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industry) as a Golf Destination of the Year for the region.
So much more
There are seven 18-hole golf courses and five nine-
hole golf courses around the island, with Tamarina on
the west coast and Ernie Els course at Anahita on the
east coast the latest to open. Meanwhile, the first PGA
tournament in Mauritius, the Mauritius PGA Open, will
to Mauritius
be held later this year (December 8-13) at the Links and
Legends golf courses.
Underwater activities are extremely popular, from
diving to sub scooters – a unique way to discover the
underwater world. In most hotels motorised water-
Mauritius is a real paradise for those who want to enjoy
sports are included in the price.
the sea or soak up the sun, but there is so much more to
On top of all this it’s an easy sell: a year-round
destination, with only a three to five-hour time differ-
the island than just lying on the beach
ence, good accessibility via a 12-hour flight and no visa
or vaccination requirements. From families to couples,
honeymooners to spa lovers, golfers to eco-tourists,
AURITIUS is much more than just an the island – even taking a lion safari in Casela Nature Mauritius has a lot more to offer than you first thought.
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island paradise. From shopping to spas, Park to check out a clutch of lion and cheetah cubs.
gardens to golf, this Indian Ocean escape The north of the island was one of the first areas The island’s capital, Port Louis
offers a profusion of things to do away to welcome tourists and still offers a great range of
from its powder-sand beaches. accommodation, restaurants, watersports, shopping
The island’s colourful history has resulted in a and entertainment, with Grand Baie the most
cultural fusion of friendly, hospitable people and great renowned spot. Mauritius’s world-class hotels are now
architecture and cuisine. The population is a mosaic dotted all over the island and offer unrivalled hospital-
of races, cultures and religions. Hindus, Muslims, ity and service. Newcomers include the Four Seasons
Creoles, Chinese and Tamils live side-by-side in in Beau-Champ, the InterContinental Mauritius Resort
harmony. The Dutch, the French and the Brits have Balaclava Fort and the Grand Mauritian.
all made their mark too. The range of spas in Mauritius is outstanding,
One of the best ways to get a flavour for local life is a with international leading names such as Clarins,
visit to Port Louis, the island’s capital, with its multi- Givenchy, Shiseido and La Prairie all represented.
cultural mix of colourful markets, street sellers and
shops. Foodies should try the Creole rougaille (tomato, Active choice
garlic and chilli sauce) served with achards (pickles) or Eco-tourism is flourishing in Mauritius, with its lush
Must-do: Mauritius
the dholl puri – flatbread stuffed with dal – washed interior, soft adventure and nature reserves (domains).
■ Shopping in the capital, Port Louis
down with a glass of tamarind juice. One of the main attractions is the vast Black River
■ Try kite surfing for an adrenaline-filled day
Gorge national park, home to more than 300 species of
■ Go underwater “sea walking”
Mix and match native flowering plants and nine species of birds that
■ Set sail on a catamaran cruise
The island is known as a romantic retreat for couples, can be found only in Mauritius. Green tourism is rapidly ■ Go wild in the mountains on a quad-bike tour
but it is equally well suited to families. Its warmly growing, with huge domains opening up to visitors ■ Visit a pod of dolphins in Tamarin Bay
welcoming, family-friendly resorts have great kids’ such as Domain d’Anse Jonchée, L’Etoile and La
■ Head off on a 4x4 tour through the Casela
clubs, and youngsters can enjoy the many activities on Vanille, offering activities such as trekking, canyoning,
nature park and Yemen nature reserve
quad biking and horse-riding.
■ Spend the morning at the beautiful
Mauritius is now an internationally-recognised golf
Pamplemousses Garden
For more information on the island and the Mauritius ■ Sample Creole food and see a sega dance show
Tourism Promotion Authority, go to
mauritiustourism.co.uk
destination, and was highlighted at the 2008 IAGTO
Awards (the official annual awards for the golf tourism
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