Mauritius is a multi-faceted island off the east coast of Africa, with about a million people converging from four continents. The destination has a flavor unlike any other island under the sun. It never ceases to surprise. In this isle of beauty, you will discover a temple next to a church, a mosque facing a pagoda.
The minuscule Indian Ocean isle of about 1,865 sq km has a 330-km coastline. It was discovered in 1505 by the Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas. Subsequently, it shared its sensual secrets with invaders and wayfarers and was occupied by the Dutch, the French and then ceded to Great Britain in 1814 by the Treaty of Paris.
Its beaches, the Flic en Flac, Grand Baie, Pereybere Roche Noires, Belle Mare, and Blue Bay are a visual feast. The turquoise sea, scintillating white beaches and lagoons ringed with coral reefs are perfect for all kinds of water sports. Here, the fine blanched sand is dotted with tanned bodies lazing like languid seals in the sun.
If you want a break from merely collapsing on the island’s unblemished beaches, soak in the colonial architecture in Port Louis, the capital, stroll through the museums, and explore the Pamplemousses Garden.
The Caudan and Port Louis Waterfronts make shopping a pleasurable experience. With its array of cafes, restaurants, shops, theater, casino and spacious areas for strolling, the waterfront can be a pleasant day’s excursion.
Give up beach combing for a day and head for Grand Baie, the Mauritian Riviera, with its bank of hotels, cafes, restaurants, and shops. Or visit Grand Bassin, one of the island’s two natural lakes. It rests in the crater of an extinct volcano and is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Near Port Louis sprawls the Domaine Les Pailles, a nature park spread over 3,000 acres.
Not to be forgotten is Mauritian cuisine. It is as cosmopolitan as its people and you will get a selection from English roast beef, French pepper steaks, Chinese delicacies, Indian curries to Creole rougaille.
Let yourself be charmed by the Mauritian warmth and elegance that is distinctive of the luxurious Berjaya Le Morne Resort & Casino.
A special feature of the Berjaya is the particularly high standard and spaciousness of its accommodation, and the wide variety of sports and leisure facilities. Thus the hotel combines quality of operation with exceptional value.
Everything has been designed for the guests’ maximum convenience and satisfaction. The comfort, refinement and courteous smiling service in the hotel are complemented by the large, spacious feel of the place.
The Berjaya, nestling amidst an exotic tropical backdrop, could be the location of your dream wedding and honeymoon.