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A Golfer’s Paradise Apr 29

If golfing is your main interest, you can focus your Mauritius vacation around your favorite sport! 

When you began thinking about a Mauritius vacation, you may not have considered the idea of having one particular theme for your trip.  However, as the entire point of a vacation is to get as much enjoyment as possible from activities that you like the most, you will see that Mauritius is a golfer’s paradise! 

Mauritius offers a dozen extraordinary golf courses, all for your playing pleasure!  If you still are not convinced that a golfing vacation is right for you, think about it this way:  This is a sport that you really love, but you may find it difficult to fit it into your busy schedule.  If you are lucky, you might get to spend a few hours on the golf course on the weekend.  If this sounds like your pattern, you do not have to be satisified with just an occasional few hours after a long week at work, you can make your favorite game the central focus of your attention and an unlimited amount of your time.  If this sounds much better, then you are ready for a golfing vacation on the beautiful island of Mauritius!

There are a number of choices which will help you to accommodate your passion for golf.  Whether your preference is for eighteen-hole or nine-hole golfing, there are a dozen of each from which you can select the one that suits you the best.  Most of the island’s hotel resorts have their own lovely golf courses.  You will delight in the well-kept grounds and modern facilities–  they are a golfer’s dream come true!

Whether you are a golfing expert who wants to focus as much time as possible into the game, or a beginner who will gain much hands-on learning experience from the available lessons, there is a golfing vacation that will be just perfect for you!  While you are reveling in your game, however, don’t forget to check out everything else that this lovely island has to offer; you will find activities galore, and plenty of opportunities for relaxation on Mauritius.  But if golf is your game, and you do not have nearly enough time to enjoy it in your everyday life, a Mauritius vacation with your passion for golf at the center is sure to fit your definition of the greatest vacation you could possibly imagine!

If you want to read more about the golf courses in  Mauritius, here are some handy links:

World Golf

Maurinet website

Happy golfing!

Events and other activities throughout the year Apr 26

As you would know, holidays in Mauritius is not just about sunny beaches and warm lagoons! It’s also about all these exciting events and activities that you can experience!

Festivals that will give you the opportunity to see the true colours of the Mauritian culture and its diversity, games and other activities for the more adventurous ones as well as cultural shows for the fans of music and arts!

World Travel Guide Apr 26

World Travel Guide - General info about Mauritius, also includes places of interest, things to do and things to see with links to other helpful websites.

Few facts to know about Mauritius Apr 24
When you are planning a vacation, having all of the important facts in hand well in advance will help to ensure that your trip will be as pleasant and problem-free as possible.

For American travellers who plan to vacation on Mauritius, one important factor that will be handy to know about in advance is that the metric system is used for weights and measurements on the island. As this is something which many Americans are not overly familiar with, it would be a good idea to either brush up on skills or carry a metric converter, such as a small booklet which contains this information. It may seem like a very minor issue, but when you are on your trip you will see how frequently it will come in handy for everything from asking the distance in directions to purchasing food items while shopping.

If you are wondering if there may be a language barrier, it is not likely that you will have a problem with this. Although most of the residents of Mauritius speak the dialect known as Creole, and basic French is also often used, the official language of the island is English, and many people are fluent in English regardless of which language they prefer to use in their everyday lives.

 

As a first-time traveller to Mauritius, it will also be necessary for you to know that the island’s monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee. One dollar is equivalent to about thirty rupees. If you wish to have the assistance of a currency converter, they are readily available and will be quite convenient for you. Credit cards are acceptable; and ATM machines are also available in many locations for your convenience.

In order to be welcomed to Mauritius, you will need a valid passport, proof of funds necessary for your stay, adequate traveller’s insurance, and your travel ticket stating that you have your return destination. You will not be required to have extra immunizations in order to visit Mauritius.

 

While driving on the island is done on the left-hand side of the road, you will be allowed to drive if you possess a valid driver’s license and abide by the island’s driving laws. Renting a car will not be difficult at all if you have your personal documentation.

As long as you take proper common-sense precautions, such as not carrying large amounts of cash and not walking alone at night, you will not have much to worry about in terms of your basic safety.

Even though the island of Mauritius may be radically different from the lifestyle of your home location, all it really takes is exercising an average degree of sensiblity in order to have a good, safe vacation. After you have the basic important information that you will need for your trip so that communication, entrance requirements, and other issues are well prepared for, all that will be left for you to do is plan the nicest trip that you have ever taken, and then have a great time!

 

Mauritian Beaches Apr 22

Agreed - Mauritian beaches are all breathtaking but there are a few beaches with unique characteristics that will leave you stunned!

Pérébeyre - North of the island - my favorite beach for a velvet sensation of the sand, truly warm sunshine and cool waters. A swim in the lagoon creates the best experience of being on holidays in my opinion! So not to be missed under no excuse if you want to experience the best of all!

Gris Gris - South of the island - breath taking views of the sea crashing against the reefs will certainly leave a stamp on your mind! While you walk down the beach, think of the famous legend of the french guy who lost his dog on this same beach and thus the place was named after the lost dog gris-gris!  And make sure you take some great pics! Ideal for the ones who want something different to blue and calm lagoons!

Choisy - If you want to experience local mauritian culture, try the Choisy beach. Long extent of beach, packed over weekends mainly, will give you an insight of the mauritian cultural vibes with families and friends by the beach. The place is filled with laughter and music, flavours of mauritian cuisine and colours of the mauritian culture! Experience Mauritian culture by the beach!

Horseracing Apr 04

HorseracingEnjoy of the best horse racing experiences in Mauritius at the Champs de Mars horse race track! The horseracing season started today Saturday 4th April and will carry on till Sunday 6th December 2009, so make sure you add a day at the races when you plan your holidays!

Keep in mind that races take place on weekends, and its an experience not to be missed!

Check out the Mauritius Turf  Club for details on the races and times! Various major races are also listed.

You should know that the Champs de Mars Racecourse was the first racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere when it was opened by Colonel Draper in 1812 and second in the world. It is world renowned for its magnificent race track which is almost circular in shape so you can enjoy a great view wherever you are!

Every year, horses are imported from all parts of the world, namely from South Africa, England and Australia, and allocated to the various stables. Jockeys come from all parts of the world. Many of the well known Australian jockeys have had a stint in Mauritius. Betting is now based on the Australian betting systems.

No need to be wild on your budget to have great holidays in Mauritius! Apr 02

You may believe that taking a holiday in a faraway place such as Mauritius must cost a small fortune; or, at the very least, that anything affordable would not be up to very good standards. If you have put off planning a trip because of these beliefs, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that not only can a Mauritius vacation fit into your budget, but also that everything you need in order to make your visit the most perfect vacation you have ever had can be the very best without being accompanied by an extreme cost.

For example, depending on your personal needs for accomodations, there are a number of hotels which will provide beautiful suites and all of the amenities that you would expect to only find in a high-priced hotel. Being lower in cost does not mean that they offer anything less than the finest services. You can find hotels which offer such features as a fitness room, sauna, tennis, lovely restaurants with specialty meals, and many other features that you would love to have but may have been afraid that you could not afford.

You can lower the overall cost of your Mauritius vacation considerably if you select a travel package which includes both your flight and your hotel accomodations. When you have taken this first step, you will be pleasantly surprised at exactly how affordable the vacation of your dreams can really be!

When you check into these packages, you will also find that such important “extras” as car rental and numerous activities can all be nicely achieved within your budget. Instead of spending a small fortune on your hotel accomodations and other such necessities, you can have them at a much more reasonable price, which will leave you and your family with more spending money for your entertainment and souvenir-shopping.

There are virtually no negative concerns– unless you count having too many wonderful things to do and exciting things to experience than will fit into your time schedule! The costs, and the standards of the accomodations, however, are very reasonable.

There is a Mauritius vacation travel package available to fit nearly every budget. If you already know all of the experiences and adventures that are waiting for you on the island, you do not need to simply dream about all of the good times you could have on your vacation, you can easily find vacation packages that are much lower than you may have thought, without having to sacrifice the great service and fine quality that you and your family deserve. You can save money and have a wonderful vacation on Mauritius at the same time.

Happy Holidays Planning!