Mauritius Islands is a favored tourist destination as it is dotted with tourist attractions. Port Louis the capital city is nestled in the foothills of the mountains. The French style architecture adds to the charm of this city. Several museums like the Natural History Museum and the Worldwide Masks Museum offer are places of interest. Chamberer is one of the oldest sites in the island. It is also known as the seven colored earth as it is made up of patches in blue, green, red and purple. These are probably the result of erosion of volcanic rocks. Royal Botanical Garden of Pamplemousness, Grand Bass in, Ilse Aux Cerf's and the Black River Gorge are among the other attractions.
Reaching Mauritius Islands by air is easy and convenient. In total there are five airports in Mauritius islands. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International airport is located at Plaisance. Aviation majors like Air Mauritius operates large number of weekly flights to all major European cities. Intricate network of well maintained roads connect different parts of the city. Easy and affordable public transport is available easily.
Mauritius Islands is a perfect blend of culture, cuisine, sand and fun. A vacation in the islands of Mauritius is a fun filled and thrilling experience, which lingers for a lifetime.
Heritage and people
Mauritius island history has been influenced at various times by the Dutch, the French and the British, and yet it is populated by a harmonious, smiling and courteous mix of Indian, Creole, Chinese and Franco Mauritian nationals. Mauritius is a journey of many sensations, both cultural and culinary, in the heart of the Indian Ocean. The island enjoys different customs and traditions, where India meets Europe and Africa meets China.
Today, this independent island country celebrates many religious festivals. Knowing that the peace and harmony of a country depend on how the country guards and protects the various cultures and traditions of its citizens, governments and political leaders have made these celebrations priorities. There is a common holiday for each community on this island so that everyone can celebrate their ancestral traditions.
