Mauritius

Lying off the east coast of Africa, out in the Indian Ocean in peaceful seclusion, this idyllic island is surrounded by sandy white beaches and cooled by the trade winds, carrying with them the scent of wild flowers and the spices that are grown here.

Mauritius is a most beautiful island, with lush subtropical forests, over 80 different types of palm trees and craters and basalt rocks littering its interior. Its historic capital Port Louis, still retains much of its charm, with many interesting landmarks and a bustling marketplace. A recent addition is the modern Caudan Waterfront complex, the islands premier commercial shopping and entertainment centre.

The north coast of the island is particularly popular, with superb year-round weather and the delightful and elegant resort town of Grand Baie, home of many interesting shops and restaurants. Right around Mauritius on its many superb beaches are hotels of every description, offering a paradise holiday with excellent amenities, superb cuisine and every type of entertainment facility imaginable. Most hotels offer superb watersports, enabling guests to go diving, snorkelling, waterskiing, windsurfing or enjoy rides on glass-bottom boats.

The people of Mauritius are made up of a variety of racial groups who all contribute< to the exotic and varied character of this paradise island.