|
Mauritius
Luxury Holidays Abroad
Mauritius lies
in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean
beneath the Tropic of Capricorn, about
3,000km off the east coast of Africa.
Discovered in 1505 by a Portuguese
navigator, the island was occupied
successively by the Dutch and the French,
then ceded to Great Britain in 1814 before
gaining independence in 1969. Today the one
million plus population consists of Hindus,
Muslims, Chinese, Creoles and Europeans and
it is this integrated, exotic potpourri of
languages, customs, cultures and cuisine
which makes Mauritius so vibrant and
appealing.
By contrast to the Seychelles or the
Maldives, accommodation on Mauritius is on
the one main island. The 330km of
coastline is almost entirely surrounded by
coral reefs, while its white sand beaches
are lapped by amazingly crystal-clear
blue waters. But what truly sets Mauritius
apart from many other idyllic tropical
locations is the excellent standard of
service and accommodation.
NORTH COAST
The flatter, rockier north coast is renowned
for the village of Grand Baie. With a
variety of restaurants, shops and
activities, Grand Baie has become very
popular with tourists who like to venture
from the resort and experience island life.
Merville beach is perfectly located on its
own crescent beach and is within walking
distance of the areas attractions.
EAST COAST
East coast Mauritius has become
synonymous with some of the islands premier
resorts. On this side of the island the
resorts are more isolated and spread-out,
with each one strategically positioned on
its own stretch of secluded beach. The
resorts we have chosen have the best beaches
and are close to attractions such as Ile aux
Cerfs.
WEST COAST
The west coast of Mauritius is known for
its long stretches of white-sand beaches and
calm tropical bays. The mountainous terrain
is cloaked in indigenous forest and provides
a scenic backdrop to the beautiful and
relaxed resorts, which hug the coast. The
hotels featured are all unique in character
and each has its own endearing charm and
characteristics.
SOUTH COAST
This is the least developed part of
Mauritius, with a handful of resorts having
only just been completed. The mountainous
scenery is covered by thick forests and
beautiful waterfalls, which are featured on
some of the sightseeing trips that can be
purchased locally.
More Popular Mauritius Luxury Holiday Destinations
from Holidays Please
|