Plaisance Airport also referred to as Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International airport is a main airstrip serving the Island of Mauritius. This international airport is situated in plaine Magnien, adjacent to Plaisance and 48km away from Port Louis. The airstrip is named after the first Mauritian Prime minister. Plaisance Airport is the main service point for Air Mauritius; which also serves as a hanger facility where most airplane repairs are done. But away from the official business, Plaisance airstrip is the gateway to the outside world to come and enjoy the best of Mauritius attractions.
Mauritius may be a small Island tucked deep in the Indian ocean but there is only one word to describe it; breathtaking. The white sandy beaches and the coral reefs are the highlights of this paradise destination with scores of activities available for you. You may need a car hire for those small drives through the Island; but the drives won’t be long once you get immersed into the world of Canyoning, treetop hiking and river trek escapades.
Immediately you leave Plaisance Airport on your car hire, you can’t waste any time but dive right into the Treetop Botanical walks through wood made footbridges and will take you an hour to finish. These nature hikes are open to all ages and can be a great family moment. Another family treat you may like to indulge in is an unforgettable Safari drive; here you get a close interaction with Lions, Cheetahs, Zebras, indigenous Birds and famous gigantic crocodiles and tortoises strong enough to give you a piggy back ride.
Mauritius boast of the most exquisite beach in the world and you cannot afford to live this great Island without sampling some nostalgic sea activity. Once more you may find yourself leaving your car hire behind as you enjoy the catamaran cruise stretching from the south coast to the east coast of the Indian Ocean coastline. How about a visit to Gabriel Island enjoying the crystal blue waters on a luxurious catamaran; about 42ft. At around noon, a delicious barbeque lunch; the menu consists of fish cuisine, tasty chicken and an assortment of fresh fruit salad. If you aren’t the meat kind of guy, you don’t have to worry as the Gabriel Island chefs will prepare a vegetarian special for you.
After an amazing meal at the Gabriel Island, this becomes the perfect time to venture into the lagoons where swimming and snorkeling is the order of the day. If you get lucky you could spot some whales and dolphins then later get treated to some snacks and perhaps a drink courtesy of Bar services available at the lagoon.
The activities and adventure begin immediately you arrive at Plaisance Airport and the experience Mauritius has to offer is one you can never forget; and probably will have you coming back for more next holiday season. You don’t have to worry about car hire as there are available rental brands like Hertz, Honk, Europcar, Avis, Budget, Alamo and many others; all with a pocket friendly price tag, perhaps a holiday season treat.
