On the internet you will find detailed details on almost every town and hotel in Mauritius and so it can be really time consuming to develop a fundamental concept of what you wish to do and where you wish to go. This short article will give you Mauritius "in a nutshell" so that you can effectively choose exactly what type of vacation you would prefer 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, also known as "father of the country" was a statesman political leader and philanthropist.
Your Mauritius Holidays therefore starts off in an airport dedicated to an excellent guy. From there you can take the M2 that crosses the island that will lead you into the more heavily populated areas. You will arrive in Curepipe and a bit further down in Rose Hills, which is the third largest town in Mauritius. It's a good idea to stay over for one night in this area and take pleasure in some lively night life and shopping.
The first towns you come across are located inland and not on the beach. Topographically the island is really interesting as it is formed from a volcano therefore inland you will see amazing dark mountains that shoot up from emerald green vegetation. The central plateau is densely inhabited and the area is called Plaine Wilhelms. Apart from the towns pointed out previously, you can also check out Beau Bassin, Vacoas and Phoenix.
If you are going to the country between April and November, you should not miss going to the Champ de Mars Racecourse that receives over 30 000 visitors a day. The really good thing about the racecourse is that locals and tourists get to mingle and freely talk to each other with the shared interest of winning the following race!
Once in Port Louis you can choose whether you prefer a nature oriented holiday or something a bit more "touristy". If you go north you will wind up in Grand Baie and Grand Gaube, if you go south you will not come across any huge towns and will mainly take pleasure in secluded beach chalets.
Heading north, you can drop in at the Le Pouce Nature Reserve, then go and check out the lovely town of Pamplemousses. Here it will be worth your while to check out the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens. From there it's a fast drive to Grand Baie or Grande Gaube, where you will find some exceptional luxury hotels, resorts, dining establishments, beaches and nightlife. Make certain you get to see some Sega Dance, which is the traditional dance of the natives.
Grande Baie is totally equipped for any types of water sports therefore you will be able to delight in windsurfing, water-ski, para-sailing and snorkeling amoungst the reefs. Because of the coral reefs, the sea is extremely warm and calm here. You can likewise choose a submarine ride to see the reefs from a brand-new point of view as well as the shipwrecks. This is a truly remarkable experience!
If you would like something a lot more peaceful and private however, you can go south and stop off at the Baie du Tamarin, which is globally acclaimed as the optimal surfing area. Likewise there is a sensational nature reserve inland, the Black River Gorges National Parkwhere you can 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 highway that crosses the island till you reach the opposite coast, then go north for the resorts and night life or south for a remote surfer holiday 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, also known as "father of the country" was a statesman political leader and philanthropist.
Your Mauritius Holidays therefore starts off in an airport dedicated to an excellent guy. From there you can take the M2 that crosses the island that will lead you into the more heavily populated areas. You will arrive in Curepipe and a bit further down in Rose Hills, which is the third largest town in Mauritius. It's a good idea to stay over for one night in this area and take pleasure in some lively night life and shopping.
The first towns you come across are located inland and not on the beach. Topographically the island is really interesting as it is formed from a volcano therefore inland you will see amazing dark mountains that shoot up from emerald green vegetation. The central plateau is densely inhabited and the area is called Plaine Wilhelms. Apart from the towns pointed out previously, you can also check out Beau Bassin, Vacoas and Phoenix.
If you are going to the country between April and November, you should not miss going to the Champ de Mars Racecourse that receives over 30 000 visitors a day. The really good thing about the racecourse is that locals and tourists get to mingle and freely talk to each other with the shared interest of winning the following race!
Once in Port Louis you can choose whether you prefer a nature oriented holiday or something a bit more "touristy". If you go north you will wind up in Grand Baie and Grand Gaube, if you go south you will not come across any huge towns and will mainly take pleasure in secluded beach chalets.
Heading north, you can drop in at the Le Pouce Nature Reserve, then go and check out the lovely town of Pamplemousses. Here it will be worth your while to check out the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens. From there it's a fast drive to Grand Baie or Grande Gaube, where you will find some exceptional luxury hotels, resorts, dining establishments, beaches and nightlife. Make certain you get to see some Sega Dance, which is the traditional dance of the natives.
Grande Baie is totally equipped for any types of water sports therefore you will be able to delight in windsurfing, water-ski, para-sailing and snorkeling amoungst the reefs. Because of the coral reefs, the sea is extremely warm and calm here. You can likewise choose a submarine ride to see the reefs from a brand-new point of view as well as the shipwrecks. This is a truly remarkable experience!
If you would like something a lot more peaceful and private however, you can go south and stop off at the Baie du Tamarin, which is globally acclaimed as the optimal surfing area. Likewise there is a sensational nature reserve inland, the Black River Gorges National Parkwhere you can 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 highway that crosses the island till you reach the opposite coast, then go north for the resorts and night life or south for a remote surfer holiday with nature walks.
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