Exciting Things To Do In Mauritius

If sitting on a beach all day every day is not quite your cup of tea, but you really appreciate a long distance to a stunning holiday island destination, Mauritius could be exactly what you are looking for. With many activities in and out of the resort, a luxury holiday in Mauritius can offer interest to a number of visitors.The island itself is an independent state in the Indian Ocean, 900 km east of Madagascar. The area is 1860sq km and consists of a central plateau, gradually rising to the southwest where it reached its peak during 800m.Excursions around the island will give you an insight on the islands rich and colorful history, and where better Beginning with the dynamic capital, Port Louis. The port in the west of the island is protected in a semicircle of mountains, and the city has plenty of character, and proudly displays signs of its past history. There is a new waterfront development which is home to many shops. This is supplemented by the old market of Treptow. If designer shops selling points is what you are looking for, then a trip to Curepipe is worth the visit. This is the main urban center islands, and is worth a stop if they are traveling through it on the road to somewhere else! It is located in the center of the island, between Port Louis and airport.Mahebourg is a village that is worth a visit, especially if staying in the southeast region of the island. It is still one of the main islands of fishing villages, and you are free to ask me round the stalls. If you stay in Shandrani, you can even rent a bike and cycle there! Catamaran tours can be arranged from most hotels and are an excellent way to see the beauty of the island of Mauritius relaxing waters of the Indian Ocean. These are normally full-day trips, where a bar-b that lunch is planned to fish and salads. You are encouraged to snorkel from the boat, and you also have time to relax on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Just look for rum cocktails on the way back to the hotel! Mauritius has a wealth of activities geared around an environment. A nature park in the vicinity of Port Louis, Domaine les Pailles, covers 3000 hectares at the foot of a mountain range. There are deer and rare birds in the park, and if you want a bit of adrenaline, Land Rover 'safaris' quadruple and cycling are also available. The island has an amazing botanical garden Pamplemousses called, it is known to naturalists throughout the world for its extensive collection of indigenous and exotic palms, and the Victoria Amazonica giant waterlilies. It is worth paying for a guide to take you in the gardens of their knowledge and tit-bits of information make the visit even more enjoyable. A feature unique to Mauritius is Chamarel, an area of rugged terrain, which includes layers of contrasting color, a plot of blue, green, red and yellow earth, all believed to be the result of weathering.Mauritius is well known ornithologists and Casela Bird Park is located in the Black River, and covers 20 hectares. There are more than 140 varieties of birds, from 5 continents. The main attraction is the Mauritian Pink Pigeon, one of the rare birds in peoples beautiful flower Ylang Ylang with its fragrant yellow flowers, is grown in a plantation called Le Domaine de l'Ylang Ylang. Here, the scent is distilled on panoramic views over the bay of Vieux Grand Port, where neighboring islands can be seen.Trips around the island can be booked from your hotel with a luxury holiday in Mauritius for a variety hotel Shandrani which can be Arrangé by Beachcomber Tours.