Mauritius

Mauritius basks in splendid isolation in the warmest ocean of all, the Indian Ocean, just inside the Tropic of Capricorn, bounded by Africa, India and Australia . Mauritius is situated, approximately 2400 km off the South East Coast of Africa . The island, which is of volcanic origin, covers an area of 1,865 km 2 . A tropical paradise surrounded by clear, blue water and virtually unbroken coral, it is difficult to imagine any other place on earth being quite as perfect.

The island has what it takes and more, to satisfy the whims of sunbathers, beachcombers, sightseers, mountaineers, swimmers, yachtsmen, water-skiers, skin-divers, anglers, big game fishermen, philatelists, punters, golfers, gamblers, all night ravers and ultimate escapers. Mauritius is a marvelous mixture of many cultures and religions including Indian, African, Chinese and European - all of which are reflected in the local culture, language and cuisine of the island. Port Louis , the capital is friendly and bustles with markets, bars and restaurants.

Here, you can purchase local produce such as spices, rum and clothing, and mingle with the locals. Mauritius , once home to the legendary Dodo, is home to an abundance of wildlife and flowers, and the islanders are fiercely protective of their land, and work hard to preserve the natural rainforest by forming parks and reserves. The turquoise lagoons teem with colorful fish, their brightly colored fins a glorious contrast to the blue waters. The mile upon mile of white sandy beach conjures up the most romantic of settings. Mauritius is certainly one of those destinations which cannot fail to make a lasting impression.

The average day time temperature is 25 C (75 F) and rarely under 13 C (62 F) at night. There are two seasons, hot from November to April and warm from May to October.

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