Jul 01 2008
A brief glance at the history of Mauritius and the facilities offered to tourists
A brief glance at the history of Mauritius and the facilities offered to tourists
The island of Mauritius finds itself as one of the most accessible islands in the Indian Ocean. Situated amid Reunion island and Rodrigues island, the island of Mauritius has gained the reputation, through the course of time of that of the key and star of the Indian Ocean. Three major factors found in the island of Mauritius serve as attraction for many tourists. These are the sea, sun and sand. Many tourists visit Mauritius during the summer. Tourists come to Mauritius from England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc. to benefit from the enjoyable, hot and sunny climate of the summer. Five star hotels such as Le Saint Gerant and Indian Resort among others offer a remarkable welcome and service to these tourists. Tour operators in Mauritius such as the White Sand Tours and Summertimes deliver an unmistakable hassle free journey to tourists from the Airport to their respective hotels. Once in Mauritius, tourists have a broad range of activities within their reach. Water sports such as swimming, surfing, beach combing, deep sea fishing and diving are all available for tourists to enjoy their stay in Mauritius. Other water activities such as undersea walk and submarine ventures also exist. These provide tourists visiting Mauritius with an immense opportunity to discover the wonderful undersea world of Mauritius. With around 140 km of white sand beaches in Mauritius, most tourists enjoy their stay better than ever in the island. Let s now have a brief look at the history of Mauritius. French immigrants came to Mauritius in the year 1715. They came after the Dutch had made a brief settlement. The French then named Mauritius as ile de france. Afterwards they made the first road and harbour infrastructure. Gradually, the French also established the sugar industry under Governor Mahe de Labourdonnais. Then, slaves were brought from Madagascar and Africa to work in these sugarcane fields. Furthermore, in the year 1810, the British captured the island and by the year 1814 were given full rights on Mauritius by the Treaty of Paris. Afterwards, Indian immigrants arrived in Mauritius and the abolition of slavery followed in the year 1835. Mauritius then started to progress as more extensive sugar cane plantation were developed. More events succeeded as the economic instability of the price of sugar raised a lot of questions. It is important to remember that sugar cane had been the main crop throughout the first half of the 20th century. Therefore, political, administrative and economic reforms were created in Mauritius. As a matter of fact, Mauritius gained independence on the 12th of March 1968. Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam became the first Prime Minister of Mauritius and was called father of the nation . Moreover, the tropical island of Mauritius was often exposed to cyclones. The first most powerful cyclone that struck the island was Claudette in the year 1979. Most sugar cane fields were destroyed. In the year 1980, sugar prices fell and the government had no alternative than to step up for agricultural diversification. Emphasis was also put on the import and export market. Then in the year 1992, the relationship with Mauritius and Britain was formally terminated as Mauritius became a republic within the Commonwealth. ——-
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Competition in the airline industry has pushed down some airline fares to incredibly reasonable prices. The key word in the previous sentence being “some.” What if the fares for where you want to go are painfully high? Well, if you can be flexible about when you travel, your chances of finding a bargain airfare are very good. Pick off-peak seasons to go to your destination. Not only will airfare be cheaper during off-peak times, but so will your hotel and car rental. You ll also benefit from lighter crowds. If you can be flexible about when you go, traveling during off peak seasons (for your destination) is the best way to get a good deal. Explore alternate days of the week and times of day to travel. Even moving a flight from morning to afternoon or from Monday to Tuesday can save you significant dollars. When booking online or going through a travel agent, don t use specific dates, but rather give a timeframe of when you would like to travel. Then you can see the full variety of fares available. Use alternative airports. Most major metropolitan areas have more than one airport serving them. Traveling to and/or from the lesser used airports can make a big impact on your fare. If you re concerned about winding up too far from your intended destination, check with your travel agent. Many airports are connected by airport bus, getting you swiftly and easily from one regional airport to another. Believe it or not, you can have a blast traveling to some of the hottest and exciting places in the world and party with awesome people from all over the world for just a few hundred dollars! Yes, it s true. You don t have to spend thousands of dollars just to get out of your home and take a fun vacation…in fact, there are ways you can start to travel all around the world with interesting and single people just like you for a very affordable price. The latest headlines are often what many travelers use as benchmarks to help decide which airline to choose. Recent accidents, crashes, mechanical problems, labor disputes, delays, financial difficulties and so on, are hot fodder for the media. No one planning a trip wants to go anywhere near an airline that is having even a hint of these kinds of troubles. Get a good night’s rest before you start. And remember that hunger and lack of exercise can contribute to the fatigue caused by driving for long periods of time. Know where you can stop, eat, exercise, and nap before you leave. And that is exactly what my guide is all about!
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Try Something Different - Try Galicia
Northern Spain and Galicia particularly has long been an undiscovered jewel in the whole of the Spanish tourism industry. Whereas elsewhere in the Iberian Peninsula the climate can be quite continental and extreme, in the northwest and on the coast the climate is as you would expect much milder and more of a maritime nature. The Galician coastline boasts two different features in that in certain places it is extremely rugged and in others it can boast some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain. Overall of all of the autonomous regions of Spain possibly Galicia is the most remote. Galicia is a region of contrasts in that in the one extreme you have a rugged beautiful coastline mixed with gorgeous beaches whilst inland you have beautiful mountain scenery. The region is famous for its excellent cuisine and boasts one of the most visited religious pilgrimage sites in Western Europe after the Vatican in Santiago de Compostela. Such is the nature of the pilgrimage site at Santiago de Compostela that it appears to have inspired a tourism industry of its own. The Galicians, whose origins are Celtic, are fiercely proud of their culture and language. Traditionally, Galicia was seen as a poor agricultural region, whose economy did not lend itself to modernisation. Galicia always seemed to be a very closed and inward looking area being fiercely resistant to any formal external invasion. Apart from a brief interlude in the 11th and 10th centuries when Galicia fell briefly under the rule of the kingdom of Asturias, Galicia has always been an independent region. One of the problems with Galicia as with some of the other remote communities in Western Europe lies within its geographical constraints. The result of this was that Galicia became very much like its Celtic cousins in the north such as Ireland and became a source of many waves of emigration. Thankfully slowly throughout the 20th century Galicia has begun to develop a way in which to manage the traditional lifestyles with a modern community to ensure that none of its rich history is lost. As you can imagine from a region where the coast plays such an important part, the major communities and cities lie on the coast at Vigo and Corunna. Fishing is vital to the economy of Galicia and it s seafood is amongst the best in Spain. The small fishing villages dot the entire coastline. Galicia and its coastline like other parts of the Atlantic Coast was devastated in 2002 with the sinking of the oil tanker prestige however the coastline has appeared to make an outstanding comeback with a tremendous recovery and in some cases is almost as good as new. Cape Finisterre, the most westerly part of the Spanish mainland is part of the Galician coast. Throughout the region especially in the hills are concealed many remains of ancient Celtic settlement’s, quite often especially up in the hills, these are often shrouded in mist. Other examples of the Celtic traditions can be found in the many stone crosses found at crossroads and junctions throughout the region whilst also the continued use of the old traditional stone granaries found in many villages. As with other Celtic regions, the love of music and the arts is very common in Galicia and as well as its own traditional language, Gallego, Galicia has its traditional musical instrument the bagpipes! There are a great many similarities between Galicia and the other Celtic Countries and nowhere is this more evident with Art and Culture. With respect to the Galicians, there is a certain Melancholy to their traditional songs and poetry and this too they have in common with the Irish, Breton, Scottish, Welsh and other Celts. With regards to Galicia (as with County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland), as anyone who has experienced some of the fierce storms coming in from the Atlantic perhaps this is understandable.
<p>Stephen Morgan writes about a great many Internet Travel based issues and more on the above can be found at <a href="http://www.turgalicia.es/caratulas/caratula.asp?ctre=aloxa&cidi=I&ctrem=aloxa&menu=4">Where to stay in Galicia</a> and <a href="http://www.turgalicia.es/sit/form_busqueda.asp?ctre=hotel&cidi=I&menu=4&subMenu_1=1">Hotels in Galicia</a> For a more complete overlook at Tourism in Galicia try <a href="http://www.turgalicia.es">http://www.turgalicia.es</a> </p>
Try a honeymoon away on an Africa safari wild and soothing experience.
Kenya is probably the most effective honeymoon destination if you don t feel like the crowds at Saint- tienne or you haven t ever tried understanding French. Kenya offers experiences beyond your expectations, and maybe the good part is most visitor s picture poor infrastructure and average accommodation options contrary to the surprises that awaits on arrival. Well, what really awaits newly weds or planning an African bush wedding is a superb cultural experience that respects and values marriages, wildlife spa resorts with world class service expectations, private honeymoon suites, uncrowned tropical beaches and island. A private yacht, a private charter flight or a chopper can all be easily done. When requesting for a honeymoon package regardless of the budget and time frame, see to it that the program includes not to be missed breathtaking countryside, landscapes and cultural experience, wildlife safaris, a champagne breakfast balloon safari over the rolling masai Mara game reserve is one unforgettable treat and finally the sandy beach and islands is a must go. Amazingly, almost all the safari lodges and luxury camps in Kenya will have a specially laid out honeymoon suite and family rooms that remain unoccupied till the next booking. When a couple arrive in any of the game lodges and camps, word goes round and the staff will always make it their business to make the stay the most romantic African experience of your life. They set out a candle lit dinner or take you out on a lush bush, imagine a white cloth table, silver cutlery, wine, and a five star meal for two set on a view point overlooking the masai mara plains, No big deal, they ve done this many times over. To your surprise the camp staff has a way appreciating you and will come round with a cake, wine and flowers singing to celebrate you, you almost feel like it s your weeding day all over. The Masai warrior dances with lit touches is your dinner entertainment. Oh, that s your security too. The arrangements are so very well co-coordinated the one thing you are not to do is forget your camera. Facilities in the luxury exclusive tents include butler service, classic elegance with highly polished floors, and crisp linen clad, wooden-framed beds cooled by the rhythm of ceiling fans. Glass walled showers, twin hand basins and a separate flush w.c are en suite with forest views. Some come with a private small swimming pool ove