If you are looking for a cheap holiday water sports vacation, you will want to visit the island in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius is one place to enjoy a glass bottom boat excursion, mini sailing, snorkeling, paddle boats, kayaking and wind surfing. For the typical tourist this might not sound all the exciting, but then again, Mauritius has something for everyone to enjoy. You can visit the beautiful waterfalls, take a mountain bike ride, or do some deep-sea fishing, horseback riding or take in some of the live entertainment at night. This is a cheap holiday vacation with something for the entire family to enjoy.

The Indian Ocean offers a warm climate with a breeze that whispers across your face. It is a true paradise when you are looking for somewhere to get away, relax, and have fun. You will find that the area is breathtaking and offers beauty you cannot see anywhere else. Since the island is surrounded by the ocean, wherever you decide to stay, will allow you to enjoy activities and attractions you cannot see nor do anywhere else.

When you are looking for a cheap holiday vacation, the Indian Ocean would be a great destination getaway. You can find packages that will include airfare, transportation and accommodations at some of the finest hotels in the area. Whether you choose to stay at Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles or Sri Lanka, you will have a fantastic vacation with plenty of memories to take home with you. You can have a special trip when you plan ahead, but if you need a quick getaway, the Indian Ocean is one place to get lost and enjoy the sounds of the ocean.

The underwater coral reefs in the blues waters of the Indian Ocean are worth your time as well as visiting the many lagoons around the area. You can visit the local market or take a tour of the Islamic Centre. You will find that the architecture is extraordinary and offers history of the area. You will have a great time when you plan this destination as the one for your cheap holiday vacation.

Marine Life
The ocean surrounding Mauritius has a rich underwater life. To experience sights like tropical rainbow fish and eels and some of the oceans greatest coral reefs all you will need is take a scuba diving certificate to enjoy this fantastic sight or you can experience it just with a snorkel and a pair of flippers. Undoubtedly the best way to really experience these magical underwater reefs is by submarine. During the underwater trip You will experience shipwrecks as well as life under

We need to be OK with sharing emotions
Readers offer advice on sharing emotions and more.
Tolt MacDonald Park: A lively urban camp-out in our own backyard
The answer to high gas prices is in our backyard: Tolt MacDonald Park in King County.
The Grounded Gardener: New ideas let the water-wise reign
Low-impact techniques that save and filter rainwater can be incorporated into new development or established gardens.
Just Ask: For bigger dahlias, remove side shoots
Ask Marianne Binetti: What's the secret to big dahlias? Can a deck be built around a tree without hurting it? What to do with fading summer lilies?
Dance to the blues and help fight hunger
Ciscoe Morris' to-do list: Dance to help fight hunger, control those pesky fruit flies, and stop fertilizing your shrubs.
Green Gardening: How kids can build a bond with nature
Garden expert Ann Lovejoy shares the power of actively connecting tomorrow's adults to today's natural world.
Edibles: Is it ripe? Let your senses be your guide
Come to your senses when you buy peaches.
Garden Book: 'The Gardener's Palette: A Year of Color in the Flower Garden'
Garden book review -- The Gardener's Palette: A Year of Color in the Flower Garden
Drinks: The Delebate
Garden book review -- The Gardener's Palette: A Year of Color in the Flower Garden
The You Docs: Can you spot the cancer myths?
In some ways, cancer is like pests in your house -- the cells have no regard for the traditional rules of your body.
Online
In some ways, cancer is like pests in your house -- the cells have no regard for the traditional rules of your body.
Garden Calendar
A look at upcoming gardening events.
Meet Our Experts
Here is the public appearance schedule during the next eight days for members of our garden writing team.
Till death do you part means just that: Faithfulness to disabled wife is right thing to do
A reader writes: "My wife is totally disabled because of a massive stroke and probably won't ever get better. Now some of my friends are telling me I'm crazy not to find a mistress."
Talking with neighbors could resolve conflict
A reader writes: "My neighbors are amazingly rude. They've been leaving large pieces of trash on the sidewalk, and it overflows onto my property. What should I do?"
Only you can control how you choose to live
Readers offer advice on nagging, being married to a hothead and marrying the "ideal" mate.
If you spot luscious, fresh figs at a farmers market, snap them up
The elusive fresh fig is at the height of its summer season, its cushion-soft, honey-sweet flesh primed to shine in a salad or on a cheese plate, equally appetizing whether paired with meats or topping a tart.
Dave Freeman, co-author of "100 Things" travel guide, dies
Dave Freeman, co-author of "100 Things To Do Before You Die," a travel guide and ode to odd adventures that inspired readers and imitators, died after hitting his head at home.
Dinner: Mushroom, Pepper and Onion Quesadillas
Dave Freeman, co-author of "100 Things To Do Before You Die," a travel guide and ode to odd adventures that inspired readers and imitators, died after hitting his head at home.
On Food: Boat Street Cafe's owner now sells those unusual pickles
Love the unusual pickles at Boat Street Cafe? Well, now you can buy them at the several local stores, as well as the restaurant.
The Green Kitchen: Fill the freezer with summer's best
The Green Kitchen: Tips for freezing your summer fruit.

water. An absolute treat is the Under Sea Walk where you will be able to experience what it is like to walk on the sea bed, of course in absolute safety.

Mauritius is a mixture of cultures and religions and the local cuisine has very much been influenced by this fact. A vacation in Mauritius is a gastronomic pleasure that allows you to enjoy food from all around the world. Mauritian menus are a mixture of Indian, Chinese, French and Creole, Asian and Creole dishes.