Mauritius Holidays Continue Strong Despite the Bad Press

If you keep up with the news from the Vanilla Islands you are probably familiar with a stream of bad news that's been coming out of Mauritius within the last couple of months. Most notably has been the government shake-up which has seen several key cabinet officials resigning from their post since the beginning of August. In addition, the Socialist party has also withdrawn from the government coalition in a protest over how an ethics investigation of one of its members was being conducted.

Adding to the string of bad news is a recent report that air Mauritius is running a loss of about £11 million for the current calendar year; this despite encouraging reports this past spring that the government-owned airline was set to return to profitability. The change in fortunes has been attributed largely to lower-than-expected passenger numbers and the continually soaring cost of jet fuel. Yet despite the bad news, tourism in Mauritius is still doing very well.

For Mauritius holidays, all inclusive packages still remain the most popular option for tourists coming to the island. They are the most economical and convenient way to travel overseas. And even though Seychelles has become a media darling over the last couple of years, and her tourist numbers are up as well, Mauritius continues to lead the Indian Ocean region. Those who have visited already know this is for good reason. There are few spots on earth as perfect for a 10-day holiday as this island.

Mauritius' greatest selling point is her near-perfect tropical weather. Because the island is so near the equator temperatures are very consistent throughout the year, accompanied by plenty of sunshine. Combined with the natural beauties of Mauritius which include white sand beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and incredible mountains, it's easy to see why the locals claim their island was created before the Garden of Eden. Mauritius is truly a tropical paradise and favourite travel destination for many Europeans.

At the same time tourist industry development in Mauritius continues as a pretty brisk pace. There are several new hotels slated to be open by sometime next year as well as a ten-year development project under way to provide visitors with a multi-faceted resource and entertainment venue complete with hotels, restaurants, theme parks, shopping, and more. When the complex is completed it's expected to be the crown jewel of the Indian Ocean region.

While tourism continues strong in Mauritius officials fear that might change if they cannot turn things around at the national airline. Some have suggested the country follow the lead of Seychelles and open their airport to a handful of private carriers. So far government allies have resisted such suggestions. Yet they might have no other alternative down the road if current trends continue.

For your Mauritius holidays, all inclusive packages are available from, Mauritius Holidays Direct, the specialist holiday company based in the UK . They also have great deals for honeymoon, wedding, and family holidays as well.