Lying in the Indian Ocean, some 1,800 km off the east coast of Africa, Mauritius is an outstandingly beautiful tropical island. Its 330-kilometre coastline of sandy beaches is almost entirely surrounded by one of the largest unbroken coral reefs in the world, home to more than a thousand species of fish. The interior rises to a central plateau, overlooked by mountains reaching up to more than 8000 metres. Of volcanic origin and generally sheltered by barriers of coral reefs forming natural, safe, crystal clear lagoons, Mauritius has long been a dream destination.

Known to the Arabs as early as the 10th century, but officially discovered in 1505 by the Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas, the island was occupied successively by the Dutch and the French and was then ceded to Great Britain in 1814. Mauritius became independent in 1968.

Mauritius will enchant you and will uplift your soul by making you feel that you belong to the chosen few. Every visitor enjoys personal attention and behind each smile lies the promise of a unique holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colors and tastes, the island which is set in a turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Mauritius fulfills every visitor’s dream of a tropical island – swaying palms, a dazzling blue ocean, white sand beaches, sugarcane fields, towering mountains and the leisurely Mountain way of life combine to make a truly idyllic setting. Add to this the attractive resorts – ranging from the luxurious to the pleasantly informal, from the intimate to those offering entertainment and activities for all the family. Mauritius offers superb diving and many resorts have professionally – run dive schools, with courses catering for everybody from novices to those seeking night dive and open water qualifications and most provide instructions in several languages.

Sightseeing

Pamplemouse Botanical Gardens has a vast collection of indigenous and exotic plants; Trou aux Cerfs is the spectacular carte of an extinct volcanic; and Black River Gorges National Park offer breathtaking visits.

Accommodation

Resorts range from luxurious to pleasantly casual, from the intimate to family-friendly.

Family Tours

Are you an adventurous  traveler and a seeker of the finest places to visit? Mauritius  island has everything that would constitute a great tour traveler’s paradise. It absolutely has all the elements needed for a picture perfect location with its picturesque sceneries and clear waters. Most resorts have comprehensive’ kid clubs’ offering a full range of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities, computer rooms and other attractions; the Casela Bird Park is home to a wide variety of tropical birds and animals.

Shopping in Mauritius

What you can buy – local handicrafts and artifacts, designer casuals, beachwear, hand-crafted ship models and curios.
Where you can buy – the lively Caudan waterfront in Port Louis, Grand Baie, Cure pipe, Mabhebourg and Belle Mare.

Entertainment

Most hotels offer nightly live entertainment, resident bands, themes buffets and entertainment shows such as Sega, African and Indian dancers. Casinos are found in some hotels, as well as at Caudan waterfront. Grand Baie has the largest choice of lively restaurants, bars karaoke and discothèques.

Sports Calendar

Mauritius Marlin Cup, International deep sea fishing competition (December); Mauritius Golf Open (December); Jockey Club Day, International horse riding show (December); Ganesh Festival (August/September); Diwali, Festival of Lights (October); Chinese Spring Festival (February)

Sports and leisure

Water sports – sailing, deep sea fishing, parasailing, windsurfing, scuba diving and snorkeling; boat cruises, catamaran sailing and glass-bottomed boat rides.
Golf courses – the island has several world-class spas and beauty treatments in the world.

Mauritius Holidays

What are Mauritius holidays exactly? It is all about enjoying a holiday away from the usual bustle of urban professional living. It is all about exploring new seas and taking on the adventure into the unknown. It is all about having lots of things to do and lots more to explore in the island. Going on a Mauritius holiday is going on a melting pot where past and present are seamlessly blended together, offering an idyllic beauty that will lure anyone to come back again and again. A wide range of charming, intimate hideaways and super luxurious resorts await you with special honeymooners  gifts, amenities and romantic candlelit in a dream.

Car Renting

It is easy to rent vehicles and explore the island.