About Mauritius
 Set in the azure beauty of the Indian Ocean, only eight hours flight from Perth or twelve hours from Sydney and Melbourne, is this tiny island paradise with crystal clear lagoons, exquisite beaches, acres of sugar cane, tropical gardens, exciting markets, a plethora of history. It is also home to some of the world’s best beach resorts and stunning golf courses.Situated slightly north of the Tropic of Capricorn, Mauritius is surrounded by one of the world’s largest unbroken coral reefs, and is one of the Mascarene Islands, which also include Rodrigues and Reunion Island.  Since it’s discovery, Mauritius has developed into one of the strongest economies in the Indian Ocean region with the island’s main sources of income including sugar cane, the textile industry, tourism and new sectors such as a free trade zone, off-shore financial services and the exciting new cyber island projects. The island’s 1.2 million residents have a cultural variety made up of European, Indian, Chinese, Creole, African and Malagasy. The unique mix of cultures and history create many fascinating areas of interest while the friendly Mauritian people, with their warm, welcoming smiles and friendly approach, make visitors feel right at home. Communication is rarely  a problem with English being the official language, although the locals are more likely to converse in French and the local dialect, Creole. Mauritius offers an abundance of holiday fun with spectacular scenery, historical monuments and vibrant villages complementing the spectacular resorts. The capital, Port Louis, and the chic seaside village of Grand Baie, with their boutiques, markets and cultural views of everyday Mauritian lifestyle, are a must on any visitor’s itinerary. Other places of interest include Pamplemousses Gardens, Casela Bird Park, Chamarel, Domaine du Chasseur, Black River Gorges, Eureka colonial mansion and the Bois Cheri tea factory.
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