Mark Twain is quoted as having said that "Mauritius was made first, then heaven was copied from it", and anyone who has experienced the island would no doubt agree with him. When you travel to Mauritius, with Tourism in Mauritius, you will find that these prophetic words are indeed true.
Situated 1200 miles off the coast of Africa in the middle of the Indian Ocean, this dream island seems like a tropical garden arising out from the horizon. The beauty of Mauritius is beyond words. Replete with lush forest, wild waterfalls, unique wildlife, moonscaped mountains and palm-fringed beaches, Mauritius is the archetypical dream destination for tourists and perfect for an idyllic holiday. The friendliness of Mauritius's multi-cultural population is also a valuable tourist resource. These are the reasons because of which tourism in Mauritius thrives so much.
This beautiful island also offers a wide variety of leisure pursuits for the more active, based around the stunning coastline and crystal-clear waters, including deep-sea fishing, scuba diving and water skiing.
The holiday experience in Mauritius is perfectly complemented by its delicious cuisine and the traditional music and dance form- Sega whose rhythmic beats sets the mood for the evening. Mauritius also has a throbbing nightlife in the form of casinos and discotheques.