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South Coast of Mauritius
Mauritius is a small island and part of the Mascarene group of islands that are located in the Indian Ocean, just off the south-east coast of Africa.
The island has long been a favoured destination for honeymooners due to its tropical setting replete with white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Surrounded by coral reef, Mauritius is also one of the best diving destinations in the world and there are numerous dive centres located on the island. Other watersports that are readily available include water-skiing, parasailing and windsurfing. Mauritian nightlife, especially nightclubs, is mainly concentrated in Grand Bay, in the north of the island, although many of the large hotels in the main resorts provide bars, restaurants, casinos and nightclubs.
The tropical climate of the island means that it is warm throughout the year with increases in humidity in the summer. The winter brings cooler and drier conditions.
The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, also known as Plaisance International Airport, is the only airport on the island and is located around 30 miles outside of the capital: Port Louis.
The island has long been a favoured destination for honeymooners due to its tropical setting replete with white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Surrounded by coral reef, Mauritius is also one of the best diving destinations in the world and there are numerous dive centres located on the island. Other watersports that are readily available include water-skiing, parasailing and windsurfing. Mauritian nightlife, especially nightclubs, is mainly concentrated in Grand Bay, in the north of the island, although many of the large hotels in the main resorts provide bars, restaurants, casinos and nightclubs.
The tropical climate of the island means that it is warm throughout the year with increases in humidity in the summer. The winter brings cooler and drier conditions.
The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, also known as Plaisance International Airport, is the only airport on the island and is located around 30 miles outside of the capital: Port Louis.
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- Mauritius: Have a romantic walk down the beach. Make sure you stay at Beau Rivage or at least Belle Mare Plage. The best choices in Belle Mare. Urossss
- Mauritius: Try to book a romantic dinner in the gazebo. APremyanova
- Mauritius: When in Belle Mare don't waste your time going to Flaque's market!! Frenchie54
- Mauritius: Always ask lower prices when in shops in Mauritius - ask for half of what they tell you as price. BorislavD
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- Mauritius: Do at least one day of site seeing, it is well worth it. - by Rotunno
- Mauritius: Take a tour to see other parts of the island. The catamaran tour included in the Pure Discovery E. package was very good, the crew very friendly. - by enriqueycarmen
- Mauritius: Buy a VIP Card ~ it will save you money in the long run ! - by westmidsfamtrav
- Mauritius: dive at the opening in the reef where the excess water goes back out to sea. We saw massive marlin, giant king fish and baracuda - by xrhodie
- Mauritius: have your swimsuit, lotsa sun block and that golfing kit - by zubyzubyzuby