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Suggested holiday tours within Mauritius – Port Louis & Pamplemousses.

2009 - May - 13 | , , ,

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Port Louis is the buzzing capital of Mauritius and is a must-see for any holiday to the island. This tour recommends you start early and get to Port Louis by 9am (you can hire a taxi to take you to the capital from wherever on the island you may be staying).

While it’s not as scenic as other Mauritius destinations you’ll want to visit here on your Mauritius holiday simply because it’s a chance to visit the most developed city in Mauritius.

The markets of Port Louis are definitely worth a stroll through and the craft market in particular can be a good place to pick up some good souvenirs for your Mauritius holiday.

Also within Port Lois is the Museum of National History, the Champ de Mars racecourse and Photographic Museum.

Four hours should be enough to see the majority of the capital, including lunch at one of the decent eateries available. Among the best of these are Namaste, a wonderful Indian restaurant offering some grand views of the port from it’s balcony.

After Port Louis, hop onto a taxi to take you a short way to Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens – these wonderful gardens have some incredible plantlife as well as some stunning animals including giant tortoises and deer.

A tour guide is available for a very modest fee and is well worth the investment. Three hours is more than enough to see everything here (make sure you see the giant water lilies).

Then, have a snack at the nearby restaurant before heading home to your Mauritius holiday resort to chill out.

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Places to see & things to do @Flic En Flac

2009 - Apr - 15 | , , ,

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A must see within Flic En Flac, and indeed within the Western Mauritius area is Casela Nature Park – there are some stunning views out to see, and the experience is supplemented by the outstanding variety of fauna and flora on display – there are numerous species of birds, and animals and you can take a traditional jeep-safari where you can see some of these creatures roaming about in their natural habitat.

If it appeals, you can also take a tour of the nearby Medine Sugar Factory nearby. It may sound dry but there’s a chance to taste some of the produce of the attached distillery at the end of the tour.

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Places to see & things to do @Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius.

2009 - Apr - 3 | , , ,

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There’s a good selection of entertainment available in Port Louis. There are two major cinemas, Star and Cinemaxx. The former is situated along the Caudan waterfront while the latter on Port Louis Waterfront.

Theatre lovers can pop in to the Municipal Theatre which holds various plays and musical events.

Company Gardens has some wonderfully large banyan trees and is worth a visit – just do not be there past sunset as it transforms into a seedy red light district. It’s also ill advised for single ladies to be in this area by themselves.

Mauritius is a good example of a harmonious multi national society. There are some notable churches and Cathedrals to be seen – St Louis Cathedral and St James Cathedral are well worth a visit.

Some of the most breathtaking views of the city can be seen from the Citadel (Fort Adelaide).

Getting around Port Louis is best done by taxi. It’s not especially expensive to hire taxi’s, and it is a far better option than trying to drive yourself within the city (the traffic can be intense, and the driving of the Mauritius public isn’t exactly world class).

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Quaint places to visit in the South of Mauritius.

2009 - Mar - 21 | , , ,

The southern coast of Mauritius is known for it’s natural beauty – many holiday makers to Mauritius choose to do a scenic drive from Mahebourg down to Baie du Cap, simply because the scenery is unrivalled even in most places within Mauritius (let alone the world).

There’s a remarkably diverse range of scenery here – sugar canes and mountains meet picturesque harbour villages – there’s even waterfalls and forests to keep your camcorder more than busy.

There’s also a rather incredible wildlife reserve island on lle aux Aigrettes – it’s possible to book a boat to visit the island (tours are available – you can request more information from the resort you stay it to book).

Along the North/South border is Bambous Virieux, with a small population of under 3,000 – there really aren’t many places to stay here but it’s known for the Vieux Grand Port which some visitors to Mauritius decide to tour – the Frederik Hendrik Museum is here (admission is free) which showcases the Dutch influences of Mauritius.

There’s not too much in the way of developments, or even points of interests along the rest of Southern Mauritius – some of the destinations you’ll come over include Riviere des Anguilles, Souillac, Pointe aux Roches and Bel Ombre.

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Places to see & Things to do @Mahebourg.

2009 - Mar - 14 | , , ,

Mahebourg is very well known for one of Mauritius’ most popular museums – the National History Museum is located very close to Pointe d’Esny.

There are many artefacts and displays, many with a distinct sea flavour – such as Spanish coins rescued from a sunken wreck from the seventeenth century. Many tourists to Mauritius enjoy visiting the museum – other artefacts include pistols and weaponry, maps and paintings from various stages of Mauritius history and it’s different rulers. Well worth a look, happily the admission is free so it wont break the bank.

Also worth a quick look near to Mahebourg are the quaint Rault Biscuit Factory and Notre Dame Des Anges tower. Mahebourg is also your best chance for water sports along the south of Mauritius – holiday makers to south Mauritius tend to visit the Bluebay area which has several places to dive and snorkey – Coral Diving is the major business here for diving and you can find it at Le Preskil hotel at Pointe d’Esny. You can also enjoy glass bottomed boat trips, and day trips to nearby islands from this area.

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Central Mauritius

2009 - Feb - 11 | , ,

The Central Mauritius region is known for two major areas – the Black River Gorges (National Park) and Curepipe.

There are other villages spread throughout the centre but the above two tend to be the major destination for tourists on holiday to Mauritius.

The National Park allows for a good deal of hiking and there are some splendid mountain scenes to be taken in here – and the National Park is within relatively easy reach from most areas of Mauritius.

Black River Gorges (National Park)

This very unique region of Mauritius has some incredible mountains, spectacular scenery including gushing waterfalls, and represents great opportunities for hiking and nature lovers.

A scenic drive is very much recommended within the National Park and you can go on an organised tour, or even hire a car to take you for the day. The resort you stay at should tell you how you can book a car or excursion to visit.

There’s a tourist information centre available for holiday makers who wish to explore the Park further, and go on for hikes.

It’s also possible to take a quad bike tour within the National Park – his very unique region of Mauritius has

One of the best vista points from within the park is the majestic Central Plateau where it’s possible to catch awesome panoramic views over the landscape.

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Is, Mauritius, all about longing in front of a gorgeous beach?

Is, Mauritius, all about longing in front of a gorgeous beach?

2009 - Feb - 7 | ,

Featured Image : By S Molteno – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25935306

You may think that Mauritius is all about longing in front of a gorgeous beach and enjoying all inclusive service 24 hours a day – there is that, but if you’re considering it as a holiday destination you ought to know that there’re much more to it than just that.

There are some awesome natural wonders, as encapsulated by the national parks of Black River Gorges (southwest Mauritius), Bluebay and Balaclava (Western Mauritius). Here you can enjoy the splendid nature that Mauritius offers the tourist and enjoy activities such as hiking and bird watching among others.

And no experience to Mauritius is complete without a visit to Port Louis – one of the most vibrant spots within the island, and one that’s simply crawling with wonderful restaurants, streets bustling with busy shops and some homely bars and café’s. As you may expect, Port Louis is actually the economic core of Mauritius, being the country’s business district.

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