Mauritius’s tropical island cocktail takes you to a timeless zone where your simpler inclinations for pleasure, self-indulgence, easy comfort, gentle exploration, social ease and idle curiosity will be most enchantingly fulfilled and beguiled. You will find yourself floating in a state of gentle joie de vivre. It’s a requisite measure of sophistication mixed with generous helpings of a dream lifestyle. With white palm-fringed beaches, coral reefs, deep blue skies and exotic local cultures, the island of Mauritius is as close to the classic tropical island experience, maybe even better.
The sophisticated tourist destination of Mauritius sits like a rich green emerald in the turquoise velvet of the Indian Ocean. Located 1,100 miles east of the African coast, the island is volcanic in nature, picturesquely captivating, and laced with a potpourri of Creole, Indian, Chinese, and French cultures.
The historic capital, Port Louis, still retains much of its original charm, with many interesting landmarks and a bustling market offering a good range of exotic spices, leather goods, and souvenirs. The new, modern and exclusive Caudan seafront complex offers cosmopolitan shops and restaurants, a cinema complex and a casino. The north coast of the island is particularly popular, with excellent weather all year round and the charming and elegant seaside resort of Grand Baie.
A popular day trip is to the impressive Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, a haven for many indigenous plants, including giant water lilies, ancient trees and shrubs, and giant tortoises.
Quality and high standards apply to all aspects of the island: accommodation, hotel service, sightseeing, transportation and attractions. Shoppers find high-quality, well-priced products and the people are welcoming, warm and friendly. His pride in this small island republic is reflected in its prosperity and good standard of living. There is virtually no unemployment, resulting in a nearly crime-free environment.
Mauritius’ greatest assets are the beautiful white sand beaches, naturally protected by a coral reef that surrounds almost the entire island.
The clear, calm waters off the coast offer ideal conditions for a variety of water sports, including scuba diving, snorkelling, and windsurfing. Off the reef are prolific deep-sea fishing areas, particularly off Le Morne, where marlin hatcheries produce record trophies on an annual basis. To enhance the southern African experience, Welcome Tourism Services offers a range of excellent hotels and well-organized activities offering the physically active many fascinating discoveries and an enticing way of life that demands investigation.
