On the surface of things, it seems that mauritius is best for honeymooners and couples looking for a romantic getaway. That's certainly true, but Mauritius offers something for everyone and every type of traveller. For example, families are very well catered for with several top and medium class resorts offering great kids clubs and family activities.

Furthermore, crime tends to be very low in Mauritius, and there aren't many dangers that could threaten to ruin your stay (or take your life).

Nature-lovers and those that enjoy nature have plenty to choose from – there are National Parks within easy reach of any point on the island, and the abundance of crystal clear tropical waters makes diving and snorkelling a very rewarding experience. Most resorts also offer a host of water activities from the standard and mundane (glass bottom boat rides) and the fascinating (dolphin cruises) to the downright spectacular (deep sea fishing).

Budgets In Paradise

Mauritius may not be the ideal place for budget conscious travellers to explore – but it's one of the very best places in the world to experience a true slice of paradise at an affordable level. While some of the most classy four and five star resorts command huge room rates, there are also several budget choices that makes Mauritius a wonderful luxury destination for travellers with tighter purse strings.

Popular Mauritius Food And Drink To Try Out On Your Holiday

You can eat and drink like a King in Mauritius and there are some great unique and tasty gastromical treats on show. Here are some of the most popular Mauritius eating specialities:

• Caca pigeon – small Indian snack treats (often fried).
• Gajacks – different types of snacks
• Waaria – fried vegetable snacks
• Bibasse – special fruit
• Boucane – smoked pork
• Catless – meat cutlets
• Carri sauve souris – bat curry
• Dosa masala – speciality Indian dish that originates from southern india.
• Bichiques – seafood starter
• Jalebies – deliscious sweet spiral delicacy that originates from India
• Lassi – yoghurt drink.
• Tarte tatin – apple pie
• Rougail saucisse – sausages
• Biryani – rice dish that can be made with meat, chicken or vegetables
• Vindaloo – hot spicy curry style gravy dish that can be made with a variety of meats including lamb, chicken and even octopuss. Other gravy based dishes include dopiaza and makhani (all can be traced to India).

These are just some of the more exciting options available – many of the good Mauritius holiday resorts have fine dining with multiple restaurants. If you're on AI or Full/Half board, you can typically eat in the buffets that are served in many resorts nightly. There are also many independent restaurants to get a more authentic experience scattered over many of the larger towns in Mauritius. One things for sure thought – expect to put on a few pounds when you get back from your Mauritius holiday.

While you're touring and out and about along the streets & markets of Mauritius, you'll find there are a lot of street stalls that sell food dishes. You can get a lot of the staples such as pigeon caca, biryani and lots more. These tend to be tasty and cheap, but if you have a delicate stomach then you may want to give this a miss.

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