Africa
Mauritius – A tropical Paradise
Mauritius, located in Indian Ocean, is a tropical paradise akin to Maui or Martinique. The island, between sky and sea, is like of a tropical garden arising from the blue, emerald green waters of lagoon. Discovering Mauritius is a great fun. The traditional festivals and religious ceremonies in Mauritius are celebrated with the great fervor and devotion.
The warm crystal clear waters of lagoons and white sandy beaches are ideal for travelers. Enjoy lots of water activities including sailing, diving, snorkeling, ski. You can practice them in the best conditions all year round. The blue and clack marlins, sail fish and tunas all thrive in the tropical water around the island.
Churches of Mauritius are the remembrances of the European heritage of the island. Shopping can be interesting or enticing experience. There are plenty of activities to complement what can become memorable holidays. Nightlife is provided for by number of restaurants, bars, cinemas and nightclubs. Gamblers might prefer the subtle and thrilling atmosphere of a number of casinos in towns and beach resorts.
The countryside of Mauritius has some secret beauties. Luxuriant tropical vegetation, water falls with mountain landscape as backdrop, sugarcane fields and villages all entice the exploration of some subtle and charming beauties. The island spells its magic with its beautiful nature, rich and colorful culture, and hospitality of people.
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Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 08:58.South Africa - World In One Country
South Africa, also referred as “world in one country,” is stunningly beautiful. It is a land of great extremes and contrasts. South Africa has more than 3000 km of coastline, the country possesses many unspoiled beaches and an incredible diversity of marine life.
The sight to behold is of the Namaqualand daisies – with the winter rains, the desert blooms to life with an explosion of bright colored, dainty flowers. Visit Cape Town, hike up Table Mountain or a cruise out to the World Heritage site Robben Island. A drive along the world-known Garden Route from Tsitikamma Forest to Cape Town is a must.
In the Kruger Park, there are numerous elephants, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo to spot. It would be a thrilling experience. If you really love the adventure sports and action, the Drakensberg Mountains are the perfect destination for mountain climbing, hiking or more relaxing nature walks. It is also the site of bushman rock art sites.
Travelers are returning to the remarkable land. There is lot of energy and sense of progress about the place. You can visit South Africa at any time. Winters (June to September) are cooler, drier, but are best for hiking and outdoor pursuits. View the vast expanses of Northern Cape carpeted with wild flowers in Spring.
For those who are golf lovers, there is plentiful array of South Africa hotels in the vicinity of all the country’s first-rate golf courses. High summer months offer some great festivals including the Cape Town New Year Karnaval and Swaziland’s Incwala ceremony.
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Submitted by admin on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 08:56.Seychelles Waits For You
Seychelles is an archipelago nation formed of 155 islands. It is located in Indian Ocean between the African East Coast and India. Seychelles is a wonderful place to visit. Explore Seychelles and find the rhythm of more shades of the blue and green in it. View Seychelles as the luxuriant and tropical paradise. The major islands of Seychelles are the Mahe, Praslin and La Digue.
Seychelles prouds the real life gorgeous beaches and crystal clear waters. The Aldabra, Desroches and Farquhar are also included in the territory of the republic. Plan the trip to the Seychelles whenever you want to. Around May and October, the best activities to enjoy are windsurfing and sailing. Many beaches are best during the monsoon season, while others during the trade winds. Diving is the best in March to May and September to November.
Bear in mind that hotel prices rise up and accommodation can be difficult to find during the peak seasons from December to January and July to August. The biggest island is Mahe. A mountain range dominates it. Morne Seychellois, is the highest peak and it reaches a height of 905 metres. It provides the fantastic back ground to the capital city Victoria. The beautiful Ste Anne Marine National Park is located near to it.
The second biggest and beautiful island is Praslin. La Digue is the most beautiful island. An aura of charm and tranquility surrounds the La Digue. You can reach the island by boat and helicopter. By boat, it takes one and a half hour from Mahe and thirty minutes from Praslin. Seychelles has the smallest population of any sovereign state of Africa.
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