Marvelous Mauritius

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(Photo from airportdirecttravel)

Grab your beach bag and book a flight to one of the best tropical countries in the south eastern coast of Africa!

Dominantly French, the island of Mauritius is best for nature-lover, sea divers, beach buffs and bikers.

Discover a large variety of tropical fruit trees, endemic and exotic flowers and simply have fun touring the island. Mauritius is a very historical place with a fusion of different cultures and religions like Hindus, Creole, Chinese, Muslims and Europeans.

Flights to Mauritius are scheduled almost everyday to and from all the major cities in Europe including 15 combined flights with Air France to and from Paris. Top European airline British Airways flies to Mauritius four times a week.

Mauritius is located approximately 2000 kilometres to the south eastern coast of Africa and lies east of Madagascar on 20°5, 57.5E. It has about 330 kilometer of coastline.

For tourists, it is very important to have a valid passport and a homeward ticket. A visitor’s visa is usually granted for a period of two weeks to one month upon arrival, to almost all holders of a valid passport.

For your easy travel and comfort, you are advised to get in touch with the Passport and Immigration Office in Mauritius or the nearest Mauritian Embassy or Consulate. The visa can be extended upon request at the Passport and Immigration Office, Sterling House, 11-19 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port-Louis, Tel : (230) 210-9312 to 210-9317 Fax (230)210-9322.

You can try two of the best hotels and resorts in the island. Belle Mare Plage The Resort with 235 rooms, telephone number (230) 402 2600, fax : (230) 402 2626 and Le Telfair Golf & Spa with 158 rooms, telephone number (230) 601 5500, fax: (230) 601 5555.

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