Grand Baie, Mauritius Ocean Villas, a full service beach resort located in Grand Baie, is approximately 50 miles from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Hotel amenities include bar, restaurant, spa, outdoor pool, free parking, and health club. The hotel has bungalows, rooms, and exclusive villas. Guest room features include telephones, coffeemakers, Internet access, and satellite TVs. From $126 night.	Bellemare Ambre Hotel stands on one of the nicest beach of the island. Its Immaculate sand stretches out over more than one kilometer, facing a turquoise lagoon which swimmers and water sports lovers can enjoy. From $193.	Belle Mare, Mauritius Located on the eastern coast of Mauritius, the Beau Rivage Hotel offers premium hospitality, warmth and friendliness among a tranquil environment.With its typical thatched-roof villas, all rooms are of exceptionally high standard. From $497.	Grand Baie Situated in Gand Baie, on the north coast of Mauritius, the Merville Beach hotel is ideal for a retreat in serene and tranquil surroundings, far away from the stresses of everyday life.Admire breathtaking views of the lagoon or indulge in any of the various beach activities. From $273
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Mauritius is an all year round holiday destination,  a diverse tropical island, bringing together Indian, French, Creole and Chinese culture with the cooler months being between May - November. The northern coastline of Mauritius includes Pointe aux Piments which is famous all over the world for its underwater scenery.

     Mauritius is a diverse tropical island, a mixture of  Indian, French, Creole and Chinese cultural influences.  Mauritius is a beautiful beach holiday destination. The Mauritius tropical landscape is a beautiful mix of jungle-covered mountains, sugar cane fields, waterfalls, and white sand beaches. The rhythm of the Séga, a sexy Creole dance, keeping it very much alive.

The moment you arrive in the Indian Ocean and step foot on Mauritius , you will fall in love with the place. There is a fantastic choice of golden white beaches to choose from. Surrounded by sandy white beaches and cooled by the flower-scented trade winds, Mauritius is a tropical island paradise.

   Mauritius lies in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 900 kms east of Madagascar and about 3,943kms southwest of India. The republic also includes the islands of St. Brandon, Rodrigues and the Agalega Islands.

   Mauritius is truly an island paradise. At Belle Mare there is a beautiful white beach with excellent bathing. There are sweeping sands at Palmar and Trou d Eau Douce stretches out to Blue Bay where you can find one of the best bathing areas on the island. There's Trou aux Biches, with its splendid Hindu temple and travelling further along the coast, Choisy beach is the choice of many holidaymakers to the island.

   Here, you can find a selection of water sports. The capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, is bustling with activity during the day but by night it is more laid back with the exception of the Le Caudan Waterfront where there is a casino, shops, bars and restaurants.

   Le Morne and Tamarin with their waterfalls are lovely, and popular for surfing. Flic en Flac's sands are fringed with casuarina trees, and in the southeast, Blue Bay is a popular bathing spot. Don't miss the little cove of Pereybere either.

   Visit the lovely, tiny island of Ile aux Cerfs and for a fun day out, ride the giant chutes at Waterpark Leisure Village.

   There are special hot spots for water sports on the island. The beaches of Grand Baie and La Cuvette are fantastic for sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing as is Blue Bay.

   Playing golf in paradise is an experience with one of the most beautiful courses at Le Touessrok, fringed on one side by white sand and on the other by green hills, all 18 holes have views of the turquoise Indian Ocean. The island also has a number of spas.

   Dholl, yellow split peas, feature heavily in Mauritian recipes, with specialities including dholl purri, wheat pancake stuffed with dholl and served with a tomato sauce and gâteaux piments - dholl and chillies deep-fried in batter. Samosas are served at most roadside stalls. Chicken, beef and fish curry are very popular.