Located off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, the idyllic island of Mauritius is a remarkably romantic holiday destination. While it's renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, gorgeous powder-white sand beaches, and a wonderful tropical climate, the island offers much more. Those who venture inland will discover lush, jungle-clad mountains, glistening blue lagoons, impressive rivers and waterfalls, extinct volcanic craters, charming little ramshackle towns and villages, and wonderfully friendly locals. Must-see attractions include the bustling capital of Port Louis with its lively local markets; the remarkable 85 metre-high Chamarel Waterfall; and Eureka, a historic plantation mansion turned museum offering visitors a glimpse into the island's colonial past.
Poste De Flacq is a breathtaking, isolated and generally quiet peninsula on the east coast of Mauritius. With its lagoons, mountains, luxuriant vegetation, powder-white soft sand beaches, and rocky paths, this is a destination well suited to nature lovers, photographers, and outdoor sports enthusiasts. In particular, several attractive, scenic routes along the coast beckon to hikers and mountain bikers. The 427-hectare exotic forest at the Bras d’Eau National Park, just north, offers the chance to spot the endemic Mauritius paradise flycatcher and take a dip in one of the alluring natural pools. Make sure to spend a day meandering through the enormous open-air market at the town’s atmospheric, distinctively Creole centre for some excellent local souvenirs and deliciously fresh produce.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Australian passport holders require a visa to enter Canada (eTA)and the United States of America (ESTA).
Canada (eTA)
Applications for Canadian Visa can be done online at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp
America (ESTA)
Applications for the United States of America can be done online at http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta
Lumberjacks, beavers, hockey fanatics, Mounties and maple syrup spring immediately to mind. While Canada certainly provides all of these traditional associations in abundance, this awe-inspiring country has so much more to offer than a slew of cliches. With its unrivalled outdoor adventure facilities, its unforgettable natural landscapes and its exceptionally cosmopolitan and progressive cities, Canada has plenty to offer those seeking cutting-edge culture as well as adventure junkies looking for a serious adrenaline kick. Popular tourist destinations include: the magnificent Rocky Mountains around Banff and Lake Louise, high-end luxury ski resorts such as Whistler and Blackcomb, the French-speaking cities of Montreal or Quebec, or the uber-cool and perpetually bustling urban centres of Vancouver or Toronto. Whether visiting an Inuit lodge in Nunavut, taking a dog-sled ride through the Yukon to view the spectacular northern lights blaze across the night sky, or indulging in some lovely high tea on Vancouver Island, you are bound to find plenty of activities to keep you blissfully engaged in this exceptionally diverse and incomprehensibly vast nation.
Situated on the north shore of the Great Slave Lake, the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories, Yellowknife beckons adventurers, nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone yearning for pure nature. (If you had to draw a line from Yellowknife to the Arctic Ocean no road would cross your path.) A visit to the Northern Frontier Visitors Centre will assist you in making the most of it, but must-do’s include the scenic Ingraham Trail, a visit to the colourful houseboats of Yellowknife’s Old Town, and the exhibits at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. And if you’re there in winter or autumn, the Northern Lights will put on a show.
