Mauritius... The Country
"All I wanted to do now was get back to Africa. We had not left it yet, but when I would wake in the night, I would lie, listening, homesick for it already." - Ernest Hemingway. A sentiment shared by most who visit Mauritius.
This breathtaking volcanic island is a beach lovers paradise with hundreds of miles of porcelain white beaches, gently hugged by coral reefs, where sapphire blue waters sparkle from the balmy sun.
The sublime tropical paradise explodes with a fusion of cultures where French, Indian, Creole, African and Chinese come together in a harmonious fashion, bringing unique urban experiences in an abundant natural setting.
The fragrances and aromas of the multi ethnic union will make you linger from meal to meal, soaking up the rich and delicate, undoubtedly exotic cuisines, kissed with spices, entwined with the freshest fruits and alive with passion.
A prosperous history of maritime trade has taken this majestic island from a modest heritage to a vibrant modern powerhouse set as the market leader throughout Africa. The ability to accept each other’s unique differences combined with the ability communicate in English, French, Creole and other languages ensures that the warm people of Mauritius with welcome you with a proud and hearty smile, time and time again.
With so many incredible sites and adventures to do, from soaking up the sun on a pristine beach, to an array of water activities, to hiking some breath-taking peaks, sampling the local delights or toasting another memorable sunset, Mauritius has it all.