On the internet you will find in-depth details on virtually every town and hotel in Mauritius and so it can be really time consuming to build up a fundamental idea of exactly what you wish to do and where you want to go. This article will give you Mauritius "in a nutshell" so that you will be able to successfully choose exactly what kind of vacation you would like to have.
When you arrive you will land in the only flight terminal on the island, called Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, likewise called "father of the country" was a statesman politician and philanthropist. He fought for the rights of the Mauritian people and brought the nation to its independence in 1968. He presented free of cost health care and education, and established a nationwide pension scheme.
Your Mauritius Holidays therefore starts off in an airport dedicated to a wonderful man. From there you can take the M2 that crosses the island that will lead you into the more densely populated areas. You will arrive in Curepipe and a bit further down in Rose Hills, which is the 3rd biggest town in Mauritius. It is a good idea to stay overnight in this area and appreciate some lively nightlife and shopping.
The first towns you come across are located inland and not on the beach. Topographically the island is really fascinating as it's formed from a volcano and so inland you will see magnificent dark mountains that shoot up from emerald green vegetation.
Going further along the M2, with the airport still at your back, you will ultimately show up on the opposite coast where you will find the capital city Port Louis. If you are going to the country between April and November, you mustn't miss out on going to the Champ de Mars Racecourse that receives over thirty thousand visitors daily. The truly nice aspect of the racecourse is that citizens and travelers get to meet and easily speak with each other with the shared interest of winning the following race! Apart from the horse races, you will delight in the open air marketplace that smells of herbs and spices, the rebuilt harbor, the Royal Botanical Garden, the Government House and the Blue Penny Gallery.
When in Port Louis you can choose whether you would like a nature oriented holiday or something a little bit more "touristy". If you go north you will end up in Grand Baie and Grand Gaube, if you go south you will not come across any big towns and will primarily appreciate secluded beach chalets.
Heading north, you can stop in Le Pouce Nature Reserve, then go and check out the beautiful town of Pamplemousses. Here it will be worthwhile to go to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens. From there it's a quick drive to Grand Baie or Grande Gaube, where you will find some exceptional luxury hotels, resorts, bistros, beaches and night life. Make sure you get to see some Sega Dance, which is the traditional dance of the natives.
Grande Baie is fully equipped for any types of water sports and so you will be able to take pleasure in windsurfing, water-ski, para-sailing and snorkeling in the coral reefs. Because of the coral reefs, the sea is calm and very warm here. You can also go for a submarine trip to see the reefs from a brand-new point of view and the shipwrecks. This is a truly fascinating experience!
If you prefer something a lot more quiet and secluded however, you can go south and stop off at the Baie du Tamarin, which is globally well-known as an ideal surfing spot. Likewise there is a sensational nature reserve inland, the Black River Gorges National Parkwhere you will be able to catch sight of the Pink Pigeon, the Mauritius Kestrel and the Mauritius Fody.
So, Mauritius in a nutshell? Land at the airport and take the only freeway that crosses the island up until you reach the opposite coast, then go north for the resorts and night life or south for a remote surf vacation with nature walks.
When you arrive you will land in the only flight terminal on the island, called Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, likewise called "father of the country" was a statesman politician and philanthropist. He fought for the rights of the Mauritian people and brought the nation to its independence in 1968. He presented free of cost health care and education, and established a nationwide pension scheme.
Your Mauritius Holidays therefore starts off in an airport dedicated to a wonderful man. From there you can take the M2 that crosses the island that will lead you into the more densely populated areas. You will arrive in Curepipe and a bit further down in Rose Hills, which is the 3rd biggest town in Mauritius. It is a good idea to stay overnight in this area and appreciate some lively nightlife and shopping.
The first towns you come across are located inland and not on the beach. Topographically the island is really fascinating as it's formed from a volcano and so inland you will see magnificent dark mountains that shoot up from emerald green vegetation.
Going further along the M2, with the airport still at your back, you will ultimately show up on the opposite coast where you will find the capital city Port Louis. If you are going to the country between April and November, you mustn't miss out on going to the Champ de Mars Racecourse that receives over thirty thousand visitors daily. The truly nice aspect of the racecourse is that citizens and travelers get to meet and easily speak with each other with the shared interest of winning the following race! Apart from the horse races, you will delight in the open air marketplace that smells of herbs and spices, the rebuilt harbor, the Royal Botanical Garden, the Government House and the Blue Penny Gallery.
When in Port Louis you can choose whether you would like a nature oriented holiday or something a little bit more "touristy". If you go north you will end up in Grand Baie and Grand Gaube, if you go south you will not come across any big towns and will primarily appreciate secluded beach chalets.
Heading north, you can stop in Le Pouce Nature Reserve, then go and check out the beautiful town of Pamplemousses. Here it will be worthwhile to go to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens. From there it's a quick drive to Grand Baie or Grande Gaube, where you will find some exceptional luxury hotels, resorts, bistros, beaches and night life. Make sure you get to see some Sega Dance, which is the traditional dance of the natives.
Grande Baie is fully equipped for any types of water sports and so you will be able to take pleasure in windsurfing, water-ski, para-sailing and snorkeling in the coral reefs. Because of the coral reefs, the sea is calm and very warm here. You can also go for a submarine trip to see the reefs from a brand-new point of view and the shipwrecks. This is a truly fascinating experience!
If you prefer something a lot more quiet and secluded however, you can go south and stop off at the Baie du Tamarin, which is globally well-known as an ideal surfing spot. Likewise there is a sensational nature reserve inland, the Black River Gorges National Parkwhere you will be able to catch sight of the Pink Pigeon, the Mauritius Kestrel and the Mauritius Fody.
So, Mauritius in a nutshell? Land at the airport and take the only freeway that crosses the island up until you reach the opposite coast, then go north for the resorts and night life or south for a remote surf vacation with nature walks.
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