Mauritius is paradise for lovers.

Mauritian resorts are offering a huge range of discounts and some exotic packages to Australian honeymoon couples in 2009.

Indulgence and adventure combine in honeymoon packages that include seven days on Mauritius beaches and three to five days in wildlife parks in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania or Botswana. It’s “Out of Africa” meets “Blue Lagoon”.

Honeymoon discounts offered by some Mauritian resorts include 50% off all-inclusive rates and full board (meal) packages for half board prices. In addition, brides can receive 30 to 50% off accommodation rates most of the year round.

Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting, chose Mauritius for his honeymoon because of the beauty of the beaches and the variety of activities and romantic escapes on the island.

Accommodation rates in Mauritius include two or three meals and a huge range of land water sports including water skiing for free. There are spas by French cosmetics companies at most resorts, golf courses designed by the world’s best and even discount fashion outlets for European labels.

Colonial French Plantation houses, romantic day trips to your own fantasy island, walks in the high country, bonfires on beaches and visits to bustling produce markets can all add variety to honeymoons in Mauritius.

Both partners are bound to be satisfied in Mauritius.

Many resorts offer free champagne and a free spa treatment to honeymoon couples. Private dinners on the beach and overnight catamaran cruises are also popular with Australian honeymooners. You can even honeymoon underwater in Mauritius and visit coral reefs in a submersible watercraft.

Mauritius is a safe destination, free of diseases and civil unrest and lies mid way between Europe and Australia in the Indian Ocean. Most Mauritians speak English and French and the local Creole culture brings “joie de vivre” to the entire island.