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In the world of Island culture, Mauritius is the leading lady. Whilst many countries lay claim to being cosmopolitan, only few really qualify. Mauritius is a rare authentically cosmopolitan society. You could not easily find a Muslim mosque, a Hindu temple, and a Catholic church within walking distance from each other anywhere else in the world. And if lucky, you may even discover a Chinese pagoda in the vicinity!
Tourism is the driving force of the Mauritian economic system. With pristine beaches, royal palm trees, and friendly people, Mauritius is now one of top holiday destinations. It has plenty to offer tourists. For a relatively small island, Mauritius has a wonderful combination of fauna and flora and fantastic landscape. The island is fenced with coral reefs creating wondrous marine life and sandy beaches. Mauritius is the place for tourists wanting an exotic island vacation and unspoiled natural beauty. Over the decades, Mauritius has developed grand hotels to cater for the needs of a broad range of tourists. From exclusive five-star hotels in Mauritius to small intimate bungalows. There is definitely something for everyone. International hotel chains have established hotels in select spots along the coasts of Mauritius. Guests can enjoy luxury and a convenient location at the same time.
As a denotation of the confidence of taste of Mauritians, view that despite having been under British rule for more than 140 years, Mauritians have remained quite resistant to British cuisine! They had the mother wit of looking up to Indian, French and Chinese cuisines for inspiration instead! There is also a clear-cut Indian-Ocean cuisine, in which the tomato-based 'rougaille' features conspicuously. Mauritian cuisine is a pastiche of these cuisines adapted to local availability of vegetables and meats. The Mauritian-style bryaani can be quite unique from its counterpart Pakistani original. Just like Indian curries, the Mauritian curry embraces fresh tomatoes. Blended with rich spices and commonly served with sweet scented rice. French 'fricasses' are popular and Mauritius has great French cuisine outside of France.
And if Indian cuisine gets overwhelming after a while easily choose another Asian delight, Chinese. Seafood is abundant here and don’t leave Mauritius without trying the grand Millionaires Salad, filled with crayfish, crabs, shrimps, prawns and oysters and are served with sauce rouge. Simply indulgent!
This Island has much to offer visitors and with its tropical climate, Mauritius is an all year holiday destination. You can fully enjoy the Water Park all year round together with Karting and great shopping in Mauritius. Also, stretching over 3,000 acres at the edge of the Moka mountain range and ten minutes from Port-Louis is the Domaine Les Pailles Nature Park. You can tour the park on a Land-Rover or ride on a horse or in a train. The garden has beautiful features and is an ideal place to spend a relaxing and scenic day out.
Aquarium
Stands between Pointe-aux-Piments and Trou-aux-Biches, this aquarium in Mauritius hosts 200 species of coral, sponges, invertebrates and indigenous fish, providing the visitor with an unparalleled opportunity of discovering the fauna and flora of the Indian Ocean. Aquariums are a great and educational for children. Le Val Nature Park
Situated in the south-east of the island at Cluny, Le Val extends an eye of the natural aquatic life of eels, freshwater fish and shrimps. The park also hosts anthurium green-houses, deer parks, monkeys, watercress ponds and several bird species.
Getting there
Many flights originate in France, but there are also flights from various African, Asian and European capitals as well as from America (via Europe) and Australia. | 
