The island of Mauritius will delight you with its crystal clear turquoise waters, its white sandy beaches and its island charm. The islanders speak English so you won’t have any trouble conversing with the locals if you go on holiday to Mauritius.
One of the many beautiful beaches on the island is Belle Mare. Belle Mare is protected by a coral reef making it ideal for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. A unique experience for tourists in Belle Mare is the underwater walk. You wear a weight belt and a diving helmet and have the opportunity to walk on the bottom of the sea while tropical fish come to visit. Oxygen is piped into his helmet as he walks around feeding the fish. If you stay at the Belle Mare Beach Mauritius Hotel, you also have free access to two 18-hole championship golf courses.
Another unique opportunity is to take a ride on Le Nessee, a semi-submersible that makes hour-long trips from Grand-Baie. You can experience fantastic views of marine life and coral reefs. Sitting in the comfort of an air-conditioned glass-bottom boat, you’ll enjoy the thrill of seeing things that are usually reserved for scuba divers.
Mauritius is a volcanic island and has an impressive mountain range if you prefer hiking or climbing. The most popular hike is Le Pouce, which is part of the Moka Range. This hike lasts three hours and gives you a magnificent 360 degree view of the island. Pieter Both is one of the highest mountains and it is more difficult. It takes 9 hours and is more suitable for experienced hikers. A moderate climb suitable for most hikers is Corps du Garde.
To shop, see the local color and mingle with the islanders, take a trip to the Flacq Market. This is the largest open air market in Mauritius. Some of the things you can find are local fruits and vegetables, herbal teas, herbs, spices, vanilla, flowers, colorful baskets, clothing, and colorful straw hats.
Head to the SSR Botanical Garden near Port Louis to visit the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere. The gardens were created in 1770 and cover more than 91 acres. SSR is famous for giant water lilies and has more than 80 varieties of palm trees.
There is so much to do in Mauritius that you will be hard pressed to choose. By taking your vacation in Mauritius, you will have the chance to explore, relax, be enchanted and take home lasting memories.
