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Mauritius is a beautiful, cosmopolitan island .It is a crucible of diverse cultures and religions. The various population movements of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries have made Mauritius a unique blend of different races, cultures and religions. People of European, African, Indian and Chinese origins have created a multiracial society where the various cultures and traditions flourish in peace and harmony.

English is the official language but most people in Mauritius are bilingual being equally fluent in English and French. Creole and French predominate everyday life and several oriental languages are also spoken. You will hear Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Telegu, Marathi, Mandarin and Bojpoori.

Geography
Mauritius is located approximately 2000 kilometres 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 kilometres of coastline. Mauritius is 45km in width and 65km in length.

Language
English is the official language but most people in Mauritius are bilingual being equally fluent in English and French. Creole and French predominate everyday life and several oriental languages are also spoken. You will hear Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Telegu, Marathi, Mandarin and Bojpoori.

Climate
The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22°C and 27°C. In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to about 26°C in February. The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.

Well the winter season is soon upon us. Maybe you are a sun dweller and hibernation beckons until the spring. Sleep well! However if you are like me, every morning you go to the window and check to see if the first snowfall has arrived. Not yet I tell you but very soon. Here in Scandinavia we relish the white stuff. Being out and about in the crisp mornings revitalises the soul. Skiing the slopes provides the adrenalin fix and the evenings drinking single malt whisky in front of the fire with the loved one caps the day off with the required romance we all need. Winter is the eutopia of millions.

For those of you who are preparing for the winter outdoors buying the appropriate clothing, equipment and footwear, I want to write a little for you on a discovery I have unearthed. It is the reusable hand warmer. These basically come in 2 forms: small packets which can be activated to produce heat and metal objects that can be held in the hand or placed in the pocket to heat on demand.

The reusable hand warmer I have added to my outdoor equipment is the Platinum Catalyst Flameless Metal Hand Warmer made by Xtreme. This little beauty takes the form similar to that of a metal cigarette lighter and fits in to the hand or pocket so snugly it feels like it has always belonged there. Once you have filled it with lighter fuel this gadget can give you comfortable heat for up to 24 hours continuously. To start the hand warmer all you need do is ignite it with a cigarette lighter which takes no more than 2 seconds.

It is nice every once in awhile to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to take a moment to sit back and relax with that certain someone. Kick up your heels and enjoy a weekend away in a romantic cabin retreat.

Come to Milton, FL to find the perfect romantic getaway. Florida has long been known for its beaches, atmosphere and sunsets. Enjoy all of that and more in Milton. Here sits Adventures Unlimited, an outdoors outfitter that caters to outdoors adventurist as well as love-sick couples in need of some alone time.

Adventures Unlimited has several romantic cabins that guest can choose to stay in. From cabins designed just for the couple in mind to those that will also accommodate children, there is something for everyone here.

Stay in the Granny Peaden’s cottage. Watch the flames flicker in the fireplace as you enjoy a wonderful meal prepared in the cabin’s full kitchen. This romantic cabin features hardwood floors, period pieces and an adorable white picket fence. It has enough room to hold up to 6 people but also has space to getaway from everyone. Sneak away from the family and enjoy some alone time on the back porch that overlooks Wolfe Creek.

Is it just the two of you? Maybe you would prefer the Tupelo. This two person romantic cabin has one bedroom and is located on the beautiful Coldwater Creek. It comes with a gas fireplace, a screened porch with a spectacular view of the Creek, and a full size bathroom with garden tub, perfect for bubble baths.

I have been into caravans for some years now and frankly I think it’s one of the best ways to relax and see the UK. I used to spend a great deal of time trying to find holidays and book hotels and I found it really frustrating. A friend of mine suggested going on a caravan holiday to Wales, I have to admit reluctantly I accepted and I have never looked back!

I have had a few caravans now and feel that it is so nice to tour Brittain in a home away from home, but this post is to warn all those fellow enthusiasts about the risks of not insuring your caravan. A lot of people don’t understand that you not only need insurance but you need full cover touring caravan insurance, if you don’t you can live to regret it as I did. On a lovely holiday to Scotland, my caravan was vandalised whilst on a hill walk with my husband, and my basic insurance didn’t cover it. After looking around for a while for comprehensive caravan insurance I came across the Caravan Club Site, which offers a wide range of insurances but I recommend their touring caravan insurance policy.

Author: Josie Taylor