Monday, August 9, 2010

Amorous Mauritius

Beautiful is Mauritius, a utopia for tourists and locals alike. Almost completely surrounded by coral reefs, Mauritius is powdered with stretches of unpolluted white-sand beaches and fringed with crystal-clear aquamarine waters. One of the friendliest places on the planet, there is no chance of homesickness here; rather, you'd never want to go back.

Weather:
Spring: September to November 17-24 C
Summer: December to February 21-28 C
Autumn: March to May 20-26 C
Winter: June to August 16-22 C

Note: The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.

Shopping:
There are plenty of shops of all kinds, with enough wares to give you souvenir fever. Famous for its textiles, especially knitwear, Mauritius offers the curious traveller a wide range of apparel from suits to swimwear, at very reasonable prices. There are also plenty of tourist-only duty-free shops, were such items as scale ship models, vanilla tea, basketwork, embroidery, cut stones, and pottery will surely attract your attention. Check out such prime shopping areas Port Louis as: Caudan, Curepipe, Rose-Hill, Floreal Square, and Orchard Centre.

Must Do:
There is plenty to do from the second you step foot on the shores of Mauritius, from snorkelling to deep sea fishing to lounging on the beach. Further inland, you can choose from a variety of spa treatments available at the various world class spas on the island. The island also has a few world class 18 hole golf courses, rivalling the best on the planet in terms of sheer beauty. The many cuisines are not to be missed, and can be sampled in various restaurants all over the island. Do not miss the fusion food.

Travel Tools:
ISD Code: +230
Currency: Mauritius Rupee (MUR) 1 MUR is approximately 1.6 Indian Rupees (INR)
Time Zone: GMT +4 hours. IST - 1:30 hours
Voltage: 220V

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE MAURITIUS

Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel, where you will enjoy a fabulous dinner, and spend a comfortable night.

Meals: Dinner

DAY 2: ILE AUX CERFS TOUR BY SPEED BOAT

After breakfast, you will depart in a coach for a full day excursion to Ile Aux Cerfs, which is an emerald lagoon on the east coast. From the jetty you will be taken on a speed boat to reach the island. Once you reach Ile Aux Cerfs, you will have the day free to indulge in beach and water sports activities at your own cost. In the evening, you will return to your hotel where you will enjoy a fabulous dinner, and spend a comfortable night.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner

DAY 3: DAY FREE FOR LEISURE (OPTIONAL TOUR)

After breakfast today, you have the option of spending the whole day at your leisure, or you can take our optional full day catamaran cruise. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner

DAY 4: NORTH ISLAND TOUR

After breakfast, you will depart for a full day tour of North Island, on which you will visit such interesting sights as the capital city - Port Louis, Place d' Arms with its French colonial buildings and the exotic Caudan Waterfront. In the evening, you will return to your hotel where you will enjoy a fabulous dinner, and spend a comfortable night.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner

DAY 5: DAY FREE FOR LEISURE

After breakfast today, you can spend the day at your leisure, or you can take our optional tour on the Blue Safari Submarine. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner

DAY 6: SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

After breakfast today, you will depart for a full day tour of South Island, on which you will visit such important sights as the Trou aux Cerfs - the crater of an extinct volcano, Grand Bassin - a natural lake at the base of volcanic crater and a pilgrimage place for Hindus, and Chamarel (Coloured Earth) - with its vibrant hues and waterfalls. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner

DAY 7: DEPART MAURITIUS

After breakfast, your tour ends and it is time to say goodbye to beautiful Mauritius. You will be transferred to the airport in time to board your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast

PACKAGE OVERVIEW

The perfect destination to spend one of the most important vacations of your life, your honeymoon, Mauritius is paradise, resplendent in its tropical beauty, aglow with warm sun, crystal clear water, and white sand. Surrounded by coral reefs, Mauritius is also one of the friendliest places on the planet, and you can be assured of some world-class hospitality at the renowned Jalsa Beach Hotel & Spa, along with a host of special honeymoon inclusions, and plenty of stunning sights to be seen on your romantic tours.

INCLUSIONS:

  • Return Economy-class airfare
  • Current applicable airport taxes
  • 6 nights' accommodation at Jalsa Beach Hotel & Spa in a standard room
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • 3 full day sightseeing tours by coach
  • Return airport transfers by coach
  • Fruit platter in the room upon arrival
  • T-shirt for the groom & Pareo for the bride
  • Sparkling wine in the room

Sunday, June 13, 2010

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