The tropical paradises of Mauritius are fast rising to fame because of their picture-perfect settings, stunningly beautiful beaches and a friendly populace. This group of islands located in the Indian ocean has the goodness of both the worlds, it’s a part of the African continent and has taken strong influence from its culture but most of the population here is of Indian origin so the culture of the island is truly unique in the region.
The first place in islands that got the tourist attraction and saw a real boom in the tourist traffic was the famous Grand Bay. This small but beautiful town has become the most favourite destination for the tourists arriving on the island. You will find the best tourism infrastructure of the island in Grand Bay as most of the top hotel and resort chains are operating there. Till the recent years visiting Mauritius meant visiting Grand Bay, this is how famous this small tourist town has become.
As the tourism industry of Mauritius is fast gaining momentum so most of the European airlines provide cheap flights to Mauritius from most the major airports worldwide. There are many world-class hotels in Grand Bay so you can easily find one according to your taste and budget. Located in the northern part of Mauritius the area around Grand Bay has a different terrain than the rest of the country. Not only it is much lusher but there are quite a few islets in the waters close to the shoreline providing a great place for an adventurous and relaxing vacation. Another aspect of Grand Bay that makes it such a special place is its climate which stays pretty much the same all year long as it has a mild winter and a warm summer, so you can visit Grand Bay in any part of the year.
The biggest attraction, of course, is the bone white and soft sandy beaches of Grand Bay that stretch for miles. The resorts along the beaches cost a lot more than the ones inland but they are the best of the town as well and will provide you with some quality service and entertaining activities. The beaches are long so you will find plenty of deserted places to take a full body tan. The most famous activities of tourists on Grand Bay are taking a submarine excursion and hiring a boat to take a tour of the different islets in the region.
The water along the coast are rich in marine life and has quite a few coral reefs so if you are a qualified scuba diver then you can always the boat and diving equipment from your resort and indulge in this awesome activity. The restaurants along the beach serve perhaps the best food of the whole island and will provide you with a great dining experience. Because of the huge influx of tourists, quite a few good malls have opened up in the town and you will surely enjoy a shopping experience there.
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