Mauritius is a most beautiful island, with lush subtropical forests, over 80 different types of palm trees and craters and basalt rocks littering its interior. Its historic capital, Port Louis, still retains much of its charm, with many interesting landmarks and a bustling marketplace selling every exotic spice imaginable and a variety of leather goods, gifts and souvenirs. The modern, exclusive Caudan Waterfront complex, the island's premier commercial, shopping and entertainment centre, includes sophisticated shops and restaurants, a glittering Casino and a cinema complex.

The north coast of the island is particularly popular, with superb year-round weather and the delightful and elegant seaside resort town of Grand Baie, home to many interesting shops and restaurants, as well as the famous Grand Baie Yacht Club. In total contrast to all this bustling modernity is the breath-taking Pamplemousses Gardens, the island's botanical gardens, which are a haven of peace and beauty, home to many indigenous plants including giant waterlilies, ancient trees and shrubs, and the giant tortoises who amble along as they have done for centuries.

The small volcanic island of Mauritius is situated in the warm Indian Ocean, surrounded by magnificent coral reefs and an abundance of exotic and colourful sea life. Right around Mauritius, on its many superb beaches, are hotels of every description, offering a paradise holiday with excellent amenities, superb cuisine and every type of entertainment facility imaginable.
The island's quaint towns and villages offer visitors an opportunity to see another side of Mauritian life, with fishermen setting out early to find their daily catch, quaint shops
and restaurants, and the carefree, laid-back lifestyle of its people making a holiday here a most relaxing experience.

The people of Mauritius are made up of a variety of racial groups, all co-existing harmoniously. The rituals and cuisine's of a myriad of societies including Chinese, Indian and Creole, all contribute to the exotic and varied character of this paradise island.
A holiday here involves tasting the island's exotic flavours in its cuisine and culture, which one enjoys at various theme evenings at the hotels, where the islanders teach visitors how to savour their unique culture in music and dance.

No paradise island is complete without a variety of water-sports activities - and Mauritius offers them all, from excellent diving and snorkelling to deep sea fishing down south. A variety of black marlin, blue marlin, yellow-fin tuna, barracuda and dorado are found in the surrounding waters. Most of the hotels offer superb watersports, enabling guests to go waterskiing, windsurfing, parasailing, or enjoy rides on glass-bottom boats... and much more.

One of the island's true sports mecca's is the untouched magical isle of Ile Aux Cerfs, set just off the east coast and accessible by boat. Here on this tropical paradise, with its lush casuarina trees and beautiful beaches, every watersports facility is available, excellent restaurants serve delectable fare, and there's a host of fun activities. Remember to check your information found in your documentation before leaving, for all kinds of hints to ensure a perfect and memorable holiday.

Lying off the east coast of Africa, out in the Indian Ocean in peaceful seclusion, the idyllic island of Mauritius is surrounded by coral reefs and white sandy beaches, lapped by warm and gentle waters.

Mauritius is only a 4 hour flight from South Africa. The two countries are a fabulous combination at an unbeatable price!

We have put together a selection of packages combining Johannesburg or Cape Town and Mauritius with 'stop-in-your-tracks' prices!

These are mere suggestions - one can easily extend in South Africa or Mauritius. Perhaps spend two nights at one of South Africa?s 'Big Five' destinations, before heading off to Cape Town, and then end your holiday with a few days in paradise, Mauritian style.

STAY 7 NIGHTS IN MAURITIUS AND RECEIVE 2 NIGHTS FREE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Highlights

• Go bargain hunting in Port Louis market.
• Take a cruise around the island on a yacht or catamaran.
• Buy superb duty free wares at the exclusive Caudan Waterfront complex in Port Louis.
• Visit a haven of tranquility in the lush Pamplemousses Gardens.
• Explore the paradise island of Ile aux Cerfs.
• Laze on gorgeous beaches and while away the hours

7 Nights Mauritius + 2 Nights Johannesburg
Use your 2 nights accommodation in Johannesburg at your convenience, perhaps as a first and last night of your South African stay, or a 2 night stay to take advantage of Johannesburg's great shopping.

7 Nights Mauritius + 2 Nights Cape Town
Fly out of Cape Town to Mauritius and return to Cape Town or Johannesburg, whichever suits you best. Flights out of Cape Town are surcharged, but these higher fares are included in the packaged price.

The South African portion of our programme is based on a 3, 4 or 5 star hotel in Cape Town or Johannesburg, and has been combined with a similar standard of hotel in Mauritius.

Included
• Meet and Greet in South Africa and Mauritius.
• Return airport/hotel transfers in South Africa and Mauritius.
• 7 Nights in Mauritius - dinner, bed and breakfast.
• 2 Nights FREE in either Johannesburg or Cape Town - bed and breakfast.

Prices exclude return flights from Johannesburg or Cape Town Inter-national Airports to Mauritius on South African Airways (SAA) or Air Mauritius (MK).
Certain peak season dates will be surcharged.

Neo Destinations reserves the right to offer accommodation of a similar standard, subject to availability.