Mauritius, a rather small, multi-ethnic island in the vast Indian Ocean, has acquired a reputation as an exotic holiday destination with idyllic beaches, a balmy climate and much to see and do. Holidaymakers from around the world have discovered Mauritius’ attractiveness as a vacation destination.
In the Northern Tourist Zone you will find Grand Bay, whose facilities have expanded greatly with the development of the tourist industry. A leisure and shopping hot spot, Grand Bay attracts both visitors from abroad and locals in search of an exciting night out with its bars, restaurants and discos. The Pereybere beach is another location which offers similar facilities. Visitors will enjoy exploring the Labourdonnais Orchards with their array of fruit-laden trees and exotic sweet-smelling flowers.
Meanwhile in the east of the island the visitor will come across the Waterpark Leisure Village, where you may slide on the huge chutes to your heart’s content. You should also visit the Flacq Market, an expansive al fresco marketplace where you can find a diverse array of merchandise.
On the other hand in the southeast one may visit the picturesque Dutch Ruins at Vieux Grand Port. If you love nature be sure to drop in at the Ile aux Aigrettes where endangered wildlife species are reared. Another interesting experience is Mahebourg, a thriving fishing town where on Mondays you will see a bustling fish market.
If you are an avid surfer the place to go is Tamarin Beach on the west of the island where you will encounter excellent waves and surfing conditions. For scuba diving the destination of choice is Flic en Flac where visitors will find excellent diving locations.
There is much more to be seen and done in Mauritius, such as hiking in the hilly interior or if you prefer, take a horse, 4 wheel drive or quad bike excursion in the scenic parklands. Deep sea fishing is another exotic attraction with catches like marlin, wahoo, sailfish, giant trevally, tuna varieties and more. Water sports are readily available on the island with parasailing, windsurfing and waterskiing being just a few of the available options.
Sri Lankans interested in adventures travel in Mauritius will find Mackinnons to be excellent Sri Lanka travel agents who will organize your holiday travel with expertise and convenience.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
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