Travel Highlights
- Deep sea fishing: Some of the finest game fishing available occurs in the deep water surrounding Mauritius.
- Maha Shivaratree Festival: In February or March the Hindus honour Lord Shiva by making a pilgrimage to Grand Bassin Lake.
- Snorkelling: Snorkelling on the coral reefs
- Islands: helicopter trip around the island with wonderful vistas of the land, azure seas and turquoise lagoons.
- Attractions: The Pamplemousse Gardens and the huge lily pads.
- Black River Gorges National Park: Black River Gorges National Park
- Cultural Cuisine: Chinese restaurants in Grand Baie offer great food.
- The Naval Museum in Mahebourg: Housed in a mansion constructed in 1803 it has artifacts from the great days of sailing.
- Parasailing: Towed along by a boat and hanging from a parachute –a great way to have a look at the coast.
- Cocktail tour: The formidable rum cocktails are best enjoyed taking in a breath-taking sunset.
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