Honeymoon in Mauritius
Mahebourg, Mauritius
July 2015
Seven years after we got married, we were able to have the honeymoon we always wanted. We could only afford it after working for 6 months in Saudi Arabia, earning very good money. So I booked a full 7 day, 7-night hotel package for us at the four stars Preskil Beach resort in Mahebourg, Mauritius through Flight Centre. It cost R40 000 for the two of us after we calculated all the hidden expenses and the extra things we did. We spent time on the beach at the hotel, but like the explorers we are, we were not content sitting still.
So we rented a white little Hyundai i10 car and took day trips all around the island. This island has such a rich culture and various ethnic, cultural and religious groups make up the population of the island. There are also a huge amount of expats, especially South Africans who have made this compact tropical island their home. Even though it is not a big island, it will probably take a year just to get a taste of everything and visit all the places. Pristine beaches to the exterior and sugar cane fields with beautiful mountain scenery make up most of the island. I took more than a thousand photos, which I will only post the best here. This photo expose will hopefully paint a picture of our experiences on this beautiful island.
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| Preskil Beach resort marina jetty and beachfront - Blue Bay, Mahebourg, Mauritius |
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| The turquoise lagoon at Preskil Beach Resort |
About Mauritius
Mauritius (French: Maurice), officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000 kilometers off the southeast coast of the African continent. The country includes the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues [560 kilometers east of Mauritius], and the outer islands (Agaléga, St. Brandon and two disputed territories). The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues form part of the Mascarene Islands, along with nearby Réunion, a French overseas department. The area of the country is 2,040 km2. The capital and largest city is Port Louis. Formerly a Dutch colony (1638–1710) and a French colony (1715–1810), Mauritius became a British colonial possession in 1810 and remained so until 1968, the year in which it attained independence. The government uses English as its main language.
The people of Mauritius are multi-ethnic, multi-religious, multicultural and multilingual. The island's government is closely modeled on the Westminster parliamentary system, and Mauritius is highly ranked for democracy and for economic and political freedom. Along with the other Mascarene Islands, Mauritius is known for its varied flora and fauna, with many species endemic to the island. The island is widely known as the only known home of the dodo, which, along with several other avian species, was made extinct by human activities relatively shortly after the island's settlement (Wikipedia).
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| Dining room and swimming pool with beach front in the background |
About Preskil Beach Resort
Preskil Beach Resort is situated on Pointe Jerome in Blue Bay, on a private peninsula along the south-east coast of Mauritius, near the village of Mahébourg. The resort borders a lagoon of crystal clear blue waters which leads to the Blue Bay Marine Park. It’s the only hotel in Mauritius on a private peninsula. It has approximately 750 meters of beach and a breath-taking turquoise colored Vieux Grand Port lagoon. This luxurious and elegant 4-star hotel is not intrusive but rather blends harmoniously with the typical Creole architectural style of Mauritius. Across the lagoon from the Preskil beachfront is the I'lle aux Aigrettes nature reserve, a protected island to which one can paddle boat.
Day trips we made with our rented car:
