INTRODUCING MAURITIUS
Mauritius, a tropical island paradise and
arguably Africa's wealthiest destination, is one of the world's top luxury
tourism destinations. This Island is Located in the Indian Ocean, north of the
Tropic of Capricorn and some 855 Km away from the east coast of Madagascar,
it’s time to discover an Island, a fascinating one often referred to as the
Paradise Island; whose very name conjures up images of tropical luxury and
stupendous extravagance… MAURITIUS! It possesses a wide range of natural and
man-made attractions, enjoys a tropical climate with clear warm sea waters,
attractive beaches, tropical fauna and flora complemented by a multi-ethnic and
cultural population that is friendly and welcoming. These tourism assets are
its main strength, especially since they are backed up by well-designed and run
hotels, reliable and operational services and infrastructures.
Mauritius forms part of the Mascarene Islands
(Reunion Island, Rodrigues and Mauritius), indeed a sparkling crystal in the
turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. A unique contrast of colors, cultures and
tastes make the Island so charming that the scene is set to make your holidays
the best ever!
MAURITIUS CULTURE
Mauritius is a real melting pot of culture and
religion; the main population is comprised mainly of Hindus, Christians,
Muslims and Chinese. During your stay, you will certainly be fascinated by the
harmonious environment and have the chance to visit temples, mosques, pagodas
and churches all over the Island.
People living in Mauritius are known as
“Mauritians”. The country got its independence in 1968 and became a Republic in
1992.
LANGUAGE IN MAURITIUS
Most people here are bilingual and are equally fluent in English and French. However French and Creole remain the main languages in everyday environment. Several oriental languages as Hindi and Mandarin are widely used too.
MONEY/CURRENCY IN MAURITIUS
The local currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR) which is divided into 100 cents. Credit cards are accepted by most businesses.
DRIVING IN MAURITIUS
The island has a network of well maintained roads, with a main dual-carriage way going across the island from the airport in the south through the capital city of Port Louis in the west and further towards the popular north coast. Multi-coloured buses and taxis are a safe and popular way to get around the island, while cars can also be hired.
DIRECT FLIGHT FROM/TO MAURITIUS
Air Mauritius is the national carrier for the
island. It operates a network of routes to the local islands and international
destinations in Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia, with daily or weekly
flights to most major cities in these destinations.
WHAT TO DO IN MAURITIUS
Mauritius offers a wealth of natural beauty and
exciting activities for every traveller. Visit the island's several unique natural
features, including the 7-Coloured Earths of Chamarel, the Black River Gorges
and two UNESCO World Heritage status monuments. For the sporty set, there are a
number of world-class golf courses to enjoy, as well as a host of water sports
such as deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling and kite surfing to name a
few. Go trekking through the lush
forest, or explore the nearby villages and markets on bicycle. The island
offers a rich colonial history to be explored with fascinating local culture and
a variety of exotic and colourful religious festivals. Hundreds of shopping
centres sell locally made textiles, jewellery, sugar and local preserves. Visit
the nature reserves where you can spot some of the native endangered species,
both in the ocean and inland. Every moment in Mauritius is an opportunity to
discover something new.
Unveil more and all the secrets of Mauritius
with us Leading Sky Travels will be glad
to take you to places to enrich your knowledge on how the Island was first
discovered, why and who named it Mauritius, why it is possible to find so many
cultures and ethnic groups on this small Island, and how it has developed into
the unique paradise it is today!
Kindly contact Leading Sky
Travels for the below services;
- Flight tickets (Local
and international)
- Hotel bookings
- Tour Packages
- Visa assistance
- Dubai jobs on arrival
- Private jet charter
- Helicopter charter
- Travel insurance
- Immigration consultancy
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