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Good Karma in Mauritius
Back in 2002 when my then-husband-to-be and I were planning our wedding, we pondered, as fiancés often do, about where we would have our honeymoon. After doing extensive research on the best places to surf (him) and scuba dive (me), we landed on Mauritius.Unfortunately, once we arrived, we learned that because of the time of year, the sea was flat and cold -- perfect for neither sport.
Nonetheless, Mauritius is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful islands I've ever been -- and remember, I'm from the Caribbean. So it was with more than a little bit of nostalgia that I read this fantastic article in the Times on the oft-forgotten island. Assuming the author was writing from recent memory, Mauritius hasn't changed a bit -- and I would strongly recommend that everyone run, not walk, to their travel agent (or Expedia) to book a holiday soon. You'll be glad you did.
Filed under: Scuba Diving, Surfing, Asia, Mauritius
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Willy May 16th 2006 5:18PM
From what I've heard, although there are over 1000 species of fish off Mauritius, the diving there is generally deemed "enjoyable rather than spectacular." But when it?s combined with the beautiful topside scenery and the comfortable accommodation, you have a remarkable vacation destination.
http://www.divester.com/2006/02/22/dive-mozambique-mauritius-or-any-of-these-top-10-dive-sites/
Interestingly, the 40-mile-long island nation is planning to be the first nation-wide "hot spot" on earth.
http://www.divester.com/2005/06/22/stay-connected-while-diving-in-mauritius/
Eddy Young May 17th 2006 4:43AM
Rodrigues, the island dependency 550 km off Mauritius, is the new destination for tourists looking for good surfing and diving spots.
sea May 17th 2006 7:40AM
Best of all, though, is to discover that your stay coincides with one of the island?s main religious festivals.