Mauritius is one of the best places on earth to spend your honeymoon or just to retreat from the hustle and bustle of your day to day life.

Placed magically on a vibrant tropical island in the Indian Ocean with endless white sandy beaches and over a hundred shades of blue in the seas, Mauritius will transform your honeymoon or retreat into an unforgettable moment.

Everything in Mauritius is possible. Mauritius hotels , for instance, offer extensive honeymoon packages and they can also help you organising every detail of your retreat. You will especially get enthralled by the spectacular scenery around you - miles of lush sugarcane plantations, mystical mountains, cascading waterfalls and rainforests fringed by coniferous trees and casuarinas.

Mauritius has the most amazing wildlife, including some brilliantly hued birds that you can admire at the game parks. Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius is a great place to relax in and so is the neighbouring town of Mahebourg. And in case you are looking for a place with some bit of action then you can tour Mount Limon and Mount Malartic - ideal for hiking. It is also rewarding to visit the area around Port Mathurin;good for coastal hiking; Rodrigues for best diving opportunities; and Caverne Patate for caving.

To enter Mauritius, you need a visa unless you are a national of a Commonwealth country, the EU, Japan or USA. Always check updated visa requirements prior to travel. Mauritius is well connected by international air carriers and shipping companies. There are several monthly shipping services between Mauritius and Reunion - contact the Mauritius Shipping Corporation in Port Louis.

The national carrier, Air Mauritius, operates daily flights to Rodrigues Island. There are several tour operators and car rental agencies. Buses are slow moving while taxis, though easily available, are expensive, especially after dark. Negotiate the fares before starting. Another alternative to taxis in places like Grand Baie is to rent a motorbike or bicycles — a great way to soak in local colour. Boats can be rented in Mauritius at major tourist hotspots.

Mauritius has typical coastal tropical climate; there are no extremes of temperature. Winter, from July to September, when humidity and heat are lower, is the best time to take a Mauritius holiday safari. Tropical rains are likely from January to April, when you can romance indoors. For diving enthusiasts, the clearest waters are between December and March; surfers are advised to go between June and August; while anglers will be delighted at the big game fishing available from October to April.