Mauritius tourism

Mauritius Tourism

Mauritius Tourism is a major factor in keeping the economy of this country as high as it is. Before people started visiting this beautiful part of the world they solely relied on agricultural businesses. However, along with tourism this country is now a major player in both financial and industrial markets as well.

In fact since the late 1960’s the country has seen a steady growth in its economy and this has made improvements to the lives of the people who live on the island. Along with many people living much longer the number of infant mortalities occurring each year has been greatly reduced as well.

Many tourists will spend several weeks on the island as the distance to travel from other parts of the world is extremely long. It is located off the southwest coast of Africa and located in the Indian Ocean. So the weather throughout the year is generally very good and it has some of the most beautiful and unspoilt beaches you are likely to find anywhere in the world today. Certainly this is the main reason why so many people visit this island today.

Mauritius is one of the islands which makes up the Mascarene Islands group and is known as the Republic of Mauritius. As well as this island there are also the islands of St Brandon, Rodrigues, the French Island of Reunion and the Islands of Agalega. However, it is Mauritius that most tourists tend to visit during their vacations to this part of the world.

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solarshingles says:
15 months ago

I simply love Mauritius! I could live there for good. It is especially interesting to me and truly exotic, because I am coming from very different and colder weather - climate region.

p.s.

you could also add some photos about this beautiful Pearl in Indian ocean

jonixk says:
15 months ago

bingoguy, thanks for your visit to my hub http://hubpages.com/hub/cheap-mauritius-vacation . I totally agree with you, mauritius is the heaven on earth.

gss says:
5 months ago

Very nice ... would love to visit there one day!

Mauritius Currency

The main Mauritius currency is the Mauritian Rupee. Although previously the island has also had the Indian Rupee, the Mauritian Dollar and Mauritian Sterling as its main currencies as well. In fact the Mauritian Rupee was introduced to the island back in 1877.

The reason that the Rupee was chosen was because there had been a large influx of immigrants from India to the Island. It actually replaced all other coinage that had previously been available on the island and was equal to one Indian Rupee. Plus as well as being a currency on Mauritius this was also in circulation on the Seychelle Islands until 1914.

However it was not until the 1960’s that the island actually began to issue its own banknotes. Originally in 1967 the Bank of Mauritius only issued four types. There was the 50 Rupee, the 25 Rupee, the 10 Rupee and the 5 Rupee bank note. Then in 1985 the bank then provided a new set of banknotes and this included now the 1,000 Rupee banknote along with the 500, 200 and 100 Rupee banknotes also.

The rupee itself is worth 100 cents and certainly when exchanging your US dollars or UK Pounds for your vacation you will be handed some considerable sums of money. Currently the exchange rate of the Mauritian Rupee to the US Dollar is one rupee is worth 4 cents US. Whereas the exchange rate between the UK pound and the Mauritian Rupee is 1 rupee is worth 2 pence sterling.

Mauritius History

If you would like to learn more about Mauritius history the best place to start your search is online. There are numerous sites which can offer you a wealth of information relating to this beautiful island in the Indian Ocean which is situated off the coastline of the continent of Africa.

The first mentions of this island dated back to the 10th Century when Arab and Malay sailors were said to be visiting it. Then in the 16th Century (1507 to be precise) Portuguese sailors established a based at the island but did not actually inhabit it. Then in 1598 three ships from the Dutch Second Fleet were caught in a storm and blown off course and ended up taking refuge on it.

They chose to land and named it after the Stadtholder of the Netherlands at the time “Prince Maurice of Nassau”. However, it was not until 1638 that they actually established a permanent base on the island. But they chose to abandon this settlement several decades later because of the rough climatic conditions and the regular occurrence of cyclones.

It was then seized by the French in 1715 that had already laid claim and had control over the neighboring island of Ile Bourbon (now known as Reunion). It was under the rule of the French that the island suddenly begun to prosper through the growth of sugar on it. It was from here during the numerous wars with the English that the French allowed privateers (pirates) to stay and who would then take the goods on the British ships sailing between India and England.

Mauritius Jobs

There are numerous Mauritius jobs which one can be employed to do on this beautiful island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. However, most of the jobs available to those who live on these islands revolve around the tourist industry along with agricultural, industrial and financial sectors as well.

Today all one needs to seek employment on this island is a good educational background and achieved either high school or college qualifications. Although on the island English is its official language because it was under French rule for some considerable time French is also spoken by many who live on the island. So having an understanding of the French language if you are considering taking a summer job on the island would be useful.

However for those of you who are not residents of Mauritius in order to work here you do actually need to get a work permit first. These can only be granted through the Prime Minister’s Office and will be done so after agreement with the Ministry of Human Resource Development Office on the island.

What one will need to do upon arrival in Mauritius is present the relevant documentation along with their application form to the MOBAA (Mauritius Offshore Business Activities Authority). With this they also may be required to present a letter of sponsorship that their prospective employer has supplied o them. Once received the application and documentation will then be reviewed and the necessary work permits will then be provided to the person who will be working.

Mauritius Spa Holiday

A Mauritius Spa Holiday is proving to be exceedingly popular with people from around the world. These holidays not only offer the visitor luxury accommodation but the chance to use various different spa therapies to improve their health and overall well being.

Whilst on one of these holidays you can not only try some of the more exotic types of spa therapies that are available, but traditional ones as well. The more traditional types of spa therapies utilize the thermal waters that this island has to offer. Plus they also use many ancient Asian rituals which once again bring the body and mind back into balance once more. So at the end of your time you will not only feel rejuvenated in your body but in your mind as well.

There are several resorts on the island which now offer such holidays and these include The Residence, The Oak, St Geran and St Touserrak as well s the Hilton, Oberoi and Heritage Spa Resort. All of which are located in beautiful tropical surroundings close to the water’s edge.

Certainly after one of these holidays you are likely to find yourself returning time and time again to enjoy everything that these resorts have to offer. In fact this will be a holiday you simply will not forget and you may find that you can bring some of the techniques used on you when you return home. For those who are looking for the ideal way to relax and unwind then booking a holiday like this should be high on their list.

Weddings in Mauritius

Weddings in Mauritius are becoming extremely popular with couples from around the world. In fact this is now becoming one of the top ten destinations where couples are choosing to have their weddings along with their honeymoons.

Because the official language of this island is English actually arranging and getting married on the island is very easy and simple to achieve. For those who are wishing to get married on the Island of Mauritius and are UK citizens then you have the choice of undergoing a civil or religious ceremony.

With a civil ceremony a couple only needs to be resident on the island for 24 hours before the wedding takes place. But if you want everything to be perfect and have all the necessary formalities completed before hand it is best to arrive at least 3 days prior to the date you have chosen.

Whereas if you are intending to get married through a religious ceremony then you are required to be resident on the island for up to 15 days prior to the date of the wedding. Although there are some hotels that do offer the facility for a religious wedding ceremony and may only require you to be resident on the island for a week.

It is also important the before jetting off to the island for your wedding that you have applied for and obtained a Certificate of Non-Residence. It is best if you request this from the Registrar of Civil Status on the island about one month prior to the date on which you intend the wedding to take place.

Flights to Mauritius

Actually getting flights to Mauritius is proving much easier than it was about 10 years ago. Certainly there are flights available that will meet your own budget requirements with a number of different airlines. There are also a number of European cities from which these flights can be taken.

The main airline of the island is Air Mauritius and offers travelers more than 25 flights a week from the major cities in Europe. All flights for this airline arrive at Sir Seewoosagure Ramgoolam International Airport which is located in the region of Plaisance on the island. The airport is only a short distance from some of the major tourist resorts on the island such as Grand Bale, Port Louise and Mahebourg.

As well as 25 flights offered by Air Mauritius, British Airways also offers three weekly flights which take off from London. Further more Air Seychelles offer a further six flights each week which fly directly in to the International Airport on Mauritius. Plus for those who live in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) there are four flights that leave Dubai weekly.

Although there is another airport on the island this one is mainly used to provide visitors to the island with helicopter sightseeing tours. But even so as tourism becomes increasingly important to the islands economy then over time there are likely to be more flights being made available by other companies to take you to this beautiful holiday destination. A quick search of the internet and you are likely to find a flight that meets your budget requirements perfectly.

Golf Holiday Mauritius

For many years a Golf Holiday Mauritius was not something that people from the UK would have contemplated. However, with the increased number of direct flights to the island it is becoming extremely popular with golfers no matter what handicap they have.

The island now offers golfers a number of different resorts to select from for their golf holiday. The main one of these being Belle Mare Plage. It has two courses which one can select from both designed by well known golfers (Peter Alliss and Hugh Biaocchi).

The other courses that one can play during a holiday to this island are located at Beachcomber La Paradis and Le Saint Geran. The benefit of the first course is that it situated on a private peninsula secluded from the rest of the island and found at the base of Le More Mountain. I

Whereas Le Saint Geran is a nine hole course situated in a plantation of 4,000 coconut trees and located beside Le Saint Geran Hotel. This actual course was designed by Gary Player and offers you the chance to see how really well you can play. Also here if you want you can undergo some tuition with the courses professionals who have been trained by David Leadbetter (considered to be the greatest golf teacher ever).

But whichever course you do select to play at during your holiday each will offer you a challenge. Whilst still enjoying the weather and everything else that this beautiful island has to offer.