| is no shortage of things to do on luxury holidays | | | | their golden light is believed to guide the Goddess |
| in Mauritius. Here are some of top activities and | | | | of wealth and good fortune and can be seen |
| things to do that the island has to offer, to make | | | | everywhere. The victory and celebration is truth |
| your holiday a memorable experience. | | | | and light over ignorance and darkness. |
| 1. For a spectacular and breathtaking view of Port | | | | 4. Visit L’Aventure Du Sucre museum |
| Louis and the north of the island, climb Le Pouce | | | | home to the former Beau Plan sugar factory. |
| or ‘the thumb’ as its known. At | | | | Great for a family day out the museum tells the |
| 812m (2,664ft) it is a two hour climb from La | | | | story of the history of Mauritius from slavery, the |
| Laura village and is then a two hour walk back | | | | rum trade and much more. Founded in 1797 the |
| into Port Louis. A truly invigorating experience! | | | | factory ceased trade in 1999. You will still find the |
| 2. A wild expanse of thick dense forest, the black | | | | machinery in place and some of the factory |
| river gorges national park covers over 3.5% of | | | | former workers. For kids there are interactive |
| the island’s surface there are over 300 | | | | displays, videos and quizzes to keep them |
| species of flowering plants and 9 species of birds | | | | amused. At the end of the visit you will get the |
| unique to Mauritius. The famous pink pigeon is one | | | | opportunity to satisfy your sweet tooth and get |
| such species that has impressively made a | | | | to taste up to 15 varieties of unrefined sugar. |
| comeback from the edge of extinction. Hike the | | | | 5. Tamarin falls is awkward to reach and you may |
| black river peak trail which will take you to | | | | have to travel there by bus but it is definitely |
| Mauritius’ highest mountain whilst the | | | | worth the effort. Accessible via a challenging trail |
| Maccabee trail starts nearby and plunges into the | | | | which begins near the Tamarin falls reservoir you |
| gorge to the Black River. | | | | nay have to invest in a local guide from Henrietta |
| 3. Festivals are celebrated in the spirit of peace | | | | to find it. Once you reach the falls t you will be |
| and harmony throughout the year in Mauritius. | | | | dazzled by a series of seven spectacular |
| The festival of Cavadi is celebrated in January | | | | waterfalls and can enjoy a bathe in the cool deep |
| February and features body piercing. Devotees | | | | water. |
| carry the ‘cavadi’ in a trance like | | | | Generally speaking Mauritian buses are good and |
| state as penitence. The ‘cavadi’ is | | | | can take you anywhere you need to go on the |
| a wooden arch covered with flowers with a pot | | | | island. Port Louis and Curepipe are the main |
| of milk at either end. Divali the festival of lights is | | | | bustling hubs on the island but if you have an |
| celebrated in the month of October or November | | | | itinerary planned there is no reason why you |
| in a spirit of pure joy and happiness and for many | | | | cannot explore everything that Mauritius has to |
| Mauritians it is a time for sharing. Small clay lamps | | | | offer you on luxury holidays in Mauritius. |
| line all walls, balconies and yards at sunset and | | | | |