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For an island in
the middle of nowhere, Mauritius is a
remarkably cosmopolitan place. It was
settled on some 400 hundred years ago and is
a marvelous mix of African, Indian, European
and Oriental influences. It is a great
getaway for travellers, along with sun, sand
and water comes a fascinating blend of
cultures. Mauritius is an island
paradise and an extremely well kept secret
which offers a variety of beautiful long
sandy beaches and blue lagoons, some great
deep sea fishing, diving, snorkelling,
volcanoes, bird sanctuaries, the Black River
Gorge National Park, temples, mosques and
markets.
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Popular
destinations in the north of the island include: Port Louis, the capital
and main harbour of Mauritius. The town with its streets always
full of people is popular with visitors, see the famous market, the
port, Adelaide Fort and the avenue of royal coconut trees in front of
Government House. The Botanical Gardens of Pamplemousse has over
500 different species of plants including giant water lilies. The
Domaine Les Pailles with its sugar mill, still and spice garden and
inland is Trou aux Cerfs the spectacular crater of an extinct volcano.
On the south of the island is Black River Gorge National Park with its
breathtaking views, Rochester Falls, a magnificent cascade of water
accessed through sugar cane fields, La Vanille Crocodile Park, which
Nile crocodiles are bred and Saint-Aubin & Bois Cheri, where you can
visit the tea factory for a tasting session and admire the outstanding
scenery.
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Swaying palms,
coral-white sands, a dazzling blue ocean, an
enchanting underwater world, sugar cane
fields, towering mountains and the leisurely
Mauritian way of life combine to make this a
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Prices on request
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Time Difference |
Local Currency |
Local Language |
Average flying time |
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GMT / UTC + 4 |
Mauritian Rupee |
English |
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