Read the Travel Section in LUXURY magazine - January 2011 Issue . Travel section is sponsored by Dakkak Group : Travel and Tourism for inquiries contact : rahmad@dakkak.com

1. Mauritius
A sparkling crystal on the planet that will not only enchant you, but will uplift your soul, making you feel
that you belong to the chosen few embracing beauty of real heavens on earth. Every visitor enjoys personal
attention. Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face. Behind each smile lays the promise
of a unique holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colors and tastes, the island set in its turquoise sea, is an
oasis of peace and serenity. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together,
offers an essential beauty that will compel to return to its shores another time. Dakkak Holidays wishes your
stay in Mauritius to remain engraved in your memory forever.
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2. Ancient Cities, Qreen Oases and Golden Sands
Grand Bay
What to See? Grand Bay was the first area of the island to fully experience the tourist
boom. A shopping and leisure paradise, Grand Bay also happens to be
the area where Mauritian head for when they want a fun-filled night out
(restaurants, bars and discos). Recently renovated, La Cuvette beach is well
worth a visit.
Pereybère
The wonderful Pereybere public beach is popular because of its shopping
facilities, restaurants and pubs
Balaclava Ruins
A few meters away from Baie aux Tortues, which 17th century sailors
named after the many tortoises in the area, can be found the ruins of the
old Balaclava estate. Visitors will be able to see the sea walls, whose initial
foundations were laid down by Mahé de Labourdonnais.
The Triolet Shivala
The longest village on the island, Triolet offers an opportunity to visit the
biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath, first built in 1819 in honor of the
Gods Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Muruga, Brahma and Ganesha.
The Labourdonnais Orchards
Discover a large variety of tropical fruit trees, colorful and perfumed exotic
flowers. Trips on mountain bikes or hiking are possible.
Marine life:
Mauritius boasts a huge range of sea treasures and infinite
wealth. The Mauritian sea never fails to surprise: multi-
colored fish, moray eels, magnificent coral beds.
Skin-diving masks, flippers and scuba diving equipments.
Enjoy one of the happiest experiences in the world! Whether
you are in a diving suit or in a submarine, Mauritius can
introduce you to the secrets of its submarine world.
One of the most spectacular ways to explore the ocean beds
is to go on board the Blue Safari submarine. You will enjoy
a superb encounter with the marine life and get a chance
to see various wrecks dating back to the 17th century.
Night diving, «honeymoon» diving and training sessions are
available

3. General Info:
Geography
Mauritius is located approximately 2000 kilometers
to the south eastern coast of Africa and lies east of
Madagascar on 20°5, 57.5E. The country covers an
area of 1865km with 330 kilometers of coastline.
Mauritius is 45km in width and 65km in length.
Language
Most people in Mauritius are bilingual and are equally
fluent in English
and French. Creole and French are the main
languages in the everyday environment and several
oriental languages are also spoken.
Medical services
Free public medical facilities are widely available.
Private clinics provide medical services for a fee.
Shopping
Shopping hours in our main cities range from 9:30 a.m
to 7:30 p.m (Monday-Saturday). Some shops are open
till noon on Sundays and public holidays. Many duty
free shops and modern shopping centers (Caudan,
Curepipe, Floréal Square, Happy World House, Orchard
Centre) offer a wide choice of products.
Please note that there are no shops open in Rose-Hill,
Curepipe and Quatre-Bornes on Thursday afternoon.
Emergency
Police (ambulance):999, Police: 208-7018/20
Fire: 995, Samu: 114
What to wear
Take your best beach and casual wear. In the winter
months (June -September), carry some light woolen
clothing for the cool evenings.
Please show due respect when visiting religious
places. Wear appropriate clothing (and remove
leather shoes and belts) when entering the premises.
Currency
The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) which
is divided into 100 cents (cs). At the latest exchange
rate, one Euro is worth around Rs. 30.
Customs.

4. Jordan Travel Section
Feynan Eco-lodge
(Dana, Jordan) Escape the beaten path. A sensory experience awaits.
“This is an incredible lodge in a beautiful place run by
remarkably nice people.” Edtravels too much, TripAdvisor.
Deep in the heart of the mountainous Dana Biosphere Reserve,
at the end of a rugged track, an idyllic candle-lit lodge rests in the
magnificent Wadi Feynan.
Here, set against the glorious desert landscape, guests staying at
the 26-room lodge can be found adventuring through the untouched
outdoors, sipping mint tea with the native Bedouin, exploring local
archaeological sites or simply unwinding in the serene courtyards and
terraces of the candle-lit complex; safe in the knowledge that they are
vacationing in a socially and environmentally-responsible way.
Hailed as one of the top fifty ecolodges in the world by National
Geographic Adventure Magazine, the solar powered Feynan Ecolodge
offers the most developed eco-experience in Jordan; an experience
made possible by a unique partnership between EcoHotels and
the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, a Jordanian NGO
devoted to the protection of the Kingdom’s finest natural landscapes.
Dakkak Tours International DMC, advises Jordan visitors never leave
Jordan without stopping for a desert escape in Feynan.
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