Mauritius island nation is best known for its tranquility and the most chosen holiday destination. Life seems to standstill at this place where the soul rejuvenates under the blue serene skies and cool sea breezes! Mauritius Honeymoon Packages are the best selected packages to make the special moments memorable. Geologically this island is very young and was created by natural volcanic activities. Tremendous underwater volcanic activities around 8 million years ago have given birth to this natural beauty in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
Mountain ranges encircle the island which are approximately 800 meters above sea level. The flora and fauna of this beautiful island are remarkable and spending holidays in this part of the world is the best gift you can give to yourself. Find yourself in the midst of the freshness of nature and pamper yourself with the best Mauritius Holiday Packages. Due to its volcanic range it has the most unique terrain and the world’s rarest plants and animals. It was the only habitat in the world to the now extinct bird –Dodo.
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Around 4 million years ago this extinct bird found its origin in this part of the world. It is known to be a descendent of the modern pigeon. This bird did not have any predators and the food that it relied on was found in abundance, so virtually owing to the process of evolution it lost its ability to fly. The average weight of this flightless bird was around 10-17 kgs and its height around one meter. The geological situation of this island made it the most important destination for the sailors involved in the spice trade.
As this island was situated in the middle of the trade destinations it was an important stop over. The Portuguese sailors found the meat of this flightless bird as a delicacy and thus the Dodo found its first predators. This bird laid its eggs in ground nests, and the rats and monkeys feed on its eggs. As it did not have the ability to run very fast due to the structure of its leg bones, this flightless bird saw a very fast extinction process.
In terms of its economy Mauritius scores very well due to its openness and competitive markets. The tourism industry of Mauritius has flourished into a very strong infrastructure and backbone of prosperity. Interestingly this island nation has received the World's Best Beach Award at the World Travel Awards in January 2012. Hence it leaves no stone unturned in terms of its ability and capacity to offer the best Mauritius Holiday packages for every age group.
