Mauritius

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Mauritius is a fascinating, world-in-one-island slice of paradise. Its very name of conjures up images of tropical luxury and stupendous extravagance. While in many destinations famed for cobalt-blue seas, white sandy beaches and luxury hotels, you may eventually find yourself wishing for something to do besides sunbathing and swimming, it’s often hard to know what to do next in Mauritius. The island is loaded with historic sights, cultural diversity, geographic variation and almost limitless activities to distract you from the daily grind of beach and pool. But perhaps its single biggest asset is the relaxed charm of its warm and welcoming people.
Mauritius is the most developed of the Mascarene Islands, but with a bit of effort and resourcefulness you can escape the crowds and find your own patch.

**Places Of Interest**

Riviere Noire :
The area of Rivière Noire is located at the south-west of the island. The wooded and wild hills go down slowly towards the coast opposite the île in Bénitiers.

Cap Malheureux :
In the coral reef of Cap Malheureux live the octopuses, the morays, the red mullets and shellfishes. The Mauritian lagoon was impoverished in shells, and it is today forbidden to collect an alive shell.

The Bird Garden of Casela :
This is a magnificent site, between Bambous and Tamarin in the Riviere Noire district, the Casela Bird Park hosts some 140 varieties of birds from around the world. The main attraction remains the Mauritian Pink Pigeon, one of the rarest birds in the world, still fighting to avoid the fate of the dodo.


By air :
For foreign tourists, this is the best and the most viable option for reaching Mauritius. Many international airlines, including well known carriers like Aeroflot, Air Mauritius, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, and South African Airways, provide air access to Mauritius from major international airports. Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam Air Terminal is the international airport in Mauritius.

By sea :
Being an island situated in the vast Indian Ocean, Mauritius can also be reached by the sea route. Many cruise companies offer luxury cruises to Mauritius from nearby ports like Durban in South Africa. For those who enjoy the sea, there are provisions for catamaran cruises from the island to the nearby island destinations.

By Rail / Road :
Rail and roadways transport are the other means of conveyance in Mauritius. The well maintained roads are a pleasure to travel on. The local transport includes buses, taxis, and tourist rental vehicles to name a few. Railway links are provided by the Mauritian Railways which links the major cities and towns of the country. Touristplacesinindia.com offers all inclusive online information about how to reach Mauritius and other tourist information about Mauritius.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mauritius




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