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So amidst all the wedding planning, you’re considering a place that is tropical, laid-back, relaxing and romantic for your honeymoon, and Mauritius pops up as a likely contender. Beware, you’re in choppy waters with this thought. Here’s why Mauritius is the worst place to visit for your honeymoon –

1. The Worst Scenic Destination Ever

The undisturbed white sand beaches, deep turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, cleanliness maintained by the locals, the volcanic mountains, forests and Mauritian architecture are not much to be in awe of. It’s not like there are many photo-ops scenes all around you. It only ranks 3rd in the African region’s tourist destinations.

2. Bland Food

So what if the food is a mix of Creole, Indian, French and Chinese cuisine especially famous for its lip-smacking seafood? The food, from the tempting streets to fine-dining is still bland and unaffected, by the locally brewed fresh rum and the resulting creative cocktails.

3. No Romance or Relaxation

After the wedding bustle, you’d think you’ll get the relaxation your body so craves here. But the intimate and private couples massages lasting two to three hours, full body exfoliations, Mauritian fusion spas from different cultures and hydrating baths, sometimes included in Mauritius honeymoon packages, just don’t cut it. As if you’d find private pools, sunbathing on the pristine beaches and swims in the warm ocean water, romantic!

4. Dull Life

How much excitement can scuba diving to the vibrant underwater marine life, kite-surfing, paddle-boarding, couples’ parasailing, skydiving, ski-riding, horse-riding, zip-lining, quad-biking, snorkelling, kayaking and island hopping across Pereybere, Belle Mare, Grand Bay and Blue Bay, truly bring?

5. No Luxurious Indulgence

Mauritius tour packages may offer renting a car for touring around spontaneously, living in three to five star accommodation on the beaches, championship golf courses and shopping for local delights such as hand-carved furniture, art pieces, rugs, etc. which are clearly not much of a luxurious indulgence, newlyweds would crave.

6. Boring Ecology

Top places to visit in Mauritius like the Black River Gorges National Park, the Pamplemousses botanical garden, the lake of Grand Bassin along with underwater corals and marine life, long-living giant tortoises, multitude of bird species and over 700 flowering plants say nothing about Mauritius’ ecology.

7. Nothing Wow about it

The Chamarel Village, known for its Chamarel waterfalls and Seven-Coloured Earth tell us how there’s just no wow factor to this honeymoon destination. The treasure island of Ile Aux Cerfs, the dormant volcano of Trou -aux-Cerfs, the sunsets and sunrises, personal helicopter moves, sky dives further undermine the wow factor.

As you may have guessed, of course this narrative is obviously sarcastic. Mauritius is a breath-taking experience ideal to kick off the married life innings.