Author: omtourism

National Geographic Traveller India

The drive out of Chamarel village in southwest Mauritius takes me past jagged mountain ranges, red flamed trees and swathes of sugarcane savannah to the twin waterfalls called ‘Cascades Chamarel’. Here, St. Denis River crashes 295 feet over a cliff into a gorge creating dreamy rainbows over thundering waters. Greenery carpets almost every inch of Read More …

THE JOURNEY TO A WONDERFUL INDONESIA VIDEO” WINS NOT ONE, BUT TWO AWARDS IN UNWTO TOURISM VIDEO COMPETITION

“Journey to a Wonderful Indonesia”, the promotional video of Indonesia’s Tourism, today won not just one, but two awards in the UNWTO Tourism Video Competition 2017. Showcasing the diverse mesmerising wonders of the Indonesian Archipelago, the video received Top Awards in the category East Asia and the Pacific Region, as well as the People’s Choice Read More …

Mauritius beyond beaches

Seven reasons to visit Mauritius that don’t involve a beach Mark Twain called it “paradise”, and Joseph Conrad “a pearl”. The visuals of turquoise blue waters and white sand beaches pop up in our minds on hearing Mauritius. No doubt Mauritius is one of those few places in the world you can fall in love Read More …

Beneath the beauty, Mauritius is an archive of human struggle and triumph

The history of Mauritius is soaked in stories of immigration, subjugation, slavery, exploitation and indenture. A beautiful island of palm-fringed beaches, lagoons and coral reefs, Mauritius was formed due to volcanic activity around nine million years ago. This is evident from the craggy mountains jutting out of the landscape. Mauritius is known as a honeymooner’s Read More …

Plan a holiday: Mauritius

Mauritius is pretty much the perfect island, a slice of paradise that offers great water off sandy beaches, historic sights and luxury stay options. Set in the Indian Ocean, its food and culture are influenced by its proximity to Africa and its time under French, Dutch and British occupation. A holiday in Mauritius promises diving Read More …