Valentine Vacation in Mauritius
Words can fall short, but true love never dies. So, on this Valentine's Day, let your sweetheart know how deeply you love her. No more chocolate boxes or cards this time, please! Make her feel that she is unique by gifting her a valentine vacation to the romantic island of Mauritius. In the South West of the Indian Ocean, the stunning volcanic island of Mauritius is a lovers' paradise with her emerald forests, sandy white unspoiled beaches, and palm fringed streams and waterfalls. Exchange your wedding vows on the sun-basked virgin beaches and the wide, azure sea will stand as a witness to your love. And at night, sip champagne by a candlelit dinner, as the mild breeze whispers in your ears. Mauritius offers the perfect seclusion and relaxation needed for lovers to explore each other. In Mauritius, truly, "Love is in the air"!
Mauritius's colorful diversity gets mirrored in its mouth-watering cuisine. Creole, the term used to describe the African ancestors of Mauritius, also describes the style of food they eat - a spicy blend of local vegetables, meat and fish. The Chinese and Indians bought their culture as well as their exotic cooking recipes. International cuisine along with burgers and pizzas are also found.
Mauritius is an island packed with activities to indulge in, like hiking trails, scuba diving and snorkeling in the stunning coral reefs, strolling in the nature parks, exploring the sugar plantations, parasailing, surfing, kite surfing, etc. Good news for animal and plant lovers. Mauritius presents a wide display of its fauna & flora, from endemic to extinct species of animals and birds. Some endemic bats like the Pteropus rodriguensis, and the extinct bird, Dodo, are found in Mauritius. Accommodations in Mauritius comprise of hotels, villas, guesthouses and bungalows. Some of the best hotels in Mauritius are Le Palmer Beach Resort, Paul & Virginie, Maritim, Escales Vacances, Blue Lagoon Beach Hotel and The Sands.
PLACES FOR SIGHTSEEING
- Port Louis: The Island's capital and main port, the harbor is canopied in an arc of mountains. The palm-fringed Place d'Armes is adorned with some fine French colonial buildings, exclusively the Municipal Theatre and the Government House. Apart from these, there are two Cathedrals-one Anglican and the other Catholic- a Mosque, a Chinese Casino, some 18th century Barracks, an excellent Supreme Court, and a Natural History Museum.
- Domaine Les Pailles: Extending over 3000 acres at the foot of a mountain range, it is a nature park where visitors can explore some ancient ways of existing in an enthralling environment.
- Curepipe: Perfect hub for shopaholics. There is an extinct crater, Trou aux cerfs, between Curepipe and Floreal, offering a stunning sight.
- Mahebourg: One of the best fishing centres, Mahebourg lies in the bay of Grand Port and possesses a Naval Museum where a handicraft village in typical island architecture is found on its premises.
- Pamplemousses Gardens: Famous throughout the world for its huge diversity of native and alien plants, with the gigantic Victoria regia water lilies and many species of palm trees.
- Eureka, Creole Museum: The unique Creole house in a superb garden is encircled by the Moka River and Moka Range waterfall.
