Mauritius... Just "relax"

So to continue my Mauritius escapes with you, I will talk about all the exciting sport & spa activities that are available on the island.

In terms of sport Mauritius is amazing for scuba diving. The coral reefs and thousands of tropical fish are awaiting discovery! There are many places that offer scuba diving lessons, where you train in the swimming pool first before they take you out to sea. If you are into that sort of thing than I would recommend trying it out!

Also if you like fishing... deep sea fishing and shark fishing at 5 in the morning is available to you. Fishing is not my thing, but I know that people enjoy it... and Mauritius offers plenty of it to anyone willing to participate.

And whilst you're on a boat somewhere around the Mauritian coast, swaying on the waves through the sapphire ocean... you may even spot some dolphins. I've been lucky once! Dolphins like boats... and tend to swim with them, or even underneath. Just a warning, Mauritius has a law that when dolphins are spotted, the boat engine should be turned off and the boat should stay far away as not to disturb the animals. Of course... the local tourist boaters do not respect this... but just out of interest I thought I would mention it.

Other sport activities on the island include water skiing and all other crazy water activities such as the stereotypical water banana.... which no one ever stays on for longer than 30 seconds! Sailing is also a big hit on the island, as well as parasailing, which I have tried.


It is ridiculously scary, if like me you are not an adrenaline junkie, but the view is amazing!

Other non-active sports include helicopter rides around the island... just had to include that, because it is worth every overpriced penny!

 

Golf is another favourite. My mother plays it.... ALL the time! If you're ok with the scorching heat, than Mauritius really does offer excellent golfing facilities. Belle Mare Plage hotel is one of the places to go, if you are an obsessed golfer yet want some luxury to add to your sport.

But let's talk about Spas.... for a moment.

Nearly every hotel on the island has a spa on its grounds. I have visited a few of these that I can recommend. Ultimate luxury and very interesting therapy habits -> Maradiva Spa. This place is probably the most beautiful and calming spa I have ever been to. As a guest, you are welcomed by very professional therapists in beautifully scented surroundings. A basil honey tea (yes it sounds strange... but tastes great!) is served as a welcome drink whilst you select your therapies. This spa is definitely worth the visit, even if pricey, it is like being on cloud nine...and then ten... and then eleven.

Other spas I'd recommend include Belle Mare Plage Spa.... Prince Maurice Spa... and the Seven Colours Spa, which is in all honesty not as luxurious as the other three, but the massage huts are placed right over the beach, which makes up for the lack of luxury!

Overall... in terms of spas and sports... Mauritius is a great place to have some fun and relax at the same time.


                   ...making it an all in one luxury getaway....