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Africa Travel: Mauritius
Although this
island located in southern Africa in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar is said to be heavily influenced by its
British, French and Indian ties there is still an abundance of culture to soak in of pure African origin. Take this
traditional dance called sega which was invented by the Mauritians of African origin and based on African
music originating with slaves. Defined by the rubbing of feet, the swaying of hips and Creole lyrics a show of such
should be tops on the lists to any visitor in Mautitius. In the past
the dance was used by slaves to forget their worries, heart-ache and pains of their lives while today it is used
to entertain visitors. Those especially interested in the arts should check out this page devoted to cultural finds in Mauritius. I admit, I learned a
lot about this little tropical island and wouldn't mind making a voyage there one day. As a side note: Anyone thinking Africa and the term "roughing it" should give Mauritius a second glance. This is probably one of the most tourist friendly and comfortable countries in all the continent. Don't take my word for it though. Like I mentioned earlier - I've never been, but it looks like a sure winner.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
hal stinchfield Apr 13th 2006 10:00PM
I have been there, to Port Luis. It is a beautiful country. I spent most of my time on Flic-en-Flac beach. The country has a lot to offer. It has a lot of history, and actually 1.6 million people from diverse backgrounds. If you are simply looking for the beach and snorkeling I recommend the Seysheilles instead.
mauritius info May 2nd 2006 10:04AM
Cool, yeah it's a fantastic island. My dad is from there and I've been 5 times. Unique holiday every time.
Simon May 24th 2006 3:59PM
This is a superb destination for people wanting a quiet holiday with a little sightseeing, the attractions on the island are relatively simple but can also be quite compelling. I really liked the Blue Penny Museum at Port Louis for the history of this fantastic island. Ile Aux Cerf is an absolute must see for sheer beauty. Snorkellers and scuba divers will adore it!