The Republic of Mauritius is a small tropical Island situated in the Indian Ocean and is very famous for its white sandy beaches and its calm lagoons. The contrast of a multitude of colors and tastes, the Island, set in its turquoise sea is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Spend your time lazing around on the beaches, and if you are the type of a person who craves adventure, indulge in the various water sports activities that this beautiful Island has to offer.

Grand Bay was the first area of the island to experience the tourist boom. Located on the north-western coast, it is one of the best liked and popular tourist’s destinations in Mauritius. The main attraction of Grand Bay is the beautiful sea. The soft and clear water and the white sandy beach make Grand Bay so popular. Grand Bay provides many activities such as water skiing, safe swimming, snorkeling, diving windsurfing, glass-bottomed boat trip and sailing. The bay is also one of the favorite anchored places for sailboats and the meeting point for day excursions on the islets around the mainland. With all the frenetic holiday activity, many people opt for just chilling on white sands, watching local fishermen going about there local business. The bay can get crowded so if you want calmer shores head further north.

A shopping and leisure paradise, Grand Bay is also the place that Mauritian head for if they want a night out as it abounds with designer stores, restaurants, bars and discothèques. Dance to the pulsating rhythm of the traditional African Sega dance at a resort or by the light of a beach bonfire on your Mauritius beach holiday. Accommodation possibilities range from luxury resorts to small holidays hotels and even guesthouses. This region has photographic areas and it is very lively during the day as well as at night.

Day trips to nearby Fat Island and Gabriel Island, and Con de Mire are recommended. You can also book tours to all other parts of the country from Grand Bay. Grand Bay is incomparable, it’s exquisite beauty provide a perfect opportunity for people to frolic in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and also give a free reign to their adventurous spirit.

Mauritius with its tremendous attractions also has its own airline “Air Mauritius”. The direct flights offered by air Mauritius are very often available in bargain airfares and promotional deals. Also, KLM, Air France, Air Seychelles and British Airways are offering cheap flights to Mauritius.