Slice of heaven

The spectacularly beautiful views of Mauritius had taken our breath away. Turquoise-blue seas and azure skies might sound like tourism brochure-clichés, but it best defined the heavenly hues we saw. The talcum-soft beaches and stunningly beautiful coral reefs that ringed the island, water sports and breathtaking views from wherever we looked out had made even the least outdoorsy of us linger outside, reluctant to retire to the room till late in the night. With a population of 12 lakh and one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, Mauritius presents a picture of prosperity and peace. Great weather; good roads, spacious layouts, immaculately clean public places and friendly people made touring the country a pleasure. Often, we were accosted by people speaking in Hindi. Mauritius is one of the most multi-ethnic places in the world and has a large Indian immigrant population. The multiculturalism is evident even before you explore the country –– right from the time you enter the aircraft. The aircraft crew was a cultural mix — Africans, Chinese and Indians. In Mauritius, Indians were everywhere –– at our resort, at water sports centres, kiosks, big malls, duty-free shops, restaurants, wayside stores. Shiva and Ganesha temples jostled for space beside Catholic churches. Water sports are a big draw and we had to experience at least some of the vast range of activities that this island nation offers –– world-class diving facilties as also snorkeling, kayaking, cruising, fishing and tubesailing. To add to it, undersea walking, which is an amazing experience. Fitted with a specially designed diving-helmet, which receives compressed air, and escorted by well-experienced monitors, you can walk on the seabed. But if this doesn’t excite you or you want the same delight from a safer perch, then take a glass-bottomed boat. This will take you out to sea and allow you to see the same things while seated comfortably in a boat through the glass windows at your feet. Of course, these are not close encounters, unlike the undersea walk, but it is the second-best option you have to explore the vibrant sea life here. Shopping in Mauritius was a letdown though. The prices were high, and the range of ethnic handicrafts and handloom products, rather limited. Most malls featured brands that retail widely in India too. Many stores, including those encountered during countryside drives, stocked Indian goods.

Paradise Island Family Beach Vacation At Atlantis

Settled on Paradise Island in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas , the Atlantis Paradise Island provides numerous activities that it is likely among the merely resorts in the world where you will require a map to even go around!

The accommodations here are an array from fairly priced to really costly. Families on vacation at the side had better conceived staying in the Coral Towers,which is the most centrally placed tower at Atlantis. The Coral Towers is as well closest to the Predator Lagoon and the Lagoon Pool too.

Atlantis Paradise Island Resort is also bundled with activities for invitees of whole ages. The eleven pond areas, miles of sandy beach , and Neptune's Water Toys Hut generate invitees access to numerous water grounded activities. Neptune's offers non mechanized water sports who include water bikes, pedal boats, kayaks, and even snorkeling gear rentals.

All children enjoy the six different water slides and the nautical shows. This could maintain children engaged for hours and hours, and are quite fun for the parents too. In order to relish the slides, children must be at the least 48 inches tall.

A beach holiday at Atlantis is something your whole family will enjoy. There is something here to maintain everybody engaged, from the beaches to fun on the slides. If your family relishes the finest of fun and the beach, Atlantis is something your entire family will bask and love getting back to.

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