{"id":27338,"date":"2023-03-19T08:52:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T08:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/mauritius-opens-its-heart-in-the-indian-ocean"},"modified":"2023-03-19T09:29:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-19T09:29:23","slug":"mauritius-opens-its-heart-in-the-indian-ocean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/mauritius-opens-its-heart-in-the-indian-ocean","title":{"rendered":"Mauritius opens its heart in the Indian Ocean"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s a near neighbour \u2014 an Indian Ocean cousin, a direct flight away. And I have some favourite spots in Mauritius. . . For a start, the gardens are in Pamplemousses, which is one of my favourite areas in Mauritius.<\/p>\n

And then, they are outdoors. For instead of being in glasshouses or domes to see weird tropical plants, in Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, I\u2019m simply strolling around (in the humidity), surrounded by extraordinary species.<\/p>\n

Among the stars are the huge Amazonica lilies. Join a group walk, set out early and walk up the very steep mountain under a clear sky. Most walks aim to see the sun rising.<\/p>\n

Le Morne is significant for lots of reasons, including its concentration of rare and endemic plant species. Runaway slaves used to hide in caves on the mountain, and it has become a symbol of freedom.<\/p>\n

It is a UNESCO world heritage site. The Dutch introduced sugar cane and sugar growing to Mauritius in the 17th century and L\u2019aventure Sucre tells the story.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been the island\u2019s main story ever since. It\u2019s close to the botanical gardens, in an old factory of the Beau Plan Sugar Estate. There\u2019s a good tour which ends with a sugar and rum tasting.<\/p>\n

On the south of the island, this big crater lake is in the mountainous region of Savanne \u2014 and often called Grand Bassin. But a big part of the attraction for me are the Hindu temples around the banks.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a nice place to stroll \u2014 look out for the monkeys. Grand Baie A visitors\u2019 favourite place to stay, in the north of the island. There are lots of restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n

Head to La Cuvette \u2014 a pretty sandy beach with lots of local sail boats. Pereybere Public Beach is to the north-east. And there are lots of gifts at Grand Baie Bazaar.<\/p>\n

Flic en Flac Beach One of the best beaches on the island, in my book \u2014 as much for its cajun feel and whispering sheoaks as for the sand itself. I\u2019ve stayed in this area \u2014 there are plenty of good resorts.<\/p>\n

Tamarind Falls Visiting the \u201cseven cascades\u201d, as it is also known, makes a good excuse to leave the beach and head inland to the central plateau. TWO BIG TIPS<\/p>\n

Half board When you see prices for resort packages for Mauritius, figure-in that \u201chalf board\u201d means you get breakfast AND dinner (probably at the resort\u2019s main dining room).<\/p>\n

That means there\u2019s just a bit of lunch to come out of your pocket money. Knitwear Lots of big-brand knitwear is made on Mauritius, and there are factory-direct shops.<\/p>\n

Look out for quality cashmere, at a fraction of the prices you\u2019d pay in big-city stores elsewhere. Perhaps try the shops in Goodlands and the market in Quatre Bornes \u2014 but I\u2019d avoid the shops in the Arsenal area. For cashmere, Riverwalk Cashmere is a good name to tuck away. Try Pridemark in Trianon, near Rosehill, for designer seconds.<\/p>\n


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