Mauritius: A Place Called Home
by 9999 on 21/10/09 at 10:59 am
Why Mauritius Island really is so many people’s idea of paradise on earth?
Mauritius is a multiracial island nation which situates itself off the coast of the Africa in the southwest Indian Ocean.Mauritius is very often referred to as the ‘ Star of the Indian Ocean’ .Its safe beaches, cobalt-blue seas and mild tropical climate together with a legendary Mauritian hospitality make this one of the planet’s most sought-after holiday destinations.The island is of area of 2040 square meters.

St Geran beach,Mauritius Island

Le Morne beach,Mauritius Island
What beaches!! From the sand-rimmed blue lagoons and white sandy beaches to the picturesque islands off the country’s coastline, there’s truly something for everyone here..
Besides sunbathing,swimming and deep sea diving,the island is loaded with historic sights, cultural diversity, geographic variation, world’s third largest coral reefs surrounding a turquoise lagoon and almost infinite activities like big game fishing to distract you from the daily grind of beach and pool. Mauritius remains a popular destination for big game fishing and has won world-fishing records several times over. The Blue Marlin World Cup is held here annually. The peak season runs from November to April and various species such as blue and black marlins, sharks , barracudas, tuna, sailfish and sea breams abound in the open seas.

Big game fishing..
With outstandind Mauritian, Chinese, Indian, French and African cuisine, rousing beats of séga morisien music and the infectious party spirit of the locals,you will soon understand and why Mauritius Island really is so many people’s idea of paradise on earth.
The sega is the national dance of Mauritius whereby women in colorful skirts twirl and undulate, using graceful hand and arm motions while their feet shuffle along the ground.
The sega is usually accompanied with traditional instruments such as The Ravane,a wooden hoop over which has been stretched a piece of goat skin,the Coco, which represents the percussion region; the Triangle, a triangular piece of metal which tinkles when tapped with an iron rod.

Unforgetable Mauritian sega dances…
The tropical island also provide you with trekking, mountain climbbing and ecotourism playgrounds and many more.Mauritius’ world-class hotels offer the best service in the Indian Ocean and a renowned gastronomy as well as luxious spas, golf courses, safe bathing and miles of fine silver sand.The island is also famous for its Water sports activities and fabulous beauty of underwater life…

Paradise Hotel pool

The sunset
Finally,here are five good reasons to visit Mauritius Island
- English is the official language
- No vaccinations required
- No visa is required for British and Irish passport holders
- Low cost of lacal produts
- Fun and unforgetable moments guarenteed…
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2 Comments
heshan5
Oct 25th, 2009
nice!!!
9999
Oct 25th, 2009
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