1. Central Market
The diversity of the Mauritian population is never more obvious than during a visit to the lively, bustling and colourful Central Market, accessed from Farquhar Street, near the harbour in Port Louis. When you enter take note of the ironwork on the gates, erected in 1844, dedicated to Queen Victoria. Inside the market is a whirl of Muslim traders, swarthy Indian touts, Chinese and Creoles, all demanding attention as they offer their wares. It is advisable to visit the market early, before the heat of the day descends (it opens at 6am every day including Sundays), and be prepared to have your senses assailed with a variety of odours from the fruit, herbs, spices, potions and lotions and various other goods offered for sale.

2. Beaches
The beaches of Mauritius are close to perfect, with fine white sand and clear water running to heavenly shades of blue. Some of the island's best beaches on the west coast are easily reached from Port Louis. Flic en Flac is the longest beach in Mauritius and features a beautiful lagoon. Grand Baie, 12 miles (20km) to the north of the capital, is a major tourist centre, offering watersports, shops, nightlife and restaurants to complement its splendid beach and deep sheltered bay. Also on the north coast road is Pereybere, one of the island's favoured swimming spots. The Baie du Tamarin is at the mouth of the Tamarin River in a beautiful setting, and is popular for surfing, with Indian Ocean rollers washing the beach all year round. In the southwest is Le Morne Brabant, characterised by a basaltic outcrop and beaches shaded by casuarinas and coconut trees. Snorkellers enjoy Trou-aux-Biches with its shallow waters and coral reefs.

3. Ile Aux Cerfs
The small island of Ile aux Cerfs (Stag Island) off the east coast of Mauritius is a popular tourist haven, managed by the adjacent Touessrok Hotel, but open to the public. Thero island, featuring splendid tropical vegetation and encircled by magnificent beaches, can be reached by boat from the small fishing village of Trou d'eau Douce. The island is equipped with a bar, restaurant and shops, as well as watersports facilities from parasailing to windsurfing. The most recent development on the island is an 18-hole Bernhard Langer designed championship golf course, which affords a sea view from each hole and often requires the novelty of hitting a tee-shot over a natural sea inlet onto the fairway.

4. Chamarel
In the southwest corner of the island a twisting road winds from the village of Case Noyal to an interesting geological attraction, the 'Seven Coloured Earth'. This is an undulating mound of varied coloured sand, swirled with patches of blue, green, red, purple and yellow earth, apparently caused by the weathering of volcanic rocks. There is also a scenic waterfall nearby set amid jungle vegetation.

Day 01: Mauritius: Arrival, meet & assist at the airport. Transfer to the Hotel. Check in. Dinner & O/N at hotel.

Day 02: Port Louis: After breakfast; Drive to Port Louis for a visit of the capital via the Citadelle & its surrounding area.. Afterward drive to the Caudan Waterfront Shopping Complex. Later, drive to Jumbo hypermarket to continue the shopping. Back to hotel around 17h00. Dinner & O/N at hotel

Day 03: South Tour: After breakfast: Drive to Curepipe for shopping via the dutyfree shops at Floreal, the extinct crater of Trou aux Cerfs. Afternoon nature visit to the Grand Bassin sacred lake (Ganga Talao), the view point of the Black River Gorges & the Chamarel seven coloured earths. Back to hotel around 17h00. Dinner & O/N at hotel

Day 04: Ile Aux Cerfs Island After breakfast; Drive to Trou d’Eau douce & transfer by speedboat to Ile aux Cerfs (a small island of 7Kms diameters off the east coast of Mauritius). Free on island up to 15h30. Return back to Trou d’Eau Douce by speedboat. Back to hotel around 17h00. Dinner & O/N at hotel. (Undersea walk, Parasailing, Banana tube, Waterfalls visit can be practiced at a supplement cost)

Day 05: Day at Leisure: After breakfast; Day free for leisure at hotel. Pick up in the evening to catch flight.