MAURITIUS

Mauritius is known for its beauty. White beaches, the unadulterated sea and warm climate, the friendly people as well as its political and social stability make it one of the most sought after beach destinations in the world. Surrounded by 33 kilometers of coastline, it boasts of an excellent marine life. A world class diving destination, it is surrounded by 150 kilometers of fringing coral reefs and has submarine dives. The under sea walks, an unusual activity where the participants wear a diving helmet and weight belt so that they walk along the sea bed and feed the fish, while oxygen is piped down from the surface, is a coveted tourist attraction on the coast of  Grand Baie and Belle Mare. Luxuriant tropical vegetation and waterfalls with mountain landscape are also com­mon to the island and popular tourist destinations.