Travel Mystic Mauritius Activities:
The age-old holiday problem surfaces: what to do in paradise in the evenings?It would be cool to watch the sun sink slowly into the sea somewhere between Mauritius and the Afrikan continent.With some luck, there'll be a seggae band on hand.Seggae is a modern interpretation of Sega, the ancient rythmic Afrikan songs sung by slaves to ease their pain and suffering.The sea is the focal attraction-the perfect narrow crescent of a beach lapped by the lagoon-like Indian Ocean.Here, you can laze on a beach lounger attended to by couteous but discreet staff, or paddle or swim in the tepid turquoise water.If you have had enough inner peace and harmony then there are other activities to be pursued in Mauritius.
 Deep Sea Fishing:
Big game fishing is practised throughout the year in Mauritius although the best season for marlin is from October to April.Deep-sea fishing boats, adequately equipped with ship-to-shore radio and trolling equipment for both live bait and artificial lures, can be booked through most of the hotels.Submarine Diving:
Blue Safari Submarine is the only operator of real submarines in the Indian Ocean. At 35m deep, your dream comes true as you discover the magic of the marine life.You will enjoy a rare and an unforgetable experience, travelling in total security and comfort,on-board very sophisticated , air-conditioned submarines.A unique adventure that you should not miss, whether you are 2 years old or 90 years old.  Sea Walk/Snorkeling:
Underwater walk/snorkeling does not require you to know how to swim, nor that you relinquish your favourite pair of glasses! Your stay in Mauritius cannot be complete without a (guided) tour of the adventuresome and perfectly safe reef underwaters.If you never done snorkeling before, don't worry, it's simple, can be learned in a matter of minutes and mastered on your first outing. Karting And Horse Racing:
An attraction park for young and old. Situated at La Jouliette, Petite Riviere. Corinne Barrier will show you how delightful karting and quad biking is.
The sole race-track, commonly called the Champ de Mars, is situated in a prestigious avenue in Port-Louis, the Capital City and is one of the oldest race-courses in the Southern Hemisphere.During the past few years, 23 race-meetings were held every year with seven races per meeting. The first race-meeting usually starts in mid May and ends normally in late November.  Boat Trips And Parasailing:
There are numerous boat trips to choose from, sailing out to one of the small islands that dot the coast of Mauritius.
For those of you for whom a quiet suntan on the beach is not thrilling enough, you can always try your hand at parasailing. You will be rewarded by a breathtaking bird's eye view of the lagoon and its multifarious underwater sea-scapes. Ask the manager of the local boat-house for the update on currents and winds.
Shopping:
Grand Baie,a charming Mauritian town, is fairly tourist oriented with lots of boutiques selling clothes and jewellery.The island's capital, Port Louis, however is worth visiting for the local market: noisy, crowded and hot, but bargains can be had in straw goods, spices, cotton and silk pareos(sarongs) and every concievable exotic fruit. ********************************************* | |
