It is easy to run out of adjectives when attempting to describe the natural beauty of the small tropical Indian Ocean island paradise of Mauritius. The volcanic island Republic, covered with lush forest, streams and waterfalls, and fringed with palms, dazzling white sands and teeming coral reefs, lies east of Madagascar just south of the Equator. Mauritius, covering just 720 square miles (1,864 sq km), is the archetypal dream destination for an idyllic holiday, equipped with modern resorts that have been carefully developed to preserve the island's beauty and ecology.
Mark Twain is quoted as having said that 'Mauritius was made first, then heaven was copied from it', and anyone who has experienced the island would no doubt agree with him.
Along with its natural beauty Mauritius has a valuable tourist resource in the warmth and friendliness of its multi-cultural population. Since being officially 'discovered' in 1505 by the Portuguese, the island has been occupied by the Dutch, the French and the British. All have added to the melting pot that constitutes the island's human heritage, along with injections of African slaves, Arab traders and Chinese indentured labourers over the centuries.
Mauritius is an island paradise off the southeast coast of Africa and southwest of the Indian Ocean. It is a melting pot of diverse cultures, religions and traditions which makes the country more interesting. A luxurious Mauritius holiday can be a once-in-a-lifetime deep sea fishing adventure where an avid angler can have his fill of blue marlin, sharks, yellow tuna and even the pike-like dreaded barracuda. The best time to have an angling luxurious Mauritius holiday is from the months of November to April.
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