Like in any other place, sports are of primordial importance in the life of Mauritians in terms of the health benefits that they provide as well as the role that they play in maintaining social peace. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is the responsible body for the promotion of sports on the island as [...]
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Weather in Mauritius
March 24th, 2011 
yonne Found in the inter tropical belt, Mauritius has a pleasant weather almost all year long. It can be described as dry at about 23.7˚C making it ideal for tourist to enjoy the sea water all the time. The uplands are usually cooler than the coastal plains while the west coast remains the driest part of [...]
Accommodation in Mauritius
March 12th, 2011 yonne Where to stay is the most important question when you are planning your holidays anywhere. Mauritius being naturally beautiful, almost anywhere is great to stay at depending on your particular taste. Since the touristic sector is one of the major pillars of the economy of the island, quite a number of places are available for [...]
Ebony tree in Mauritius
March 8th, 2011 yonne Ebony is a hard wooden tree that is found mostly in tropical rainforests in the African region, India and Indonesia. Worldwide about 300 species of ebony exist though many are not strict ebony trees; they are usually very dense and sink in water. Ebony is prized for its hard heartwood which is deep black (but [...]
Gunners Coin (Coin de Mire) Mauritius
March 4th, 2011 yonne Located some 4.5km off the north coast of Mauritius, Gunners Coin is a small islet (some 76 hectares) that has been declared a nature reserve as per the Forests and Reserves Act, 1983. The islet has a high point on the west side at 162m and is otherwise flat; being of volcanic origin, beautiful rough [...]
Best time to visit Mauritius
March 1st, 2011 yonne Found in the middle of the Indian ocean, the volcanic island is surrounded by blue waters and sandy beaches while the mainland is interspersed with lush greenery, fast moving streams all enclosed by the constant humming of birds many of which are endemic to the island. Mauritius is the dream place of every holiday maker [...]
Volcanoes in Mauritius
February 28th, 2011 yonne The little island of Mauritius was formed when a big shield volcano erupted some 10 million years ago during the Pliocene period. It is believed that Mauritius was created by three main volcanic eruptions (The Ancient Series, The Early Series and the Recent Series) interspaced by calm periods. These series of volcanic activities gave rise [...]
Embassies in Mauritius
February 24th, 2011 yonne An embassy is a body of people representing one country in a foreign country. The head of the embassy is the ambassador while the building itself is called the chancery. The main role of an embassy is to make sure that the rights of a specific citizen of a specific country are respected and to [...]
What’s the weather like during the different months of the year in Mauritius?
February 20th, 2011 yonne Being found in the tropical region, Mauritius is blessed with a pleasant climate all year long depending on the particular taste of a person. There are only two seasons namely summer and winter. Summer starts in November and ends in June while winter lasts from July up to October. Summer is quite hot with an [...]
Horse Riding in Mauritius
February 17th, 2011 peach The horse is an animal that is loved and admired by many people. One of the great activities that you can indulge yourself in while in Mauritius is horse riding. This is a superb opportunity to enjoy a ride on the beautiful beaches of the island or parade through the lush greeneries. All horses are [...]
