
A bit north from the tropic of Capricorn lies Mauritius as a green emerald, surrounded by turquoise ocean, which have washed and turned coastline into wonderful white coral beach protected by a barrier reef. You will discover coastal scenery that changes around each bend of the road. The mountain ranges give birth to streams and rivers some being part of nature reserve with ancient forests inhabited by deer, monkeys, and wild boar - not to mention several rare bird species such as the Mauritian Kestrel.
Mauritius is more than nature - it holds a long history bringing cultures together with numerals places of interest. The Pamplemousses Garden, famous for its giant water lilies and its countless varieties of palm trees. Port Louis; the Capital City mixing the new with old times - Stop by the old oriental market or at one of the jewellery shop at the new waterfront. Place like Eureka House, The Martello Towers, Grand Bassin, Souillac and Chamarel are just a couple of places one should visit while vacationing Mauritius.
As the Island is a multi ethnic society with several religions believes, the various calibrations form part of the many events through out the year. These events add to an already interesting and colourful island.
This hospitality and smiling population, luxury hotels with a service that most likely cannot be found better around the world. This together with the warm climate makes Mauritius a tropical paradise for all, who dreams about white sand beaches, palm breeze, beautiful and lush nature with mountain, rivers that provide a playing ground for adventures people.
Mauritius is surrounded by precious filigree of coral, created over thousands of years, home for marine life such as small cleaner shrimp, distinctive orange scorpion fish and a variety of small and middle size tropical fish. The reefs have created and protect the lagoons making it safe for swimming and snorkelling - not forgetting a perfect place to encounter Dolphins.
Laying in the Indian Ocean and the south Equatorial current passing by bigger fish lives in the surrounding seas ranging from shark, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and even whale shark can be encountered there.
Enchantment touches to everyone who ventures offshore and into the reef's iridescent lagoons!
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