Why Mauritius Is An Ideal Honeymoon Destination

by Ashvin Sawmynaden
(Mauritius)

Honeymoon travel destinations are always in huge demand, and even the economic crisis that has been ever present for the last few years has not managed to severely hurt this demand. As a matter of fact, if we were to rely on the number of popularity of deals now readily available, it would even seem that these honeymoons destinations have become even more popular.

One such place is Mauritius, a famous island in the Indian Ocean and one of the most well-known African islands. There are indeed several reasons that make the exotic island of Mauritius such a great honeymoon spot.

The Mauritius beaches

The beach of Mauritius are, simply put, among the finest in the world. Even more amazing is the fact that each and every beach in Mauritius is downright superb. Some destinations will have at most a couple of fantastic beaches.

But Mauritius, along with a couple of other Indian Ocean islands, is a truly stunning exception. The Mauritius beaches are particularly known for their sandy beaches with lagoons that are protected by superb coral reefs.

Pereybere and Flic en Flac are only two examples of the beautiful beaches in Mauritius, but there are numerous others that are definitely worth checking out. Many hotels also have their private beaches to ensure that their guests can have the quiet time they cherish. While these are obviously smaller than the public beaches, they are equally beautiful.

The Mauritius setting

Another factor that has enabled Mauritius to rank among the finest honeymoon destinations is its extremely unique setting and atmosphere. Since it is located in the southern region of the Indian Ocean, the weather in Mauritius is indeed warm most of the time.

Even winters are not that harsh for travelers from the colder countries since the temperature there almost never falls that much. Obviously, there will be heavy raining a few times during these months, but this happens for only three months and can be altogether avoided if you time your honeymoon right.

Honeymoon accommodations in Mauritius

Another often overlooked factor that makes Mauritius so popular is the fact that it provides all kinds of honeymoon accommodations. If you are going to Mauritius on honeymoon, you will be able to choose from a thrilling number of hotels, resorts, and villas. Some accommodations even focus on honeymoons and weddings only such as the Paradise Cove Maurice hotel, which provides an oriental intimate setting for couples. Due to the number of hotels available on the island, it is also possible for couples to find great deals and to thus easily travel to Mauritius on a budget.

Activities and leisure

Mauritius is a great place to visit if activities are an important part of your honeymoon, as there are numerous of those readily available. These include snorkeling, catamaran trips, sky-diving, and pretty much any water sports you are interested in. It's not just about the sea though, as there are equally tons of things to do in the island such as mountain-climbing for the nature buffs. Museums, nature parks, and art galleries are also a huge part of the island's heritage and will likely appeal to honeymooners with an interest in history and culture.

Ashvin Sawmynaden is a blogger from Mauritius who writes about Mauritius newspaper and other Indian Ocean topics.