http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Africa , Mauritius en-us Sat, 05 Dec 09 02:02:16 +0000 Sat, 05 Dec 09 02:02:16 +0000 Mauritius one the most popular tropical destinations in the world and has loads to offer you while on a holiday to this Paradise Island. Mauritius has some of the finest beaches in the world old cathedrals world heritage sites a unique lifestyle and the most hospitable population which adds an extra flavour to your holiday. To make the most of this vacation and see Mauritius through the most r http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Grand-Bay/blog-439822.html Hello allI thought I would write some final words to close the blog and draw the curtain on my travels. As I have told some of my friends taking time off is the best thing I did for myself. At the risk of sounding zen it has been an immensely rewarding experience. My travels have allowed me to rediscover myself and the values I hold dear and it was a good test of my mettle. There were times http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Quatre-Bornes/blog-437015.html hai friend happy to see u all here.. i'm very new on this pae any way just say hai too all.. ok.. i plan to go Mauritius on next year 1st. here i looking for good tour packages for 1 week or more. any idea from u all.. any a relevant tour agency... same time i would like too know more about the Mauritius island. can we share here.. thank you. http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/blog-433144.html Mauritius brings to you the first Lion Encounter on the island. This exclusive activity is available all over the year at the Casela Nature Leisure Park Mauritius.This is a unique opportunity available only to the people who are fortunate enough to decide to visit the park at least once in their lifetime. They may feel and study the primitive behaviour of the lions and cheetahs and share thei http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Flic-en-Flac/blog-425526.html Shanti Ananda Maurice is a luxury Ayurvedic destination spa located in Mauritius. Relaxing therapies at Shanti Ananda help you to rediscover harmony through the nurturing touch as you indulge in the world of Spa Therapies at Ananda Spa Mauritius like Ayurvedic Therapies International Treatments Wellness Consultations.The resort has been finished to an exceptionally high standard. Our room was l http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Flor%E9al/blog-422621.html Beach Honeymoon Suite at Affordable price as From Euro 100night per couple. At Sea Villa Resort Flic en Flac.Honeymoon SuiteAll In One equipped kitchenette Dining. Standard King size bed. Plasma TV 32. Balcony on poolviewWide all in one living area with twin single bed. Plasma TV 32. Equipped kitchenette Balcony overlooks mountain viewContact Person KevinSummer Club Inbound Tour Operators http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Flic-en-Flac/blog-410800.html Hey guysI just got this great video on Mauritius travel httpwww.ifeelclub.comjax6mvI was able to download directly on my mobile and it plays superb. I did not know that one can walk under water in Mauritius. Also walking with a lion That would be some experience to boast about. Thanks to www.myvaluetravel.com who provided this great video on Mauritius free of cost. I am off to Mauritius t http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/blog-403486.html After the excitement of safari the second half of the honeymoon didn't start as smoothly as planned. We had already had our flights changed not long before the wedding and instead of flying directly from Nairobi to Mauritius we had to get up early to fly down to Johannesburg before catching a connecting flight to Mauritius. All was going well until the connecting flight was cancelled due to pro http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Grand-Bay/blog-396757.html We circled above the gorgeous island of Mauritius before landing occasionally spotting beautiful stretches of white sand belonging to innumerable 5 star resorts. Most people associate the island with honeymoons and expensive family holidays but we were there for much more important and special occasions. Luciersquos brother Jonathan lives on the island with his wife and newly born baby girl Jor http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-395351.html It is an n amazing place to see giant tortoise and crocodile here in Mauritius. It has around 200 giant Tortoise rooming around there u can sit on them for a photo shoot they also have hatchery of tortoise. They have hatchery for tortoise starting from 1 yrs till 10 yrs and more.It has also a collection of butterflies and insects museum known as insectariums. Visitations there mean you will go be http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Quatre-Bornes/blog-394290.html Mauritius Photoshttpwww.facebook.comalbum.phpaid2423405id8643197l27275d5baf http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/blog-386900.html Two days two very different islands two very different impressions.Yesterday we arrived ahead of schedule pronounced shedjul in Port Louis Mauritius. This used to be a British Colony but became independent in 1968. The official language is English but most of the signs and people we ran across spoke French. The shuttle bus from the ship to the downtown was a disaster. It took us ov http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-381612.html We were in Mauritius today. For anyone who's not sure and I had absolutely no idea when I first saw the itinerary change Mauritius is an island off the coast of Madagascar and is basically half way between South Africa and India. I had some mixed feelings about my experience in Mauritius but overall the country is beautiful and I'm very glad we got to go. Mostly I guess I just wish we had mor http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Flic-en-Flac/blog-377479.html The beaches I went to were Pereybere in the north Belle Mare and Blue Bay in the east Gris Gris and Rivieres des Galets in the south Le Morne in the southwest La Preneuse and Flic en Flac in the west. I went snorkeling in Belle Mare Blue Bay Le Morne La Preneuse and Flic en Flac.Pereybere was way way too crowded. Itrsquos made up of several small beaches. Gris Gris has very big waves but http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/blog-365695.html Landed in Mauritius on Dec 30 stayed at Auberge de Rose Hill. It was the cheapest I found and it was 24 Cdn per night which includes breakfast of bread with butter jam tea or coffee and tang fake orange juice. There were no dorms just room with bath. the bed sheets didnrsquot look clean and everything was pretty dingy. I found that the window could not lock and the room was on street le http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/blog-365692.html Its being please to visit IIe Aux Cerf it is relayy a true paradise on earth. The variety in water sports thrill you to be a part of it . Its a small island you can visit it with the help of speed boart and enjoy a lots from para sailing to surfing and last but not the least u can enjoy scuba driving also. with banana boat sailing . http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-351991.html A short greeting from Ile de la Reunion a small volcanic island in the Indian Ocean.Never heard of it Me neither until recently. She lies 1 day downwind from Mauritius and is a French possession. In the south there is an active volcano which occaisonally has a major eruption but sputters and tosses just a little lava every day.A long time ago there would have been total seismic chaos. Now i http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Reunion/Reunion/blog-345109.html In Search of Pirate Treasure Sorcery and Fresh Volcanic Mountain AirNov. 1 2008Ile de La Reunion Southern Indian OceanEvery morning the thick cottony clouds begin to build up outside the three bowlshaped volcanic cirques in the center of Ile de La Reunion in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Villages in the valleys and perched high up on the hillsides within the cirques are protected by the 8 http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Reunion/Reunion/blog-344420.html I'm too lazy to upload all of my photos to the various Web sites I belong to ie Flickr Facebook Snapfish Travelblog MySpace etc.So here they are in all their glory and in one place. I've just uploaded shots from Darwin to Bali and then from Bali to Mauritius.httpflickr.comphotosalexarmitagesets http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-337390.html Arrival in MauritiusOct. 14 2008 Port Luis MauritiusNorfy woke me at 12 a.m. Well almost 12. a.m..Alex. You're up. 10 minutes to 12. Tea will be ready in a few minutes Norfy said.I was awake but barely. We were 8 miles east of Mauritius. Skipper James had asked that I wake him with 5 miles to go to our last waypoint which was effectively the final approach to Mauritius. Norfy was off to be http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Mauritius/Port-Louis/blog-334647.html