All India, 05th December 2013: Mauritius has established itself as an internationally recognized golf destination over the past decade. It is a paradise for nature lovers. There is to more to idyllic island than fabulous beaches. Mauritius golfing holidays are a real specialty in the world. Mauritius offers great value high quality accommodation and the natural beauty of the island it is consider being the best long haul golfing destination in the world.

The island takes its golfing so seriously, that it is now rated among the world’s top ten golf destinations thanks to its top-quality courses. If you fancy a game, there couldn’t be a more beautiful setting on which to play 18 holes. Besides the famous Gymkhana Club – the oldest golf club in the southern hemisphere. Mauritius boasts a grand total of seven 18-hole golf courses, each of which provides a unique golfing experience to the tourists.

The 18 hole golf courses in Mauritius are Anahita golf course, Golf Du Château, Le Touessrok, Le Paradis, Tamarina Golf Estate, The Legend and The Links. The Le Touessrok Golf Club was voted as one of the top 10 golf courses in the world by two prestigious golf magazines.

Each one of them is internationally rated and all offer different challenges against a stunning backdrop. There are also nine-hole courses at some resorts such as Maritim, One & Only Le Saint Géran and Shandrani. In addition to its stunning courses, Mauritius also has a number of excellent golf academies where trained professional can help your clients to get the most out of their game.

In 2008, the island was awarded the title of Golf Destination of the Year, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf States, by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). The growing popularity of the destination as a golf destination has played host to several major tournaments such as Mauritius Commercial Bank Open (formerly known as the Mauritius Open), the Mauritius Golf Masters and the Mercedes-Benz Golf Tournament – the most popular golf tournament in India.

Most of the golf courses offer refined cuisine, pro boutiques and some of them also include a spa and health centre as well. Mauritius gives a chance to practice and enjoy golf with spectacular weather conditions, located on beautiful sites with the sea as a backdrop.

The golf holidays in Mauritius are guaranteed to be breathtakingly scenic. For a combination of adventure with luxury on your holiday, experience a deep sea fishing expedition on a private yacht with full bar and butler service. Mauritius holiday offers some of the worlds finest diving and snorkeling where one can experience over a thousand different types of marine life.

About Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA):

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority aspires to expand the diverse product offering of the destination through a gamut of integrated destination marketing initiatives. The MTPA regularly channelizes its resources in marketing and promotion of Mauritius not just only sun, sand and sea destination but also a holistic destination which offers leisure, rejuvenation and entertainment. The focused approach adopted by the MTPA has resulted in a significant increase in the tourist in-flow from India that includes honeymooners, leisure travelers, MICE and corporate travelers.

For any further information or assistance please contact:

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority

c/o TRAC Representations (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Ms. Akanksha Sharma | 011 22312294, 9873812364 | Email: pr@tracrep.com