Overview
Mauritius
Calling Mauritius an island paradise is an understatement; with white sandy beaches, lush green foliage, turquoise blue waters, lavish resorts, Mauritius is the perfect honeymoon destination. Being a volcanically erupted island, it's completely surrounded by vast and colourful coral reefs making it an ideal place for snorkelling and scuba diving.
Although Mauritius is world-famous for its heavenly beaches and resorts, it also has intriguing history and unperturbed environmental beauty. One can explore the endless sea on a calming boat tour, or embark on the popular Mauritian trek up to the Les 7 Cascades, a group of 7 waterfalls in a forest.
Visit the historic Le Morne Brabant, where slaves used to hide in refuge from the countries of nearby, and also check out Eureka, a 19th century Creole house preserved in perfect condition to make a fascinating history museum. The great Mauritian nightlife and endless shopping avenues make Mauritius even better and complete place to visit.
This premier multicultural destination also allows one to indulge in gastronomic adventures. Numerous restaurants offer traditional Mauritius' food which is a delectable mix of flavours from Europe, India and even China.
Mauritius is a breathtaking island that can not be missed! As Mark Twain rightly said heaven was copied after the creation of Mauritius!