Flic En Flac is a great value, seaside holiday travel destination with a wide range of fully furnished luxury holiday apartments, apartments or flats, villas or houses to rent, best discounted hotel, budget deals or property rentals accommodation available with nothing better than a stroll along the stunning tropical beach, one of the very best on the island, whilst enjoying a fruit cocktail - watch out for the red hot chilli sauce (optional extra,) or curry bread from one of the vans. The public bus stop is only a few minutes walk from your accommodation. 

Holiday homes (not caravans), holiday rentals, holiday villas with pools, house(s) for rent, hostels accommodation offer many lodgings or property rental to suit all pockets. You will be sure to find what you need choosing from, for example, budget deals accommodation to serviced apartments, studio apartments for rent to luxury apartments and villas on this stunning Indian Ocean Island.

A local meals (moped) delivery service is also available or enjoy a beach barbecue, or just marvelling at the exotic sega dancers with local musicians. The sunsets are absolutely stunning and the unbroken coral reef acts as a natural barrier for the calm waters of the blue lagoon. Watch the local fishermen fishwalking along the reef in the morning and selling their fresh prawns and shrimps later on the beach.

Climate: Average Temperature (°C): J 30 F 26 M 29 A 29 M 28 J 24 J 24 A 24 S 24 O 25 N 27 D 28 
Average Rainfall (mm): J 8.5 F 7.7 M 8.7 A 3.8 M 3.8 J 2.5 J 2.2 A 2.5 S 1.4 O 1.6 N 1.8 D 4.6

Must see: Chamarel 7 Coloured Volcanic Earths and Black River Gorges - walking, mountain hikes and coastal views. 

Within walking distance is Casela Nature and Leisure Park, an un-missable family day out including activities such as mountain / quad biking, rock climbing, nature walks spotting wild boar, giant fruit bats, Java deer, safari photo shoots, Aviaries with over 1.500 birds and a restful restaurant with fantastic views of the south western coast. Phone: +230 452 0693 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily. On A3 south of Bambous.

Sports activities: diving, windsurfing, kite-surfing, sailing, paragliding, snorkelling, fishing, 

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT ON REQUEST 1/2 OR WHOLE DAY: Black River Gorges National Park virgin forests: Enjoy amazing vistas, wild monkeys, waterfalls, volcanic lakes and excellent hiking…the best time to visit the park is during the flowering season between September and January. Look for the rare tambalacoque or dodo tree, the black ebony trees and the wild guavas. Bird-watchers should keep an eye out for the Mauritius kestrel, pink pigeon, echo parakeet and Mauritius cuckoo-shrike, among other rarities; Blue Bay lagoon diving; Cap Malheureux: much-photographed church, the red-roofed Notre Dame Auxiliatrice, stunning views; Casela Nature Park is within walking distance of Flic En Flac: this 14-hectare park is on the main road 1km south of the turn to Flic en Flac. It is beautifully landscaped and has sweeping views over the coastal plain. The park houses some 1500 birds, representing species from around the world (some in rather small cages) including rare pink pigeons. There are also tigers, zebras, monkeys and deer living in a semi-reserve, and giant tortoises, one of which is 180 years old. Children are well catered for with a petting zoo, playground and mini golf. Casela also offers 'safaris' by jeep, mountain bike or on foot around the nearby 45-sq-km Yemen Reserve, where deer, wild pigs, fruit bats and monkeys can be seen in their natural habitat; prices vary according to the different packages. Quad biking and rock climbing are also on offer. The park has a pleasant lunch-time restaurant serving drinks, snacks and more substantial meals to visitors. Centre de Flacq along the road to Quartier Militaire, Flacq Union of Estates Limited sugar mill largest most modern on the island. Tours of the plant take place during the cane harvest (July to early November); phone ahead to find out when they run; Central plateau towns of Curepipe and Quatre Bones shopping and markets or to Floréal’s textile museum; Chamarel Coloured Earths and the highest waterfall in Mauritius; Coco Isle; Coral Reef; Dolphins; Eureka: preserved historical colonial mansion; Giant Tortoises; Grand Baie nightlife, restaurants, sea trips, shopping; Grand Bassin (Sacred Lake) crater lake, sacred to Hindus, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the country; Grand Gaube a tiny fishing village with a good beach about 6km east of Cap Malheuruex: In 1744 the St Géran foundered off Grand Gaube in a storm, inspiring the famous love story Paul et Virginie, by Bernardin de Ste Pierre. Beyond small rocky bays of Grande Gaube almost no beaches until a long way down the east coast, making any trip beyond here an illuminating glimpse into traditional Mauritian life without the tourists; Ile Aux Cerfs; La Vanille Crocodile Park and Nature Reserve at Rivière des Anguilles specialises in the breeding of Nile Crocodiles, Most Mauritian mammals and reptiles can be seen: skinks, phelsumas, tortoises, turtles, bats, deers, mongooses, monkeys, pigs and domestic livestock such as goats, fat-tailed sheep and donkeys. All is set in a rain forested valley studded with natural springs and streams. The springs contain freshwater prawns and fish. Guided tours are provided; a restaurant and a shop on the premises.

Le Morne Brabant, one of the country's most dramatic peaks; Mare aux Vacoas reservoir is the island’s largest lake; Pamplemousses: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens feature a stunning variety of endemic and foreign plant species. The nearby decommissioned Beau Plan sugar factory has also been converted into a fascinating museum; Port Louis the capital: Le Caudan Waterfront, Chinatown: the region between the two 'friendship gates' on Royal St forms the centre of Port Louis' Chinatown. Here you'll see the rich mercantile life of the hard-working Chinese community, the busy Chinese restaurants and groceries and the streets echoing with the unmistakable clatter of mah jong tiles, Markets, collection of museums and some wonderfully preserved colonial buildings; Sea Trips; Sega Dancing, Ship Models; Souillac to Baie du Cap coastal road, surrounded by untamed scenery and stunning views; Tamarin salt production; Trou D'Eau Douce beaches and restaurants; Acknowledgement: Lonely Planet Guide.

As an alternative to say, Africa, the Algarve, Majorca or Tuscany, Mauritius (Maurice) is now generally regarded as one of the best areas for travel and tourism in the world. The western coast in particular, offers white, sandy, tropical beaches flanked by beautiful coral lagoons, spectacular volcanic mountain scenery, tropical fauna and flora and an all-year-round sunny climate (annual temperatures varying from about 26 - 30 degrees C.) making this area an ideal choice for your holiday of a lifetime! 

Just imagine chilling out on the beach or under the filao trees…or trying water sports, banana boat rides, scuba diving (training and qualifications available), snorkelling, fishing, boating, walking, horse riding, tennis, golf, enjoying the night life and great hospitality…barbeques and sega dancing on the beach, awesome extinct volcanic mountains, sugar cane plantations, colonial history, hot sunny days…the list seems endless and you'll want to come back for more! 

THE MAURITIUS WEST COAST / FLIC EN FLAC AREA

As an alternative to say, Africa, the Algarve, Majorca or Tuscany, Mauritius (Maurice) is now generally regarded as one of the best areas for travel and tourism in the world. The western coast in particular, offers white, sandy, tropical beaches flanked by beautiful coral lagoons, spectacular volcanic mountain scenery, tropical fauna and flora and an all-year-round sunny climate (annual temperatures varying from about 26 - 30 degrees C.) making this area an ideal choice for your holiday of a lifetime! 

Just imagine chilling out on the beach or under the filao trees…or trying water sports, banana boat rides, scuba diving (training and qualifications available), snorkelling, fishing, boating, walking, horse riding, tennis, golf, enjoying the night life and great hospitality…barbeques and sega dancing on the beach, awesome extinct volcanic mountains, sugar cane plantations, colonial history, hot sunny days…the list seems endless and you'll want to come back for more! 

Many excellent, self catering apartments for rent or vacation rentals now offer a great alternative to the more expensive hotel resorts on the island. They offer better value for money than best hotel deals in Mauritius, budget or cheap hotels, beach accommodation rentals or holiday homes in the form of fully furnished apartments or villas at a fraction of the cost. With relatively lower rental rates they have opened the door to more visitors being able to afford to stay and benefit the island’s economy. The bus service is Government-subsidised and a very low-cost way of travelling around but not very comfortable! Or if you are more interested in the history and culture of Mauritius you can explore the island's turbulent colonial past and diversity of people. You will see dramatic rolling landscapes of sugar cane rising to meet the awe-inspiring mountains in the Black River Gorge, declared a national park in 1997 as Le Morne on the coast, visible from many miles is a poignant reminder of the precarious sanctuary of runaway slaves.