Mauritius is the dream tropical holiday gateway for everyone that loves holiday vacations around the serene turquoise sea waters. Mauritius is comprised of several tropical islands in the Indian Ocean, south west. There are several interesting places to visit on your Mauritius holiday such as white sand beaches, beautiful coral reefs and gardens, national park, water falls, museums, and everything interest.
Make the most of your Mauritius Tours by first doing your homework online, search for what you want to visit on your holiday, get a detailed travel guide and tour operator who’ll break down your every interest and tailor a suitable holiday Mauritius travel and tour plan. Begin your holiday in Port Louis the capital city of Mauritius. The old sea port built in the 18th century is worth visiting; several old buildings in French architecture, scenic mountain horizon, municipal theatre, old churches and several other tourist sights.
Demaine Les Pailles Nature Park is found in the outskirts of the city centre and is toured on horses, using the 4WD or hike into the beautiful rugged landscape behind an expert guide. Make it a point to stop by the old sugar mill, distillery, the spice garden and water spring, all near the park. Casella Birds’ park in southwest Mauritius is a habitat for more than 150 birds such as the endemic pink pigeon-only seen in Mauritius, ostriches giant tortoises, tigers, kangaroos and other game sights. Le Val Nature Park is another tourist site popular with crocodiles, shrimps and eels in watercress ponds. Other sights include monkeys in the riverine forest and several birds.
Also visit Black River Gorge National Park, the largest park in Mauritius famous for its spectacular waterfalls, rain forests and hiking trails into the highlands. The park is home to 6 Mauritius endemic birds and more than 150 birds in total, several monkeys play about in the lush forest.
Moka River has spectacular water falls that stream from the Moka mountain ranges. Visit Eureka Creole museum located near the river bank and enjoy the quiet ambiance of this house stocked with items used back in the colonial times. Other beautiful water falls include Rochester falls on the south coast, 293m high Tamarin falls and Charamel waterfalls set in weathered volcanic rocks in southern Mauritius.
Pamplemoussess Botanical garden is a place that you can’t miss while on holidays in Mauritius. The former private garden is now a research centre with several palm trees, spices, fish ponds, medicinal plants and relaxing sights of water lilies floating on the fish ponds.
Other interesting places worth visiting include the glass gallery, south east of Port Louis that recycles broken glass to make beautiful souvenirs and unique crafts, old sugar estates in St. Aubin, Mahebourg Museum, Grand Basin Lake, Kart Loisir park and other places. The coast is brimming with beautiful lagoons and pristine beaches where you’ll enjoy diving, sun bathing, swimming and go fishing.
Mauritius weather is never a worry to halt for holiday Mauritius tour. November to April is the dry season with warm temperatures of up to 30ºC, May to September are winter months with minimum of 17ºC in the night and early morning while afternoon are 24ºC. The best time to visit is December to March if you are looking at diving. Surfing is best in June to August when the tide is high. Enjoy sights of the dolphins, migrant sharks and other big fishes during October to April. September to November is however warm all through the day and good for city and inland tours of parks and other places.
International arrivals are handled at Sir Seewoosagur Mauritius International Airport in Port Loius. Regular flights to Europe, Africa and America are available from Air Mauritius, air france, air Seychelles and other regional fliers and aircrafts. There are cabs and taxis to transfer guests to any place.
Mauritius hotels and accommodation is available from luxury 5-five star hotels, standard-elegant hotels and budget options. Examples include Mauritius Hilton hotels, Le meridian hotels, Sun Hotels and resorts, Mauritius Veranda Hotels. Budget options include Blue lagoon beach hotel, villas Mont Choisy, hotel Mont Choisy and others. Excellent and tropical dining is offered in all hotels besides unequaled hotel service. Holidays in Mauritius are heavenly tropical paradise vacations.
Whether you are visiting Mauritius on business, honeymoon or tours, Mauritius holiday and travel packages are very important. Mauritius travel discounts are these days better but know where you should look; they usually will save you a great deal of money that you may even be capable of extending your trip for a little more days. Visualize having the capability to stay longer and relish the beauty and the hospitality of the area, just because you took a little time to uncover the cheapest price.