Mauritius Guide
Posted on Jun 12, 2008 under Mauritius | 1 CommentMauritius
If you’re near a window, look south-eastwards for a moment. There, 6,000 miles over the horizon, deep in the Indian Ocean, lie the blindingly white palm-edged beaches, blue lagoons, coral reefs, emerald sugar-cane fields and purple mountain peaks of Mauritius. Another world? Yes. But in just 12 hours you could be there! When it comes to today’s faraway holiday preference, we think Mauritius is definitely up there with the leaders. Nature has done its bit, of course, with exotic tropical scenes that will etch themselves on your memory. A stylish gallery of world-class resort hotels adds all the essential creature comforts and leisure pursuits. Scattered along the 205-mile coastline and nestling contentedly beside picture-book beaches, each has its own character. You’ll feel instantly at home. That’s what Mauritius does best.
Island Adventure
Mountains, deep ravines and gorges offer short hikes and mountain bike trips (a chance to see some endemic birdlife and wild monkeys) – while, offshore, supervised sea-kayaking excursions can be booked. Exploring by car is a popular way to discover the island’s lush and often lofty interior. Don’t miss the waterfront at Port Louis and do visit the National Park in the beautiful interior.
Nightlife & Party with Locals
Most larger hotels (and many smaller ones) ensure that their guests can enjoy live band entertainment and dancing on-site, with regular Sega dance events. If you want more options to hand then the liveliest area to stay is Grand Baie, with its restaurants, bars and discos.
Gourmet Cuisine & Dining Out
French, Chinese, Creole, and Indian influences have all gone into the exotic Mauritius culinary pot! Whether your main course leans toward Indian curries or Chinese sweet-and-sour fish, they and a host of exotic new flavours await the jaded palate. A colourful ethnic mix means you can look forward to some wonderful palate, pleasing cuisine.
World Class Golf Courses
There’s excellent golf to be enjoyed on at least 12 delightful courses adjoining some of the leading hotels – the most acclaimed of which are the One & Only Le Touessrok Golf Club on Ile aux Cerfs and the Belle Mare Plage Golf Club. What could be more pleasant than being on a dream island whilst having the opportunity to improve your golfing skills?
World’s Best Scuba Dive Sites
Mauritius is surrounded by a coral reef with a rich marine life – and offers shallow comfortable dive sites for beginners, as well as walls, rock formations, caverns and wrecks for the experienced. Some of the best diving is where the island reef breaks - especially between Souillac and Le Bouchon (south coast) and at Flic en Flac (west coast).
Family Holidays
Mauritius’ hotel beaches are reef-protected in the main and normally ideal for supervised youngsters. Well-organised Children’s Clubs are the norm at the majority of resort hotels.
All-Inclusive Holidays
When it comes to all-inclusive options, Mauritius offers you an embarrassment of riches – with packages of varying comprehensiveness available at a range of properties around the island.
WEATHER IN MAURITIUS
Mauritius’ idyllic beaches and tropical lifestyle can be enjoyed at their warmest during the November to April period (January to March can be less settled), while May to October (‘Winter’, though not as we know it!) tend to be the driest and sunniest months with cooler nights.
MAURITIUS – Weddings & Honeymoons
The popularity of Mauritius as a wedding destination tells its own story. The island’s matchless tropical setting, romantic Indian Ocean mood and the dependability of its long experience all set an enviable benchmark. Imagine the sun’s warm rays filtering through the shade of overhanging palms, while gentle waves lap the coral sands of a tropical beach beyond. What lovelier lifelong memories of your wedding day? You’ll find, too, that the cost of one of our wedding packages AND of staying in a luxury beach hotel here can often prove less than a similar one-day event at home.
Top Value Sunset Wedding Packages:
Take advantage of our special low-cost Mauritius Wedding Packages. Depending upon your hotel choice, these can include a whole array of special features – among them items like fruit and flowers in your room, a decorated wedding location, your wedding cake, sparkling wine or champagne, champagne breakfast, bridal bouquet, groom’s buttonhole, photographs of the ceremony and a romantic dinner. Many personalised optional extras can also be arranged for you.
Friends & Family
Friends & family are welcome to witness the ceremony by prior arrangement and special gala meals can be planned for the party.
YOUR HONEYMOON IN MAURITIUS
An island whose exotic scenery, beaches and mood all seem purpose-planned for romance, Mauritius will have no problems in delivering a honeymoon packed with moments and memories to treasure in years to come. You’ll almost certainly be back for a second honeymoon . . . and a third . . .
Luxury Holidays Direct Honeymoon Bonuses:
At selected hotels we’ll help make your stay that extra little bit special as soon as you check-in, thanks to a range of features like complimentary gifts, sparkling wine and fruit or flowers, wine or champagne on arrival, a special romantic meal and in some cases a room upgrade whenever available. At some resorts the Bride also enjoys significant seasonal savings – up to 100% - in accommodation costs.
Making the Most of your Stay:
We offer discerning Honeymooners an extensive selection of la crème de la crème luxury hotels and resorts – many of them in truly beautiful or exotic settings – just perfect for a romantic getaway. Choosing the right honeymoon hotel and room setting is vital. Tell us your priorities and we’ll guide you to the choices that best fit your needs.
