Mauritius

A regional quarter of the past adversities pulled people together, to fight for survival and progress of their kinsmen. “You can find anything at the Royal Road of Chinatown,” goes the saying, generally accepted with much skepticism and some degree of disbelief. However, neighborhood is distinctively recognizable by numerous tiny shops agglomerated side-by-side, all selling identical items obv

The UK based overseas property portal Homesgofast.com reports that a development in Mauritius was so popular with foreign buyers that the first phase sold out in less than 30 days. The property development at Pointe Aux Canonniers situated 150m off Mauritius Grand Bay coast has now responded by launching its second phase.

Mauritius is set to buy the British Airways stake in their national airline after British Airways entered into an agreement to sell its 10.5% share in Air Mauritius for GBP3.2m. The historic moves will see an end to The British carrier’s stake in the company something it has been part of since 1973.

by Amanda RobinsMauritius holidays are one of those rare gems that you always treasure and never forget. As you spend your days soaking up the warm sun rays, listening to the rhythmic waves crash on the white sandy beaches, watching the vast clear blue waters sparkling as far as the eye can see, life truly becomes more enchanting.The gorgeous white sand beaches are not the only thing you can count

Most visitors to Mauritius visit this tropical Island paradise for beach vacations, but the Northern part of this Island also offers a chance to visit the Nicoliere Mountains and the Royal Botanical Gardens inland. Fot those sports enthusiasts there are a lot of activities including big game fishing, golf, scuba diving and other watersports which you [...]

Comparing it to the rest of the world, Mauritius is a fairly young country with the first known or recorded sighting of these group of Islands that make up Mauritius made in AD 975 by an Arab explorer Hassan ibn Ali. At the time he and his fellow explorers deemed it not worthy of settlement, [...]

By: Raman Verma Mauritius is a tropical paradise. An easily accessible island in the Indian Ocean nestled up alongside Africa. Mauritius enjoys an extensively varied culture, due to its multifaceted history. It’s greatly influenced by its British and French ties and principally Indian workforce. The result is a mix of assorted cultures, religions, and languages. The residents include Hindus, Cre

By: Raman Verma Mauritius is a tropical paradise. An easily accessible island in the Indian Ocean nestled up alongside Africa. Mauritius enjoys an extensively varied culture, due to its multifaceted history. It’s greatly influenced by its British and French ties and principally Indian workforce. The result is a mix of assorted cultures, religions, and languages. The residents include Hindus, Cre

Mauritius has successfully managed to position itself as an exotic beach destination. With beach destinations so plentiful, this has been sustained not by mere hype, but by the substance there is to this claim. Visitors are drawn to Mauritius by the reputation of its 140 km of white sand beaches,...

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A Mauritius Luxury Holiday, be it a Family Holiday in Mauritius that you want, or a Honeymoon in Mauritius that you are planning, needs careful research. Recently voted as the Number one Resort and Spa of choice in Mauritius is The Sands Resort and Spa a Flic En Flac Hotel on the west coast. As there are some amazing hotels in Mauritius including the legendary St Geran, it is worth investigating what has made The Sands so popular amongst visitors. Firstly the situation lends itself to being a luxury romantic vacation getaway, a real hideaway situated on the west coast of Mauritius, at the southern end of the beautiful Wolmar Beach with spectacular views across the Bay of Tamarin. The beach itself is about two hundred and fifty metres long of white sand, with a reef protected lagoon making

Organising luxury weddings in Mauritius is second nature to many of the tour operators that offer this service. Dedicated staff are on hand to assist in all the arrangements, help you choose your venue, book flights, organize the flowers, photos, wedding cake, food and drink and put together all the finishing touches for your special day. Wedding organizers will research hotels and check for special group discounts if you are sharing your special day with family and friends. Weddings are tailor made to your requirements whilst staff at many of the islands luxury hotels will endeavour to make your day as special as you deserve. Before you get swept away by the romance of having a wedding abroad, you will also need to consider the practicalities of getting married in Mauritius. UK residents

A regional quarter of the past adversities pulled people together, to fight for survival and progress of their kinsmen. “You can find anything at the Royal Road of Chinatown,” goes the saying, generally accepted with much skepticism and some degree of disbelief. However, neighborhood is distinctively recognizable by numerous tiny shops agglomerated side-by-side, all selling identical items obviously, as they all sell all products. Second hand and used spare parts, plastic toys, Chinese paintings, clothes, books and medicines may be found in the same shop. In the suffocating heat of Port Louis, one can only stand in awe at the contrast between the activity and life animating the Chinatown and the stillness of the place after working hours in the late afternoon and the evening when cats

The property market in Mauritius received a huge boost today as a heads of agreement was been signed between the SPDL (Sugar Investment Trust Property Development Limited), a subsidiary of the Sugar Investment Trust (SIT) of Mauritius and O&C Mauritius. The agreement will see the development of a fully integrated resort covering 165 acres at Le Bouchon site on the southern part of the Island. The SIT is the largest shareholder based public company in Mauritius. Since it was established in 1994 SIT has seen its assets grow by over six times to more than RS 2bn and its property portfolio is the largest in Mauritius. O&C Mauritius is a joint venture vehicle specifically created between Oriental & African, an international private investment group and the Crombie Partnership, a UK based dev

The Indian Ocean is well known for its awesome dive sites, with particular favourites being found on the North East coast of South Africa, the Maldives and the stunning islands of the Seychelles. Diving holidays to Mauritius are often overlooked, yet Mauritius is a diver's paradise and has a number of dive sites which are well worth a dip for both beginners and advanced divers alike.All of the Beachcomber Hotels either have dive centres on site, or if staying at the Dinarobin, at the Paradis right next door! Therefore all you have to do is wander down after breakfast in one of the stunning restaurants, to collect your kit ready for your mornings dive. Why not relax on the beach or perhaps try your hand at sailing or water skiing, before venturing out on your afternoons dive! The conditions

The Royal Palm Hotel, MauritiusThe Flagship hotel of the Beachcomber group is the Royal Palm, the finest luxury hotel in Mauritius. Located in the north west of the island, the Royal Palm has been a member of the small leading hotels of the world since 1990. It's surrounded by stunning tropical gardens and a beautiful sandy beach overlooking the Grande Baie lagoon. Staff out number guests by three to one, yet service is unobtrusive and subtly excellent.The Royal Palm hotel offers some of the finest accommodation in Mauritius. This all suite hotel has just 84 suites, all exquisitely decorated. There are 57 Junior Suites located on the ground, first and second floors, and are 55 sq m in size. They are all close to the beach and have private balconies or terraces.The 4 Tropical Suites are loc

By: Andre LeeThe Agricultural Technician for the Ministry of Agro Industry says that wild dogs are an imminent threat to our society. They are born in the wild and when they grow up they can be ferocious. It has been reported that wild dogs tend to stray where there is food available and have already attacked goats and perhaps one day will also attack human beings. We have also observed that these animals eat raw meat and this will alter their behavior. The Government intends to renew its sensitization campaign to mass sterilize campaign dogs to prevent unnecessary births. When there are unwanted pregnancies, owners tend to abandon the puppies by the seaside and in wastelands.The Government has set up a mobile clinic and has also held some seminars in Social Centers in various parts of the island. Instead of asking people to go and seek for help from the Veterinarian Society, the Government has chosen the decision to go to the public. Furthermore, the campaign has also reached the scho

Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius (Photo from Wikipedia)The African Press Agency reports that Mauritius--an island nation off the coast of Africa in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 900 kilometers east of Madagascar--may open its doors to foreign nurses.The island state has been losing nurses to France, which has its own nursing shortage of about 25,000 positions. Mauritians are fluent in French and English is taught in schools, that's why they're being recruited to France.

Mauritius is a small island in the Indian Ocean with a population of 1.2 million inhabitants. It is well known primarily as a tourist destination. Its economy is based on 4 major pillars:... For more info on latest job openings and other career related information visit my site http://venky-itjobs.blogspot.com

Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), a body under the Department of Information Technology, India, and the National Computer Board of Mauritius today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperating on Information Security. According to the MoU both the governments will collaborate on best practices in the filed of information security risk profiling [...]

An Indian origin businessman and philanthropist here will stage a mammoth Bollywood fashion week in Mauritius in May. Sharan Haricharan has invited top Bollywood stars for the show, the proceeds of which will be donated to child welfare in Mauritius, according to the Post newspaper. “The idea behind the fundraiser came after I facilitated the involvement of [...]