Mauritius, an island off the coast of Africa and close to Madagascar, is a beautiful holiday destination and a great place to rent a quality villa.
It is not hard to see why it is popular with couples on their honeymoon and families who want a luxury holiday, as the island has crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches.
There is plenty to see and do on a trip to Mauritius and one of the most popular activities for tourists is to sample locally produced rum – one of the island’s most famous exports.
Some of the water-based activities that are popular include windsurfing, water skiing, sailing and you can also cruise around the coast in a luxury liner.
The island is surrounded by a coral reef, which makes it perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving while looking at the fabulous aquamarine life on show.
Mountain biking, trekking, walking and exploring the countryside are also popular activities in Mauritius.
The beaches are obvious highlights and there is also some great shopping to be had. In the towns there are a number of markets throughout the week that are worth a visit and it is here that handicrafts and local produce can be bought.
One of the best parts of a trip to Mauritius is a visit to Grand Baie, which is also a great place to rent a villa.
This is the main tourist hub on the island and has some of the best bars, restaurants and activity centres.
It is here that deals can be found for different excursions and activities and it is also a great base to explore the surrounding area.
One of the area’s most popular destinations is Pereybere Beach, which is perfect for relaxing on the soft white sands – and great to chill with a good book or to take a dip in the sea.
A section of the water is buoyed off for children and the area has a lovely atmosphere with many families having fun and kids playing in the surf.
If a family beach area is not what you are after, then a short walk along the shore will expose little inlets and coves that are protected by rocks.
Bain Boeuf – a vast expanse of sand that is fantastic to see – is further along the coast and worth a look for tourists.