Mauritius is a beach-lover’s paradise, but there is far more to the island than just sand.

With mile after mile of idyllic white sands, it’s easy to just kick back and relax, spending your holiday in the surf. But venture away from the beach and you’re in for a treat.

 

 

Golf is a primary past time in Mauritius, with a wide array of courses to cater for most skill levels. Belle Mare Plage Resort has two of the four 18-hole courses of the island and incorporates dramatic backdrops and views to make it an unforgettable experience. The most famous of these is Legends. Designed by Hugh Baiocchi, Legends is carved out of volcanic rock and sprawled over flood plain, with plenty of bunkers and lagoons to make it a challenge for any golfer.

Though it’s not venturing inland, venturing out onto the water can give your holiday a whole new twist. Watersports are in abundance and you will be hard pressed to try them all. Strap on a snorkel and paddle around beautiful coral reefs teeming with aquatic life in the shallows and lagoons. Or, if that’s still a little too close to the beach, then try some deep sea fishing and possibly hook yourself a marlin or shark. You can even take a cruise around the island, adrift on azure waters beneath beautiful clear skies. Mauritius is famed for its diving and is home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world, don’t miss out on n exhilarating excursion beneath the waves.

If you fancy terra firma, then have a nose around Port Louis. With the St Louis Cathedral, the Natural History Museum, Port Louis market and the Champ de Mars you won’t know where to start. The market is especially exciting at mid-morning when women laden with fruit and vegetables flash past with cheerful smiles and brightly-coloured saris. The air is filled with exotic spices, raised voices and you’re guaranteed to find something to take home with you. Take a walk over to the Champ de Mars and you’ll be greeted by an animated hippodrome full of shouting punters as the horses take to the starting line.

If all this sounds like a bit too much work and excitement, try out some of the luxurious spa treatments that Mauritius is renowned for. Relax with a soothing massage or invigorate with a seaweed body wrap to really cleanse mind, body and soul.

So, if you’ve always thought that Mauritius is all about the beach, get ready to meet the real island. Mauritius holidays are exotic, exciting and unforgettable.

For more information on visiting Mauritius visit the Kuoni website: http://www.kuoni.co.uk/holiday/africa_and_indian_ocean/mauritius/

 

 

 

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