Experience a holiday to the extravagant island of Mauritius

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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 Time: 7:56 AM
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The magnificent country of Mauritius will delight you with its transparent turquoise waters, white sand beaches and island charm. The inhabitants speak English so you will have no problems chatting with the locals if you take your holidays to Mauritius.

One of the many beautiful beaches on the island is Belle Mare. Belle Mare is protected by a coral reef which makes it great for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. An exciting experience for tourists at Belle Mare is the undersea walk. You wear a weight belt and a diving helmet and have the opportunity to walk on the seabed while tropical fish come and visit. Oxygen is piped down to your helmet as you walk along feeding the fish. If you stay at the Belle Mare Beach Mauritius Hotel you also have free use of two championship 18-hole golf courses.

Another unique opportunity is taking a trip on "Le Nessee", a semi-submersible craft which goes out on one-hour trips from Grand-Baie. You can witness fantastic views of marine life and coral reefs. Sitting in the comfort of an air-conditioned glass-bottomed boat you will enjoy the thrill of seeing things usually reserved for snorkelers.

Mauritius is a volcanic island and has a dramatic mountain range if you get your kicks from hiking or climbing. The most popular hike is on Le Pouce which is part of the Moka range. This hike takes three hours and gives you a wonderful 360 degree island view. Pieter Both is one of the highest mountains and is more difficult. It takes 9 hours and is more suitable for experienced hikers. A moderate climb suitable for most hikers is Corps du Garde.

To shop, see local color and mingle with the islanders take a trip to Flacq Market. This is the largest outdoor market in Mauritius. Some of the things you can find are local fruits and vegetables, herbal teas, herbs, spices, vanilla, flowers, colorful baskets, clothing and colorful straw hats.

Head on over to the SSR Botanical Garden near Port Louis to visit the Southern Hemisphere's oldest botanical garden. The gardens were created in 1770 and cover over 91 acres. SSR is famous for the giant water lilies and has over 80 varieties of palm trees.

There is so much to do on Mauritius that you will have trouble choosing. By taking your holidays to Mauritius you will have the chance to explore, relax, be enchanted and take home lasting memories.

About the Author

Laura is a freelance travel writer who loves to explore some of the world's most exclusive resorts. For more information on Legends Mauritius or
Maradiva Villas Resort she recommends you check out MauritiusHolidays.com