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Why Mauritius is the Ultimate Honeymoon Destination

Love, Luxury, and Adventure

By janet flannarPublished 10 months ago 3 min read
Image via Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas

If you are looking for a tranquil, romantic honeymoon with breathtaking beaches and beautiful sunsets, look no further than Mauritius. Whether you want to relax during your honeymoon, go on an adventure with your partner, or a little bit of both, this is the perfect destination. You can spend your honeymoon exploring traditional delicacies, festivals and unique attractions. Let's find out why Mauritius is the perfect destination for any type of couple visiting on their honeymoon.

Are you a sporty couple looking for a honeymoon destination?

If you and your partner love sports and adventures, Mauritius is the perfect place for your honeymoon. You can combine white sandy beaches with unforgettable skydiving experiences. Whether it's your first time trying or you have experienced skydiving, the view of the island is breathtaking. You can get this once-in-a-lifetime experience photographed or filmed. You and your partner can also try water activities like water skiing, kayaking, parasailing or windsurfing. You can also try a variety of land-based activities with your sweetheart. Ride along with your partner on a buggy or a quad bike and enjoy the crazy ride on the off-road tracks while enjoying the breathtaking scenery. You can also try horse riding along the white sandy beaches creating many picture-perfect moments.

Are you a Nature-Loving couple who just got Married?

Mauritius is an island filled with surprises. If you take a boat ride in the ocean, you will see whales and dolphins and you can even swim with them and take beautiful underwater pictures with your loved one. You will also see many tropical fish and coral reefs. Another unique experience offered by resorts like Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort and Villas is their glass-bottomed submarine tours. Couples mostly take walks along the beautiful sandy beaches, but in Mauritius, you can hold your partner's hand while taking an underwater sea walk. If you want a change of scenery, you can visit the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden also called the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the beautiful gardens with their rare and exotic plants, flowers and even endemic animals. A must-visit place in the Botanical Garden is the water lily pond. There are many hikes, wooden ladders and zip lines you can try out as well.

For Animal Lovers on a Honeymoon

Mauritius is a part of Africa which is famous for its wildlife. If you love animals, you must visit La Vanille nature reserve. You will be able to see different types of reptiles like Nile crocodiles, Iguanas, Geckos, Caimans and Tortoise. You can also see giant tortoises, swimming pigs and monkeys. You can go on a safari to see giraffes, camels and big cats that will amaze you. When you are visiting Mauritius, you should make a visit to the Casela World of Adventure Park. The speciality of the park is the Big Cat area where you can get close to the lions, tigers and caracals. You and your spouse can even spend 15 minutes in the compound of big cats. You will also have many encounters with ostriches, white rhinoceros, impalas and zebras. Sharing these moments in the wilderness with your partner will make your honeymoon more special. Mauritius hotel deals are there to take you and your partner to these exotic locations.

A History and Culture Loving Couples Paradise

This land of white beaches, bluest waters, and amazing wildlife has a place for those who want to learn about the heritage of Mauritius. You must visit the Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao which is a crater lake in Mauritius. It is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site. There are temples dedicated to Shiva, Lakshmi and Hanuman. You and your partner can make a prayer to these gods and goddesses to grant you everlasting love and fertility. The origin of Hinduism is in India. But it also found its way to Mauritius as shown by these historical sites. You can also visit the Mahebourg Museum which is in an 18th century Mansion. The Museum has a nearly complete skeleton of the dodo, ancient maps, artefacts from shipwrecks and weapons. It is a hub for history enthusiasts.

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