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MAURITIUS HONEYMOON OR ANNIVERSARY (5TH YEARLY INTERVALS)

BELLE MARE PLAGE GOLF & SPA

VALID: 15 APRIL – 19 OCTOBER 2012

15th Apr – 15th Sep – Prestige Sea facing Room from R12,999 pps
15th Apr – 15th Sep – Junior Suite Sea Facing from R14,180 pps
16th Sep – 19th Oct – Prestige Sea facing Room from R14,180 pps
16th Sep – 19th Oct – Junior Suite Sea Facing from R15,999 pps

Included: Return flights ex Johannesburg,Airport Taxes, Return Private transfers, 7x nights accommodation, Scrumptious Breakfast & dinners, day & night entertainment & unlimited free golf green fees on Links & Legends Golf Courses.

BONUS: In room on arrival: 1 bottle of wine & canapes. Special turndown, flower & candle decorations, during stay 1x seafood, romantic candlelit dinner & surprise gift on departure.
Subject to: V class seats, availability, presentation of marriage certificate copy. currency fluctuation at time of final payment & terms & conditions apply. E&OE

BELLE MARE PLAGE GOLF & SPA
Constance Belle Mare Plage, set on the most beautiful beach of the eastern coast of Mauritius, offers a wide range of leisure facilities besides being an ideal location for golf addicts – from beginners to professionals – with two 18-hole championship golf courses.
The resort gently lies on a 2 km long white sandy beach and is set in a 15 hectares tropical garden. The two 18-holes championship golf courses offer an extension of pastoral green for another 140 hectares. Protected by a coral reef, the lagoon is ideal for all watersports from swimming to snorkelling.

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A string of pearls scattered over the deep blue Indian Ocean – The first glimpse you get of this fascinating atoll- formation confirms two unique aspects of the Republic of Maldives.Not only does it consist of the most beautiful tropical islands, but 99% of its 90.000 km² is covered by the sea. 1190 islands are spread over 26 atolls, ringlike coral formations enclosing a lagoon, which gives the Maldives its unique paradise-like appearance. They stretch for about 820 km from North to South, 130 km at the widest point and do not exceed a length of 4.5 miles or an altitude of 6 feet above sea level. No more than 200 islands are inhabited, the rest includes the 87 tourist resorts and uninhabited islands, some of which are used for drying fish or other agricultural activities. The capital Malé, the seat of government and the centre of trade, commerce, business, health and education, is located in the middle of the atoll chain, a small island buzzing with the sounds and activities of about 75.000 people which is about one third of the population.

Southwest of Sri Lanka, on the equator
1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls. Stretches 820 kilometres north to south and 120 kilometres east to west. 202 are inhabited, 87 are exclusive resort islands.

Generally warm and humid. Sun shines all year through. Average temperature around 29 – 32 degrees Celsius.

A proud history and rich culture evolved from the first settlers who were from various parts of the world travelling the seas in ancient times. The Maldives has been a melting pot of different cultures as people from different parts of the world came here and settled down. Some of the local music and dance for instance resemble African influences, with handbeating of drums and songs in a language that is not known to any but certainly represents that of East African countries. As one would expect there is a great South Asian influence in some of the music and dancing and especially in the traditional food of the Maldivians. However many of the South Asian customs especially with regard to women – for instance the Sub Continent’s tradition of secluding women from public view – are not tenets of life here. In fact women play a major role in society – not surprising considering the fact men spend the whole day out at sea fishing. Many of the traditions are strongly related to the seas and the fact that life is dependent on the seas around us.

The Maldivian currency is the Rufiyaa and Laaree.
The US Dollar is the most commonly used foreign currency. Payments in the resorts and hotels can be made in most hard currency in cash, travellers’ cheques or credit cards. Commonly used credit cards are American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diners Club, JCB and Euro Card.

GMT + 5 hours

Seychelles’ 115 granite and coral islands extend from between 4 and 10 degrees south of the equator and lie between 480km and 1,600km from the east coast of Africa in the western Indian Ocean.

This Indian Ocean republic occupies a land area of 455 km² and an Exclusive Economic Zone of 1.4 million km². It represents an archipelago of timeless beauty, tranquillity and harmony that is famous for its world-beating beaches and for its great diversity which rolls from lush forests down to the warm azure ocean.

Of these 115 islands, 41 Inner Islands constitute the oldest mid-oceanic granite islands on earth while a further 74 form the 5 groups of low-lying coral atolls and reef islets that are the Outer Islands.

Seychelles is home to no less than two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the legendary Vallée de Mai on Praslin where the wondrously shaped Coco-de-mer nut grows high on ancient palms and fabled Aldabra, the world’s largest raised coral atoll, first seen by early Arab seafarers of the 9th century A.D.

Seychelles, one of the world’s very last frontiers, promises adventure and breathtaking natural beauty in pristine surrounds still untouched by man.

Seychelles’ enviable climate is always warm and without extremes. In this tropical haven the temperature seldom drops below 24°C or rises above 32°C. All but the remotest southern islands lie comfortably outside the cyclone belt making Seychelles’ a year round destination for sun worshippers and beach lovers.

Madagascar VISA

When visiting Madagascar it is essential to decide how best you want to utilize your time here – Bumming around the beaches and enjoying watersports – hiking pristine rainforests in search of Lemurs – Climbin bizarre rock formations or canoeing down a river. You’re spoilt for choice here. MAYBE ENJOY A BIT OF ALL – SEE THE PLACE !!!!!!! Madagascar is so large, it experiences several different climates simultaneously. The best time to travel in most areas is APRIL and OCTOBER / NOVEMBER. The time to avoid Madagascar is January to March when heavy rain can make most roads muddy and impassable, and when there is a high risk of cyclones in the East and Northeast.

CURRENCY: Madagascar Ariary MGA

International and Domestic FLIGHTS come into Ivato Airport just north of ANTANANARIVO. The airports in Mahajanga and Toamasina both handle flights from Reunion, Mauritius and the Comoros.

Mauritius is synonymous with the turquoise sea and the pristine, serene beaches. The azure sky, the palm fringed beach, the gleaming sands constitute the exotic beauty of Mauritius.

Some of the important beaches of Mauritius are Blue Bay, Flifc en Flac, Belle Mare, Le Morne and Tamarin, Grand Bay, Preybere. The beach also provides a plethora of opportunities to the tourists to partake in adventure sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, skiing, windsurfing, etc. The tourists can also indulge in trekking, biking in the terrains of Mauritius. The coastal region in the south eastern part of Mauritius is littered with the forests, rivers and forests. Even mountains are there in Mauritius which has the rarest species of plants and flowers exhibiting a riot of colors. The fauna consist of stags, wild boars, etc.

The cozy climate of Mauritius augments the beauty of the place indirectly and is partly responsible for the popularity of Mauritius as a tourist destination.

Mauritius has a tropical climate throughout the year and is favorable for the tourists to visit it throughout the year. The best months to visit Mauritius are from May to early December. January and February, the peak cyclone months, are best avoided by water-sport enthusiasts and divers.

On the coast, temperatures range from 25°C to 33°C (77-91°F) in summer and 18°C to 24°C (64-75°F) in winter. On the plateau, it will be somewhat cooler. The highlands are also the wettest part of the island – it rains here throughout the year and, even if it’s not raining, there will often be low cloud.

Currency: Mauritius Rupee. MUR