2009-11-04 19:02:51 - Explore more about Mauritius and find out where to look for cheap flights, cheap accomodations and a perfect holiday...!

Knowing Mauritius – Flying to Mauritius:
Mauritius is a small island proudly situated in the heart of Indian Ocean. 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. For many, Mauritius is a perfect picture of heaven on earth.

This wondrous island of Mauritius makes perfect holidays for beach lovers. The Island’s capital city is Port Louis. Like many other countries, the capital is full of all modern day advancements, lively nights and exciting water sports. Other cities as Beau Bassin, Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes, Phoenix, Vacoas and Curepipe draw the attention of millions of Tourists every year for their pure natural beauty still maintained in the way God gifted it. Other destinations as Macabée Bel Ombre and Domaine du Chasseur have the most astounding Nature Preserves and are a great source of information and entertainment at the same time.

Mauritius is an island that has all it takes to enchant its visitors. It uplifts the souls, brings in all the high spirits and makes you feel that you belong to the chosen few. Every visitor enjoys personal attention, the hospitality and richness the one expects from a place so perfect. Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face. Behind each smile lies the promise of a unique holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colors and tastes, the island, set in its turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will compel to return to its shores time and time again. The stay in this dream island remains engraved in memories forever. As you know “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” – William Wordsworth.

Splendor, beauty, freshness, white sandy beaches, in short nature at its very best awaits the travelers to bestow them with the greatest wonders and pleasures widespread. Flying to Mauritius is not as difficult as it used to be. Even after this long recession, where each s us cares the most to save some money, travel and tourism in Mauritius has developed significantly. The biggest reason is the availability of many options in cheap flights to Mauritius and accommodations both luxuriate and affordable. The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), at Plaisance is the major gateway for travelers coming from abroad. The airport is well facilitated with all requirements of a European Tourists and welcomes a huge number of daily flights from all around the world. The National flagship carrier is Air Mauritius and operates a network of routes to the local islands and to international destinations in Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia.
Regional airlines Air Austral, Air Madgascar and Air Seychelles connect Mauritius with the surrounding islands.

International airlines such as Air Europe, Air France, Emirates, Virgin Airlines, Air Zimbabwe, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Condor, South African Airways and Air India all serve Mauritius from their home bases. The cheapest flights to Mauritius are available from almost all major airports in London including Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester. Unlike other countries, where the flagship carrier is the most expensive, Air Mauritius speaks of the hospitality of the country by offering the cheapest flights to Mauritius. Other cheap airlines include Air France, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa. For more information on cheap flights to Mauritius please visit: www.travelhouseuk.co.uk/flights/far_east/mauritius.htm

Although everyone who visits Mauritius comes for the sandy beaches and blue lagoons, most are delighted to discover that the island has plenty of other attractions too, from some of the world's rarest stamps to the first ever race course to open in the southern hemisphere. Of course no holiday would be complete, either, without good food and entertainment. Mauritius offers both, with some delicious local cuisine that makes use of tropical fruits and vegetables, and the chance to learn the island's indigenous wild dance, the Sega, which originated among the African slaves of yore.

Mark Twain is quoted as having said that 'Mauritius was made first, and then heaven was copied from it', and anyone who has experienced the island would un doubtly agree with him.

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