Whether you want to spend your Mauritius vacation drinking some local rum by the pool or visiting the historic buildings of the capital, Port Louis, this island has it all.
Booking a villa in Mauritius means you can get the best of both worlds and enjoy sightseeing during the day or relaxing by the pool.
A villa in Mauritius is the perfect backdrop for soaking up the tropical sun and there are also plenty of beaches to escape to if the heat gets too much.
Mauritius is not only the ideal holiday destination to relax, but there is also plenty to entertain even the most adventurous tourist.
If you enjoy the adrenaline rush of deep sea fishing, jet skiing or surfing, Mauritius is the place to enjoy them.
In fact, the island is a surfer’s paradise and is home to Tamarin Bay, which is one of the most famous surf spots in the world.
The mountainous regions also provide the perfect setting for sports such as hiking, horse riding, rappelling, quad biking, mountain biking, and even deer hunting.
If you are more of a cultural vulture, you will certainly enjoy exploring the colonial buildings in Port Louis.
Visitors to the capital should visit La Citadelle, a famous British colonial building built in 1835, which offers a great vantage point from which to view the rest of Port Louis’ architecture.
While you are there, you can take the opportunity to visit the national derby, the Champ de Mars, which has the honor of being the oldest race course in the Indian Ocean.
Those who enjoy food will not be disappointed by the variety of cuisines available in Mauritius.
There are Creole, Chinese, Indian and European inspired dishes to choose from, or you can dine in your Mauritius villa if you prefer.
Anyone who enjoys music will certainly enjoy the sega, the local music, which has its origins in Africa and is usually performed by men, while the women dance to the beat.
Vast fields of sugar cane engulf the countryside and provide the nation with rum, which is plentiful, or if beer is your thing, then you can try the locally produced lager at Phoenix Brewery.