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Sparkling in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius
dazzles visitors: pristine white beaches stretch out into turquoise seas
whilst magnificent scenery, rich in rare and colourful plant and wildlife,
make this island a visual feast! Your stay will be further enhanced by the
warmth and gracious hospitality of the Mauritian people. With its
fascinating blend of history and vibrant culture, Mauritius ensures you have
an experience to treasure - and you will want to repeat, time and again!
The subtropical climate makes Mauritius a
year-round destination with outstanding water sports including scuba diving.
If you can tear yourself away from the stunning beaches there are a multitude
of land activities and sightseeing including waterfalls,
dramatic mountain scenery and temples, Hindu shrines and glittering pagodas,
testament to the exotic legacy of Arab, European, Chinese and Indian
influences. Mauritius is perhaps most famous for being the home of the dodo;
this large flightless bird, first recorded by the Dutch in 1681, was
unfortunately hunted to extinction by 1692!
Once an active volcano that
formed part of a chain of volcanoes stretching from Reunion in the south
to the Seychelles in the north, the pear-shaped island is 62km (39 miles)
at its longest point and only 48km (30 miles) at its widest, with 160km
(99 miles) of coastline almost entirely fringed by coral reefs making it
safe for swimming and snorkelling directly off the beaches (the only
extensive gap in the reef is in the south).
Mauritius is a perfect destination for
couples, groups of friends and families alike - there is, quite simply,
something for everyone!
The busiest times are Christmas and New Year, Easter and the school
holidays. Weddings are popular in September and October.
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