Mauritius.......

THE NORTH  :- 

 The North of Mauritius is the flattest part of the island. It will seduce you with vast expanses of sugar-cane blowing gently in the wind,ancient stone chimneys scattered in the fields and a sparkling sea of ever-changing reflections 

As you descend from the plateau to the coast we can admire the beautiful volcanic islands of Gunners Quoin, Flat Island and Round Island. Like floating  jewels in a turquoise sea, they add the final touch to a truly enchanting landscape. Pamplemousses Gardens : - world famous gardens for their unique collection  of indigenous and exotic plants. Grand Baie and the North Coast :- best suited for water sports - sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing. 


THE SOUTH :-  From Mahebourg to Le Morne, the south offers a world of ever-changing scenery. A majestic chain of mountains dominates the bay of Vieux Grand Port,which in 1810 was the stage for a naval battle between the French and the English fleets.  . 

Mahebourg :- a lively town with a bustling, colourful market, many ancient stone buildings and a fascinating naval museum. 
Le Gris Gris :- impressive cliffs, sculpted by wind and sea,shelter an exquisite sandy bay. Take a deep breath of revitilising, fresh sea air. 
Telfair Gardens: named after a British magistrate,a great look of ever-changing seascape. 
Rochester Falls :- a magnificient cascade of water set in a spectacula surroundings. 
Le Morne :- fine sandy beaches lapped by cry


THE CENTRAL PLATEAU :-  Most of the residential towns are situated in this area, where the climate is cooler and the vegetation more luxuriant.Craters, waterfalls, reservoires and natural lakes all form part of the varied landscape. 
Eureka : It is one of the largest and the most beautiful of the colonial houses on the island. 
Phoenix : a huge commercial centre housing a French hypermarket and an array of smart shops and boutiques. 
Floreal : world's major exporter of textiles and top quality knitwear is available here. 
Curepipe  : it has a charming colonial style town hall, a superb botanical garden,excellent restaurants and a huge variety of European and Oriental shops. 
Grand Bassin : a natural lake lying in the crater of an extinct volcano. It is a sacred site for hindus.

  THE EAST :  Follow the winding east coast road and you will discover the breezier side of the island, with its kilometres of sandy beaches, eachone more beautiful than the last. 
Belle Mare and Palmar :- endless sandy beaches sparkling in the sun and gently lapped by the turquoise waters of the laggon. 
Domain de l'Ylang Ylang : visit the distillation plant where the flowers are transformed into essential oils and culinary delights of the Domaine in this rustic and enchanted settings. 
Domaine du Chasseur : is a superb nature trails which lead you to the spectacular viewpoints. 

THE WEST :-The sunniest and most sheltered part of the island, the West  is very reminiscent if the African savannah with its grassy plains scattered with thorny acasia trees. 
Tamarin : is named after a tropical fruit and is a well known as a year-round paradise for water surfers. 
Woolmar and Flic-en-Flac : blue skies, ribbon of white sandy beaches, a sea of shimmering blue and green reflections, the soft murmur of the casuarina trees - are some of the delights waiting to welcome you. 
Casela : it is a home to thousands of birds from all the corners of the world. You can also see tigers,monkeys,giant tortoises,ostriches and swans. 

PORT LOUIS :- Circled by mountains, Port Louis, the capital and port of the island, was founded by Mahe de Labourdonnais in 1736. Despite being the business centre of the country,it has preserved its  green open spaces,colonial buildings, pictureque neighbourhoods and its lively market, bursting with colours and exotic fragrances. 

Government House : This is the oldest building on the island. 
The Theatre : built in 1822, this charming little theatre stages productions by both Mauritian and foreign theatre companies. 
The Citadel : this fort was built by the British in 1834 and now is a spectacular venue for exhibitions, shows and concerts. 
The Caudan : a magnificient commercial and shopping complex, it is an architectural jewel. It houses a superb hotel, three cinemas, a casino, a bank, a travel agency, Indian, Chinese and European restaurants, cafes, a pizzeria, art galleries, a craft market and a huge choice of shops and boutiques.


Gardens : two main gardens : the Robert Edward Hart garden and the Company garden provides two pockets of greenery and the fresh air in the heart of the noisy capital city.