Dream holiday in Mauritius

Walking with Lions and Cheetah

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:25:00 +0000

Yes!! it is really possible to walk with lion and cheetah in Mauritius... It is a first in Mauritius. This activity is brought to you by Safari Adventures and this exclusive activity is available all year round at the Casela Nature & Leisure Park. It is indeed a unique opportunity to feel and observe the primitive behaviour of the lions and the cheetahs and at the same time share their pride in their natural element. This exciting sensation has been rendered possible due to an highly professional team which have years of experienced in the field of lion handling, training and expertise. It is a unique occasion and safest lion experience offers to you by a world leader in the area of lion encounter.

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Kitesurfing in Mauritius

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:16:00 +0000

Le Morne, located in the south of the island, is indisputably the best kite surfing spot. Indeed, the conditions are excellent with a constant powerful wind, which blows all year round - except in February. However it should be noted that this spot is reserved for experienced kite surfers only. The current can indeed be rough and the swell, dangerous in Le Morne. The best spots all along the East coast are the Belle Mare, Pointe d'Esny and Blue Bay spots but Kitesurfers are the luckiest as they can also enjoy shallower spots for gliding over flat surfaces in Poste Lafayette, namely La Colombiere for beginners, Trou d'Eau Douce and especially l'Ile aux Cerfs.

Sarah Outen, first woman to have crossed the Indian Ocean by rowing

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:58:00 +0000

The British Sarah Outen is the first woman to have crossed the Indian Ocean by rowing and in solo. She reached the Mauritian coast from the South-West, at Bois des Amourettes, at the beginning of the evening on 03 August. Biologist by profession, Sarah Outen is 24 years old and lives in Rutland, in Great Britain. She left Freemantle by canoe. The crossing took 124 days and was often subject to harsh conditions. She was welcomed by Xavier-Luc Duval, the Vice Premier Minister and Minister of Tourism, Leisure and External Communications.

Mauritian boxer Bruno Julie gets the country's first Olympic medal in Beijing

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:01:00 +0000

For the first time in the history of sports of the island, a Mauritian will stand on the podium to receive a medal, albeit a bronze one at the Beijing Olympics. Bruno Julie, boxer in the -54 kg bantamweight category and Commonwealth champion who is taking part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics has qualified on Monday for the semi-finals after beating the Venezuelan Hector Manzanilla Rangel by points (13 - 9) at the workers' Sports stadium in the Chinese capital Beijing. "The Mauritian magician" as commentators of the BBC have called him had on Friday last eliminated the last Uzbek Hoorshid Tojibaev (16 - 4) and will box against the favourite of the bantamweight category, the Cuban Yankiel Leon Alarcon on Friday.

"Good job and big thank to you Bruno, may the force be with you for the rest (no matter what the result is), we know you'll give the best of yourself"

Le Morne on the list of world Heritage

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:48:00 +0000

After the insertion of the Aaapravasi Ghat (2006) - a site where the modern indenture labour diaspora began, Mauritius has another site on the unesco world heritage list - Le Morne Cultural Landscape. Le Morne is described as a rugged mountain that juts into the Indian Ocean in the southwest of Mauritius, used as a shelter by runaway slaves, maroons, through the 18th and early years of the 19th centuries. Protected by the mountain’s isolated, wooded and almost inaccessible cliffs, the escaped slaves formed small settlements in the caves and on the summit of Le Morne. The oral traditions associated with the maroons, have made Le Morne a symbol of the slaves’ fight for freedom, their suffering, and their sacrifice, all of which have relevance to the countries from which the slaves came - the African mainland, Madagascar, India, and South-east Asia. Indeed, Mauritius, an important stopover in the eastern slave trade, also came to be known as the “Maroon republic” because of the large number of escaped slaves who lived in Le Morne.

Mauritius at the 16th African Athletics Championships

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:11:00 +0000

Stéphan Buckland *** Jonathan Chimier

Congratulation to Stéphan Buckland (200 m - silver medal) and Jonathan Chimier (long jump - silver medal) for their performances at the 16th African Athletics Championship. Jonathan Chimier born on the 6th of August 1982 is a long jumper who won the 2004 African Athletics Championships. His personal best jump is 8.28 meters, achieved in August 2004 in Athens. He has the long jump Mauritian record. Stéphan Buckland was born on the 2oth of June1977. His story began in 1992 with his participation in the inter college championship. He started his training sessions with Jacques Lebon ans Maxime Aunet. When he improved on the national 60m record with a 7'2 s, Jacques Dudal, the technical director of national athletics, took him under his wing. After years of hard training and sacrifice, he is proud of what he has become and "has no regrets about his career."

Beautiful Sega Clip

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:09:00 +0000

Mauritius 40th anniversary of independence

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:40:00 +0000

The Flag Raising ceremony for the 40th anniversary of independence was held on Wednesday the 12th of march at the Champ de Mars in the presence of the President of the Republic, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam, the Chief Guest at the celebrations. Thabo Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa, and other personalities. The theme of the celebrations, Nou Pays Nou Fierte ( Our country, Our Pride) which has been used since 2006 has continued to be used every year for the National day celebrations until 2010. A concert gathering renowned artists from Europe, Asia, Africa, the neighbouring countries as well as from Mauritius, started at 20.00 last night to run throughout the night The concert followed the traditional flag raising ceremony which started at 17.30 hrs with a Pledge to the nation by 16 Youths. This was followed by a march past by Disciplined Forces, a march past by uniformed organizations (Red Cross, Girls Guide, Fellowship first Aiders etc?) and the Flag Raising Ceremony at 18 00 hrs followed by gun salute. The last part before the popular concert was a défilé on the historical and economic evolution depicting the different stages from discovery of Mauritius to today. The concert was preceded by a spectacular firework display.

Discover Mauritius

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:48:00 +0000

The innate beauty and the extravagant natural make up of Mauritius has contributed to its recognition as the star of the Indian Ocean or the Paradise Island. Although primarily famous for its amazing beaches, the island nonetheless has a vast number of other breathtaking points of attraction. It has more to offer to inland as well as the south coast. Its beautiful sights combined with its climate and lifestyle converge to make Mauritius a complete destination for tourists. Interesting points of attraction across the island are within easy reach of each other ans it rarely serves like waterfalls, gorges, lakes, rivers and craters are located mostly in the south of the island. Man-made sights such as salt-pans, museums, temples, gardens are worth detour. Diverse other features, for instance monuments and historical locations commemorating important people and events are mandatory for those who love history...

Travelling to Europe without visa

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:39:00 +0000

In an official statement published Monday in Brussels, the European Commission let know that it asked the Members of the European Union for the opening of consultations on agreements for exemption of visa of short stay with six countries of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP), namely Mauritius, Seychelles and four other insular Republics of the area of the Caribbean. The exemption of visas will be reciprocal, the European nationals going in these islands will not need to present a visa and conversely for the citizens of these islands travelling for Europe. According to the official statement, such an agreement should have come into effect since 2007, but Brussels had had to defer the conclusion of the negotiations, because countries of the area had required visas with Europeans at the time of the World cup of cricket, organized in the Caribbean. It will act of a reciprocal measurement of exemption of the visas, the European countries not requiring visas with the travellers coming from Mauritius and Seychelles and conversely.

Casuarina Hotel

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:38:00 +0000

An inviting hotel nestled in a lush tropical setting, on the north coast of

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. This hotel is also a perfect place for a bungalow family stay. The Casuarina Hotel built in a moorish style offers all the necessary comfort to make your stay most enjoyable. Casuarina Hotel,

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, is situated in Trou aux Biches - North West Coast At 5 km from Grand Bay and 18kms from Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius White sandy beach along the blue lagoon across a secondary road

Accommodation:
The Casuarina Hotel in Mauritius offers comfortable accommodation in a delightful setting of white-washed stone walls and thatched roofs surrounded by a luxuriant garden, with a private beach nearby. Winding paths between casuarina trees and coconut palms lead to rooms and bungalows, and through to the swimming-pool, bar and restaurant, which overlook the sea. A Moorish architecture in an exotic garden

81 air conditioned superior rooms
12 air conditioned standard rooms
15 bungalows with 2 air conditioned bedrooms
1 air conditioned Suite

All the rooms are equipped with: Mini bar, Telephone, Shower with adjacent toilets Balcony or terrace, Safe. 15 bungalows with telephone, TV, 2 bedrooms, 1 fully-equipped kitchenette, lounge and dining room and which can accommodate a family of up to 6 persons

Sports:
Daily entertainment with the Casuarina team.

Play room
Kids club for children of 3 to 11 years old
Fitness Centre
Diving Centre
2 Boutiques
2 swimming-pools one of which with a Jacuzzi
Beauty Parlour
2 tennis court including one with synthetic turf

Free of charge
Tennis, table-tennis, minirail, pedal craft, kayak, windsurfing, bowling, water skiing and glass bottom boat, first diving lesson in the swimming pool.
With extra cost
Bike rental, big game fishing, scuba diving and undersea walk, boat cruise.

Leisure:
The Casuarina Hotel is situated in Trou aux Biches which is well-known for its white sandy beach and its turquoise blue water. The north of the island is also famous for its shopping and nightlife.

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Chamarel

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:24:00 +0000

A mountain winding road leads from Case Noyale village to the coloured earths of Chamarel: a surprising series of dunes of contrasting colours. Different shades of blue, green, red and yellow apparently result from erosion of the volcanic ash. The neighbouring waterfall of chamarel rises from native vegetation with a touch of rare beauty

The heart-catching island

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:28:00 +0000

Getting to know Mauritius is like embarking on the path of pleasant surprises. From North to South, from West to East, the island offers contrasting reliefs, beautiful natural sceneries, and picturesque popular sites, highlighting the various facets of a unique and heart-catching Mauritian lifestyle.

More than a holiday...

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:46:00 +0000

Sean Paul live in Mauritius

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:29:00 +0000

The worldwide ambassador of dance hall reggae, Sean Paul, will be in Mauritius for a unique live concert. This event will take place at Rose-Hill (centre of Mauritius), at sir Gaetan Duval Stadium on Saturday the 29th of March as from 20hrs. OSB Co. Ltd of Mauritius and GIAL Evénement International of Reunion Island are behind this live show. Sean Paul was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and spent his early years there. Many members of Sean Paul's family are swimmers. His grandfather was on the first Jamaican men's national water polo team. His father also played water polo for the team in the 1960s, and competed in long-distance swimming, while Sean Paul's mother was a backstroke swimmer. Sean Paul played for the national water polo team from the age of thirteen to twenty-one. However, he gave up the sport in order to launch his musical career.

Dream in Mauritius

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:33:00 +0000

Location of Mauritius

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:51:00 +0000

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Facts & Figures

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:31:00 +0000

The highest mountain is Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at a height of 828m.
The longest river is Grand River South East which measures 34 km.
The highest waterfall is the Tamarind Falls with a total of 295 m in the rainy season.
The wettest part of the island is Curepipe, with rainfall of nearly 3 m each year.
The hottest part is the west coast with temperatures reaching a daytime high of 31°c in summer.
The east coast is the windy part of the island, especially in winter (June to August).
The hottest and wettest months are December to March.
The coolest months are June to August. The driest is October.

Precautions

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:42:00 +0000

There are no poisonous reptiles in dangerous animals on the island. But nature being what it is, some small creatures can inflict painful stings. Some individual can be allergic to wasp stings. Contact chemist or a doctor in case of several particularly on the head or on the face. There are few fishes namely sea urchins, stone-fish, and lionfish, which are harmful, and it's advisable to enquire of their existence. Be careful not to step on them. Some swimmers wear shoes..

Mauritius marine life

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:07:00 +0000

Mauritius marine life conceals an infinite sea treasure. Its crystal-clear lagoons and magnificent coral beds inhabited by bright colourful fish and moray eels will not fail to surprise the occasional swimmer or diver. The local undersea life is varied around the coast-line. Lagoons are large and the water is very calm for the swimmer along the beaches and the coast. Behind the barrier reef, the experienced scuba diver can come across some spectacular underwater caves or large coral blocks. On the east coast, the underwater life is more varied with greater water circulation in the lagoon. Old shipwrecks are a continuous attraction to scuba diver.

Accomodation in Mauritius

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:14:00 +0000

Taking advantage of the island’s natural beauty, the hospitality of the people and high standard of services, the Mauritian hotel industry has made a name for itself. The destination

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has a large choice of accommodation where to stay. There are hotel, bungalows, apartments and villas. All these accommodations are from low budget to luxury. Hiring a bungalow, villa or apartments in any part of the island is possible for those who want to be autonomous and spend a tranquil holiday. It is also possible for those interested in spending their holidays with a local family in a guest house, where one is sure to taste the Mauritian lifestyle, knowing the legendary hospitality of the Mauritian people. We invite you to send us a description of what type of accommodation you are looking for your future holiday in Mauritius. It will be a pleasure for us to advice and help you find a place according to your demand.

Green Mauritius

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:28:00 +0000

Invigorate yourself. Go mountain climbing or explore the forests and its endemic plants. Enjoy the spectacular beauty of waterfalls or live an exciting adventure by canoing down the rivers.

Canyoning: from simple circuit for novices to more technical ones, on full or half day:
Cascade Rama, Eau Bleue, famous for its clear water and tropical flora: games in the water, jumps, 2 or 3 abseiling down waterfalls from 8 to 16 meters.
Tamarin falls or Seven cascades offer breathtaking views on the west part of the island : alternation of river walking, jumping and abseiling down 3 to 7 waterfalls, from 8 to 55 meters.

Hiking - Trekking - Walks: enjoy breathtaking views while trekking to the highest mountain of the island, Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire, or through Mountain Lion in the south east, or while hiking in the National Park of Gorges de la Riviere Noire, or during coastal walks around the island.

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The Sega

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:57:00 +0000

The sega is a dance and also the national music of Mauritius. It is a rhythmic and lively music. The sega is seen and lived as the dance expressing freedom. It take its origins from the slaves brought from Africa. Dancing and singing around the fire at the end of a hard day's of work was obviously their way to temporarily put aside the painful moments of their miserable existence. Today the sega can be heard everywhere on beaches, in shops, in hotels and on each and every occasion of entertainment . Traditional sega is played with the basic instruments known as ravanne, the triangle and the maravanne. Nowadays the sega has evolved with modern instrument and features contemporary musical influences. The king of the traditional sega, who died at the age of 92 was Ti-Frere. The evolution of the sega has given birth to "seggae" which is a mixed of sega with reggae.

Dolphin watching and Bénitier Island

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:09:00 +0000

The ideal outing for nature lovers, especially for those who wish to discover the ocean stars which are the Dolphins. On a speed boat ensures for 10 to 18 people, at Black River towards 8hr Alain will take you along to the meeting of the dolphins which come in morning to swim or to rest in the lagoon. To hear and see them evolving/moving under water is an imposing spectacle. Palm, mask and tuba are available but if you had them, bring yours it is more practical. Then, after having spending about 2hr with the dolphins, you will go on Bénitier Island for a tropical picnic. A delicious chicken and fish barbecue will be served to you…

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Flamingo Island – An island for me alone

noreply@blogger.com (Mauricesoleil) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:56:00 +0000

An island for me alone, is another exclusive activity design for your top satisfaction. You will have the joy of being received by our crew. We will then move the direction of the coral barrier where you will swim and snorkel to see the corals (a true garden under the sea). Then, we will have a drink on board while navigating in the blue towards a splendid small island called Flamingo, a beautiful sandy dessert island on which you will be alone. The table will be made up while you will bathe in the lagoon with of fabulous colors. The crew will make excellent barbecues with lobsters, crabs and marlin. The rest of the day will be for you to be spent at your ease between swimming and idleness on the beach before leaving this small paradise.

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