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"God created Mauritius first, and then made a
copy which he called Heaven."
Mark Twain

Exotic Mauritius Island: A Tropical Paradise

Oby Muguette Goufrani
One year during my decade in Africa, rather than taking off for France for my annual vacation, I left our family's adopted home in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa to tour East Africa and the Indian Ocean Coast, with its adventure islands of Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius. My favourite souvenir - or most memorable experience at the time -- was the trip between Port Louis and Pereybere. The island capital of Port Louis, named after the King Louis XV of France, is a relatively small port, yet it happens to be one of the busiest in the Indian Ocean. Its bustling market resembles something between an Arab soukh and the Parisian Halles.

Multicolored saris, a sea of smiling faces, and a passing parade of folks in bright attire and high spirits -- all contribute to the show. Large woven baskets of fresh vegetables, neat rows and mounds of exotic fruit delight the eye and tempt the palate. To quickly forget all about the workaday world, I spent several days relaxing in Grande Baie, which is sometimes known as the Saint Tropez of Mauritius island, with its Indian, Chinese, Creole and French restaurants. The area's elegant shops , pubs and bars stay open almost all night.The trip along the coast, admiring the exotic beaches and pastel seascapes of Pointe aux-Piments, Montchoisy, Trou aux Biches and Pereybere was a delight I will never forget. Web site: http://www.mauritius.net/

Moevenpick Resort & Spa Mauritius
Allee des Cocotiers
Bel Ombre, Mauritius
Phone +230 623 5000
Fax +230 623 5001, E-Mail

Inspired by a Zen atmosphere, the sumptuous Spa dedicates its 1800 sqm to peace and serenity. The humid pavilion, which accommodates Turkish baths, saunas and a whirlpool, is the right place for body wraps, scrub and hydro jet showers. Treatment rooms surrounded by an aquarium, put forward treatments developed from tropical, local elements as well as traditional ingredients. This unique place brings a feeling of harmony to body, soul and mind. Families are not forgotten with special rooms offering a separate children bedroom of 11 sqm, particularly recommended to parents wishing both to preserve their intimacy as well as having their children close by. This original room concept is supported by the Mini Club for children from the age of 3 years with a wide range of activities. The Club Lounge is an exclusive service, a hotel within the hotel, and is reserved for residents of our Club Rooms, Suites and Villa which includes:
- Open bar with soft drinks (coffee, tea, fruit juice and cookies) served every day from 10:30am to 6:00pm - Free access to the book, DVD and Playstation library at the Guest Relation desk located in the Lobby
- Free entrance to the SPA with free use of stimulating leg hydro massage corridor, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and solarium . More->

TWELVE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING MAURITIUS
By Helen C. Broadus

A visit to Mauritius will linger in your memory as an unusual mixture of scenes and experiences taken up here and there along the roads leading past verdant mountains and spectacular beaches. It will be a heterogeneous blend of island mystery and brightly transparent lagoons, the exuberant Creole character encountered in the marketplace, the astonishing variety of deep-sea fauna, mysterious primeval forest with exotic fragrances, the delicious combinations found in Mauritian cooking, the excitement of water sports, and the charm of an incomparable hotel industry. Listed below are twelve good reasons for visiting the fantastic island paradise of Mauritius. More->

 

A bout Mauritius: Mauritius Island is one of the Mascarene group, along with Reunion and Rodrigues. While this rugged, volcanic island has an area of only 1,860 sq. km, it is inhabited by over a million people. Since its discovery in the sixteenth century, Mauritius Island has seen the arrival of settlers from several ethnic origins. This unique, multicultural variety has become the island's pride -- here Indian, Chinese, Creole, African, European and Malagasy populations live together in perfect harmony, respecting one another's traditions while remaining true to their own.

The island's three major sources of income are sugar cane, a flourishing textile industry, and more recently tourism. However, tourism is subject to strict regulation by the authorities so as to avoid repeating the same mistakes made in those countries, where unchecked development of the tourism sector has led to catastrophic results.
Air Mauritius was one of the first advertisers in Africa Travel Magazine, and we appreciate the airline's continued support,with news, brochures and items for our web site and magazines. So that our many readers,viewers and browsers can become more familiar with this exotic destination off the Coast of East Africa, we will be adding current flight information and tour contacts.

Mauritius
Hon. Charles Gaetan Xavier Luc Duval
Ministre du Tourism
Ministere du tourisme
12th Floor, Air Mauritius Building
Port Louis, Mauritius
Tel: (+230) 2101329, Fax: (+230) 2086776
http://tourisme.gov.mu


Photo Credits: Air Mauritius/ Mauritius Ministry of Tourism


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