Beachcomber - Luxury holiday specialists to the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius, the Seychelles, Reunion and Africa

Set in the azure beauty of the Indian Ocean, just eight hours flight from Perth or twelve hours from Melbourne, is this tiny island paradise with crystal clear lagoons, exquisite beaches, acres of sugar cane, tropical gardens, exciting markets, a plethora of history. It is also home to some of the world’s best beach resorts.

Encapsulated by one of the largest unbroken coral reefs, the tranquil island of Mauritius is situated slightly north of the Tropic of Capricorn. One of the Mascarene Islands, which also include Rodrigues and Reunion Island, this volcanic island has a surface area of 1860 square kilometres and is inhabited by over 1.2 million people.

Since it’s discovery, Mauritius has developed into one of the strongest economies in the Indian Ocean region with the island’s main sources of income including sugar cane, the textile industry, tourism and new sectors such as a free trade zone, off-shore financial services and the exciting new cyber island projects.

The island’s cultural variety made up of European, Indian, Chinese, Creole, African and Malagasy has become the island’s pride. The unique mix of cultures and history create many fascinating areas of interest while the friendly Mauritian people, with their warm, welcoming smiles and friendly approach, make visitors feel right at home. Communication is rarely a problem with English being the official language, although the locals are more likely to converse in French and the local dialect, Creole.

Mauritius offers more than just a beach holiday, with spectacular scenery, historical monuments and vibrant villages complementing the spectacular resorts. The city of Port Louis is a must visit as is the chic seaside village of Grand Baie with their boutiques, markets and cultural views of everyday Mauritian lifestyle. Other places of interest include Pamplemousses Gardens, Casela Bird Park, Chamarel, Domaine du Chasseur, Black River Gorges, Eureka colonial mansion and the Bois Cheri tea factory.

For those wanting to experience Mauritius in style, Beachcomber’s eight luxurious beach resorts cater to your every need. Mauritian owned and run, the resorts offer an authentic Mauritian experience with the highest standards. Sun lovers can bask in the endless summer; fun lovers can revel in the range of sports and activities; lovers of food and wine can have all their epicurean fantasies fulfilled while lovers of luxury will delight in the sybaritic choice of rooms, apartments, villas and beach bungalows.

Your Mauritian dream holiday can be combined with other great destinations such as Africa, the Seychelles, Reunion Island and even Malaysia and Dubai.

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