| The Indian Ocean is well known for its | | | | If you are not an experienced diver, the |
| awesome dive sites, with particular | | | | Shandrani also offers instruction, with |
| favourites being found on the North East | | | | affiliations to CMAS, PADI, National |
| coast of South Africa, the Maldives and the | | | | Geographic and MSDA. |
| stunning islands of the Seychelles. Diving | | | | |
| holidays to Mauritius are often overlooked, | | | | The west coast of Mauritius is a region with |
| yet Mauritius is a diver's paradise and has a | | | | a variety of interesting dive spots. Average |
| number of dive sites which are well worth a | | | | visibility: 20 to 25 meters. There is no |
| dip for both beginners and advanced divers | | | | typical 'diving season'. Beautiful conditions |
| alike. | | | | exist all year round but the visibility can, |
| | | | of course, be affected by waves, plankton, |
| All of the Beachcomber Hotels either have | | | | tides or rain. |
| dive centres on site, or if staying at the | | | | |
| Dinarobin, at the Paradis right next door! | | | | A unique experience is the sight of dolphins |
| Therefore all you have to do is wander down | | | | in the southwest! All year, in the Le Morne |
| after breakfast in one of the stunning | | | | Region where the Paradis and Dinarobin Hotels |
| restaurants, to collect your kit ready for | | | | and resorts are located, one can admire these |
| your mornings dive. Why not relax on the | | | | fascinating creatures in their natural |
| beach or perhaps try your hand at sailing or | | | | environment. |
| water skiing, before venturing out on your | | | | |
| afternoons dive! The conditions are excellent | | | | Not to miss: the famous PASSE ST.JACQUES-dive |
| all year round, with water temperatures | | | | in Le Morne: Whitefinsharks, Grey reefsharks, |
| between 20 and 28 degrees centigrade (5 mill | | | | Bullsharks, Eaglerays and Stingrays |
| in winter, 3 mill in summer). Summer air | | | | |
| temperatures rise between November and | | | | Mauritius is not only on land but also under |
| February, but the inter seasons are also | | | | water, a real garden of Eden:- Clear |
| excellent with air temperature rarely | | | | turquoise seas, an abundance of live coral |
| dropping below 23 degrees. | | | | reefs and beautiful tropical fish. |
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| The Shandrani Hotel is the only five star all | | | | Children's diving holidays to Mauritius at a |
| inclusive which really is all inclusive! Yes, | | | | Beachcomber Hotel start with the Bubble Maker |
| not only is all your food and drink included, | | | | programme for children as young as 10 years |
| but so are your dives! The hotel offers a | | | | old. Alternatively snorkeling and glass |
| great location from which to explore the 200+ | | | | bottom boat trips are also popular. |
| shipwrecks lying on the island's seabed! As | | | | |
| the only National Geographic PADI-Dive centre | | | | Non diving partners will be happy about all |
| in the Indian Ocean, the Shandrani Hotel | | | | the other activities and excursion |
| offers all dives free for qualified divers. | | | | possibilities in Mauritius. The Paradis and |
| You can explore wrecks off the southern | | | | Dinarobin share a superb 18 hole golf course, |
| coast, or the stunning shoals of tropical | | | | plus an array of other land and water sports, |
| fish on the extensive coral reefs. | | | | including tennis, waterskiing, sailing and a |
| | | | wonderful Clarins Spa at Dinarobin. |