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Saturday, 23 February 2008

 

Mauritius: Not Only Exotic But Also Romantic

Mauritius, situated in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, is an volcanic origin island and almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. With its beautiful beaches, nature and people, Mauritius is among the top holiday resorts and generally considered as a kind of paradise. Its coastine protected by coral reefs, fauna and flora, beautiful landscape and accommodation opportunities make Mauritius an attractive destination for travelers.

Mauritian society is one of the rare authentically cosmopolitan societies and includes people from many different ethnic groups such as Hindus, Muslims, Chinese and Europeans etc. They all live in peace. Moreover, ancestral cultures have been preserved. There is not considerable temperature differences among seasons. English is the official language.

Port-Louis is the capital of Mauritius and a quiet city except when the Champs-de-Mars hosts horse races. Trou-aux-Cerfs of Curepıpe, among major cities, is one of the most exciting points of view of the island and owns tea plantations. The Naval Museum in Mahebourg proves how rich the historical past of the village is. Grand Baıe is another popular city because of its liveliness. It provides facilities for boat excursions to other islands. There are many fashion and craft shops, hotels, restaurants, and night-clubs in Grand Baie.

Such an exotic island houses many fascinating places to see. The nature park of Domaine Les Pailles, Jardin Botanique de Pamplemousses whose gardens are famous for their countless species of exotic plants, Le Val that offers a view of the natural aquatic life of kinds, falls of Tamarin that are awkward to reach, but it's worth the effort, Le Domaine du Chasseur which is also an exciting natural hunting ground, Aquarium providing the visitor with a unique opportunity of admiring the fauna and flora of the Indian Ocean, Vanilla Crocodile & Tortoise Park where you will meet these animals in their breeding ponds, in perfect safety, the Casela Bird Park that hosts varieties of birds from around the world, Flacq Market, L’Aventure du Sucre, Black River Gorges, Dutch Ruins, The Waterpark Leisure Village are among these places.

Being a subtropical type, the Mauritian fauna and flora has variety of species some of which are unique to the island. Mauritius is surrounded with coral reefs, creating lagoons with wonderful marine life and sandy beaches. Flic en Flac, Le Morne & Tamarin, Blue Bay, Belle Mare, Pereybere and Grand Bay are among the finest beaches.

To explore the ocean beds, the best way is to dive by the Blue Safari submarine. You will experience unforgettable moments as you discover the magic of the marine life.

Deep Sea Fishing, Horse Racing, Parasailing, Snorkeling, Catamaran Trip are among entertainment activities. Protection of wild life is also essential in Mauritius.

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