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In a world of change, one constant over the last two decades has been the sustained growth of tourism as both an activity and an industry. By 1990, tourism
was the world’s third most important industry in terms of export earnings (behind oil and motorcars). Tourism has been remarkable in its resistance to adverse economic and political conditions, but growth is
inevitably slowing as the market matures. Tourism, in Mauritius, has already been an important industry which is witnessing a steady growth. It is considered to be the third pillar of the Mauritian
economy which brings around 20 to 25 billion rupees in terms of revenue annually. Mauritius has earned a reputation for excellent service in the tourism industry. Whether you are seeking ultimate luxury
with twenty-four hour white-glowed room service or a cosy self-catering bangalow on the beach, you are guaranteed value for money. The professionalism and friendliness of our hotel staff and the innate
sense of hospitality of Mauritius will ensure that you have a very enjoyable time amongst us. Apart from the beaches you can discover our green and hilly interior with its hidden waterfalls and unique fauna
and flora, and our pluricultural society through its various cuisine, religious festivals and places of worship.
The various hotels, throughout the island are complex with a view on the turquoise water and beaches with their abundance of boutiques,
restaurant and various entertainment and various water sports such as windsurf, sailing, kayak, pedalos, glass-bottom, snorkeling, promenade and many others. Water ski and diving are provided by almost all the
hotels of the island for a minimal fee. You can discover the marine life with absolute security by the first and unique submarine in the Indian Ocean, the “Blue Safari Submarine”. At 25 to30 metres undersea,
you may notice some raw species, just like any other traditional safari. Around a coral massif, at the foot of a ridge, or even at a wreck spot, you will discover a vivid fresque made up of fish and coral. The
amazing maneuverability of the submarine and the pilot’s dexterity, will allow you to move around or follow a fish or even watch, remaining standstill, a moray eel, coming in and out of its hole. Besides, in
Mauritius you have the opportunity to experience the undersea walk on the seabed weaving a lead belt and air is sent to you from a boat through a helmet placed on your head. An incredible experience.
The submarine can accommodate five passengers and the pilot, seated in an air-conditioned, fully transparent-glassed cabin, of atmosphere pressure. You
will thus, enjoy exceptionally clear panoramic views of the extraordinary under water world, outside our lagoons. Hi-tech control and security instruments will impress you, as well as the smoothness of the
deep blue dive. The encounter with the first big fish at half-depth, the discovery of the seabed revealing itself, and the sight of ever changing colours and contours are amazingly unbelievable.
Diving by night is also possible. Under powerful spotlight beams, you may well witness the most fascinating show on earth, a silent symphony, fish
performance a memorable ballet, a colourful choreography. By day or by night, diving with the Blue Safari submarine is definitely a rare and unique experience. It is worth a try. Most of the large
hotels of our island include ski-diving instruction is also available. Marvelous coral gardens are found at a depth of 25 metres. The waters around Mauritius are home to over a thousand different species
of fish.
Of outstanding interest for visitors is horse racing, at the Champ de Mars in Port Louis. The season is from May to November. Among the main
meetings held in the Mauritius “Derby Day”, the Maiden Plate, run in mid-September. Other popular sports are soccer, lawn tennis, basketball, volleyball and athletics.
Excellent golf courses exist in Mauritius. Many hotels have a club house with practice nets a storeroom for guests` gold equipment. Pros attend to
clients` need and are available for private lessons. Practice ball, clubs and trolleys are on hire at the clubhouse.
The Gymkhana club in Vacoas is the only private club with an 18-hole golf course. Visitors may have temporary access to the golf course by paying
an admission fee.
There are around 54 panoramic hotels facing the coastal zone of the island, which are set in tropicl surroundings amidst coconut trees and colorful
flowers. Some even provide 5 star service like the “Island Sports Club” hotel, awarded 5th Best Hotel 1997 among 231 worldwide by a major European Tour Operator. The hotels provide spacious and comfortable de luxe rooms with king size beds or twin beds, with air-conditioning, telephone where you can communicate with the external world, hot water not forgetting a private terrace, all designed to provide you with maximum comfort. Some hotels even provide for facilities such as computers, assistance with local contacts, faxes conference and meeting rooms, for business engagement visitors in Mauritius. Hotels overlooking the ocean and swimming pools serving a highly refined cuisine of charcoal grilled, seafood, oriental, Chinese, authentic Indian, European and local Creole specialities – buffet or menu. We also provide you with night entertainment; live music every night and Sega show every week. If a bathe in the sea does not appeal to you, you can swim in the clear blue water of our fresh-water pool.
Last but not least, you can be sure of a very warm welcome on your arrival at SSR International Airport by making prior arrangements with the hotel.
Mauritius, therefore, provides you with a number of facilities, ranging principally from hotel accommodation to restaurant facilities, from
ground-handling services to sea sports activities. We have much pleasure to invite you for a holiday or business trip to the paradise island of ours and discover its wonderful world of hospitality and
tourism. We can provide you with the best of what Mauritius can offer. A service of ‘excellence’ peppered with the legendary smile of the Mauritian people. Please take the time to explore the real
Mauritius and you will find that there is more to the island than its small size suggests. And you may wish to come back for more. The Mauritian government is taking a lot of measures and policies to
promote ecotourism in Mauritius. Yet, many hotels are being built and the quality services offered to the visitor’s arte being improved gradually. The message is clear. Tourism will be an
acceptable and successful industry in the future and is in place and able to implement the very best practices in managing tourism, this sector can become the first pillar of our economy.
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