subject: Vacation To Mauritius The Isle In The Ocean Of Jade [print this page] If you take a holiday to Mauritius you will experience, it is said, a taste of shangri la. This wonderful tropical island is located just off the southeast coast of Africa, east of Madagascar. It's become a mecca for visitors who are looking for beautiful natural beaches and views.
Once upon a time many years back, Mauritius was the only known habitat of the famous dodo bird, now sadly extinct. These days the island is known the world over as being a paradise for eco-tourism, warm waters, white sandy beaches and superb watersports. It is a extremely various island from the point of view of its residents, who originate in such places as India, China as well as Africa and other places.
The largest town on the island is the capital Port Louis. This superb city is worthy of a visit. It is celebrated for low cost quality clothing. The bustling market nearby is where you'll locate fine delicacies and exotic fruits of all sorts. The majority of it served from a stall. Street vendors sell and serve all sorts of interesting local cuisine, most with a hint of Mauritius cultural variety. The local speciality, not surprisingly, is seafood.
Since the island authorities have annulled sales tax on many items, the net result has been an in-flow of folks that travel to Mauritius for its low-cost shopping. Couples on honeymoon also are drawn to the impressive Caudan waterfront complex nearby. Here you'll find masses of tiny shopping units that sell most anything you are able to think of. There are bargains galore to be had in this boisterous and interesting town.
The island is celebrated for its beach resorts and its shopping but is becoming more and more favoured as an ecological tourism location. Being a very fertile volcanic island, Mauritius is known for its verdant and unique flora and fauna. A special way to spend your heaven holiday will be to investigate the incredible natural reserves of the island. Be certain to bring your camera along too!
Travellers will be spoiled for choice here. There are jeep safaris that whisk you through the 17 square miles of the Yemen State Park on the islands western flank. The park is home to the Tamarin and Rempart brooks, teeming with fish, and winding thru the park wildlife reserve. You can spot zebra, antelope, giraffes and ostriches, alongside many rare birds that are local to the island.
This location is perfect for the weary traveller looking for rest and inspiration. It really is a glorious and fascinating sort of place. It has been called a garden set in an ocean of Jade. There's plenty to do. You may sample the local delicacies like spicy samosa or dholl puri for instance, dance to the rhythm of the Sega or ramble the city streets. Whatever you do you'll be astonished by every turning, and most likely wonder why it took you so long to pay a visit!
If this brief piece has impressed you to take a holiday to Mauritius, it has done its job. One can read about emerald-jungle canopied mountains, sugar fine silver beaches, colonial homes amid sugar cane fields, and majestic icy waterfalls, but these are only mere words. The reality is much more attractive and exotic. This island truly is a place where bullshit isn't enough to begin to describe the island of Mauritius. Seeing, as they say, is believing!
