Travel Tips

Do you want to get away from city life, and have an exciting change from your everyday environment? Would you like a vacation which is decidely different from everything in your daily routine? If your answer to these questions is “Yes!” you will love a Mauritius vacation focused on an eco-tour.

An eco-tour on Mauritius is the most excellent choice in travel destinations for anyone who delights in nature and the natural environment. The unspoiled beauty you will find here on this island is beyond compare! You will have the opportunity to not only view but also explore one of the most beautiful natural environments in the world. Whether your taste is for photographing the vast mountains, walking through the forests, or taking a little adventure in the waterfalls, there is nothing quite like the experience you will enjoy on Mauritius.

The plant life that you will find in the Botanical Garden cannot be found anywhere else. You will see a wide variety of exotic plants, as well as some of the most spectacular palm trees anywhere in the world. The enormous water lilies are of the most breathtaking plant forms that you could ever see! The Botanical Garden, which encompasses sixty acres, is one of the most famous of its kind worldwide.

Wildlife is also in abundance on Mauritius. Deer, boars, and tortoises are only a few of the wildlife highlights which you will encounter on the island. While you may take part in a bit of game hunting if you wish, you will also see that the wildlife of Mauritius will provide wonderful photographic opportunities. This makes an eco-tour on Mauritius as appropriate and fun for the young children as it will be for the adults no one will go home from this vacation without a host of delightful experiences to share and to remember.

If you would like to have an even more personal experience with nature at its best, your Mauritius vacation offers some very special ways for you to do so. You can explore the ocean floor and the life forms in the ocean on the Blue Safari submarine. If you wish, you can easily learn how to walk on the ocean floor itself; or you can have the excitement of getting thoroughly equipped for a day of skin-diving. You will be able to see all of the different types of marine life, and you may also encounter shipwrecks from four centuries in the past.

During your Mauritius vacation’s eco-tour, you will see that this island has an abundance of opportunities for you to learn about and enjoy this island in all of its splendor, both in the waters and on the land. Whether you know little about nature and wish to learn, or whether you are already quite familiar with natural resources and would like a vacation spot where you can best enjoy it all, an eco-tour on Mauritius will more than meet your expectations it will be the vacation trip of your dreams!

If you’re an outdoors kind of person and really enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, or simply enjoy not being trapped inside a building all day, then Seattle Washington has plenty to offer you should you decide to visit. When planning your visit to Seattle, you will probably find that there are many things that appeal to you and it is quite difficult to narrow them down by interest alone.

This is the point when I divide activities into categories such as: things I really want to do, things that seem interesting, and things that will really just pass the time. Then, I take those things and do a reality (which translates to price) check. I try to justify the expenses of the things I really want to do that are more than I’d like to pay by sneaking in things I’d like to do equally as much for free. It’s a great concept and works really well when giving children a choice of activities. Let them choose between two free activities. They still get a voice and feel as though they are an important part of the decision making process and you aren’t spending $50 an hour for them to jump on a fancy trampoline.

Here are some of the excellent free activities that can be enjoyed in the great outdoors of Seattle Washington. The really great news is that many of these are actually both entertaining and educational. This is good for you and the kids who will leave Seattle with some degree of knowledge about something other than the ice cream flavors that are offered there.

The first freebie that I recommend is the Volunteer Park Conservatory. This is of special interest to those who love flowers. The conservatory is divided into five houses which each provides a suitable habitat for growing very specific plants. The five houses are: Bromeliad House, which is members of the pineapple family; Palm House, which consists of about 1200 species; Fern House, which features an assortment of tropical ferns and other exotic plants; Seasonal Display House, which changes with the season and consists of many common and recognizable house plants; and Cactus House, which is rather self explanatory. The conservatory is free to the public and a great way to pass time for any flower lover in your group.

Next there is the Washington Arboretum Park. This park is actually a 200-acre arboretum that was designed by the same firm responsible for the design of Central Park in New York. The park hosts 40,000 trees, shrubs, and vines. You can pay for a tour or simply wander around and enjoy the landscape. The purpose of this park is to preserve certain species of plants while offering education to the public and anyone who wishes to learn and benefit from the knowledge that can be gained there.

Next there is the Woodland Park Rose Garden. This garden is located next to the zoo but is open to the public free of charge. There is a $4 parking fee during zoo hours, but parking is free after hours. The climate of Seattle is mild enough that roses seem to flourish and grow beautifully here. The rose gardens receive over 200,000 visitors each year and are a great sight to see while you are visiting Seattle.

Finally, there is Discovery Park. This park offers stunning views and a place to contemplate the beauty of nature and the surroundings of Seattle. The park itself is 534-acres making it the largest city park in Seattle. The purpose of this park was to provide sanctuary for wildlife and a place to learn about nature for those who were interested. The park has a play area for children, picnic equipment, and trails and paths for exploration.

Nature is a wonderful thing to behold and Seattle is blessed with some of the most beautiful natural surroundings on earth. It only makes sense that while on vacation you should be able to enjoy the beautiful plants, animals, and scenery that abound in the area. I sincerely hope you take the opportunity to enjoy some of these great places.