April 2018 www.womanthismonth.com LIFESTYLE | travel 58 This island nation is known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. The mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the flying fox. And for lovers of wildlife, Mauritius offers an opportunity to swim with dolphins in the wild – but make sure to research the company you choose to ensure they follow welfare guidelines. There’s also shark diving for qualified divers. Capital Port Louis has sites such as the Eureka plantation house and the 18th-century Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens. Take a day tour to see giant tortoises and visit the Bois Chéri Tea Factory, Saint Aubin Colonial House and La Vanille Réserve Nature park. Or head to the private island Ile-auxCerfs, which is famous for golfing, parasailing, snorkelling and more. Visit Chamarel to find stunning waterfalls, the Rhumerie de Chamarel with its wonderful restaurant and Curious Corner of Chamarel, a gallery featuring dozens of interactive optical illusions. Trek up the 605-metre-high Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcano. And make sure to see The Seven Coloured Earths, a geological formation found in the Chamarel plain of the Rivière Noire District Mauritius Check out the amazing Pamplemousses Garden also known as Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens Visit the distillery at Rhumerie de Chamarel for local sugar cane beverages and great food. The Seven Coloured Earths is an archaeological wonder not to be missed. You'll find colourful umbrellas on display in the mainstreet at Candau Waterfront Pick up colourful handicrafts at Quatre Bornes central market place. Take a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with dolphins in the wild. Dip into 200 years of history at the Eureka Plantation House.
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