July 15, 2011

Ile Aux Cerfs- The Island of Deer...!!

Ile Aux Cerfs in French translates to Island of Deer in English. Situated off the main island of Mauritius, Ile Aux Cerfs is an exotic island with white sands and blue waters everywhere. In contrast to its name this island does not have any deers.





A long drive from my resort in Bel Ombre took me to Trou d Eau Douce, a beautiful fishing hamlet on the eastern coast of Mauritius. From there I was transported on a speed to this beautiful Deer Island. The sea changed colours as i travelled from the main land to Ile Aux Cerfs. This lovely island is quite prominent on the tourist map and is also frequently visited by the locals. Its a nice destination for a day's picnic.




I strolled across the island and collected a couple of beautiful shells and corals. Ile Aux cerfs also boasts of a five star hotel, a golf course and a lot of water sport activities. The island was swarming with European and Indian tourists. It is claimed that it takes more than 3 hours to cover the whole island by foot. Being a lazy soul I decided against that adventure and instead sat in the shade and enjoyed the scenery.



With nothing much to do than lazing around I spent the evening staring at the blue waters and the white yachts in the distance. This island must definitely be on the list of places to visit in Mauritius. Except for the crowd, this beautiful tiny island is definitely a paradise.

Signing Note: If not a writer or a poet, any visitor to this island would definitely turn into a day dreamer...!!

30 comments:

  1. Thrilled by watching pics above
    Great shots

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  2. @ Maya..Thank you..

    @ Jyoti.. Thank you..

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  3. lovely place . thanks for the virtual tour

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  4. Haylooo!:) I have yet to see the sea with as many hues and shades of blue as I have seen in these gorgeous pictures! Very captivating!!

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  5. yet another set of awesome shots. love the shades of blue in ur pics :)

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  6. @ TGS, Mee, Sandeep- Thanks a ton..

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  7. Wow - amazing photos! Great job!

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  8. design created by nature.... excellent

    nicely clicked....

    thanks

    my post on Chitharal Rock Temple

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  9. Thank you. Shall definitely go through your post.

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  10. Omg. Such pretty Pictures i tell you. Couldn't take my eyes off this place. And being a lil bit of a writer... i am dying to go here now. :) Good job !

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  11. Thanks AnjLi and head there soon. :)

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  12. i am excited to see ur captures ! wish i cud be here ..right away

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    1. Thanks for dropping by. Head there soon. Its a beautiful country.

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  13. pictures are very inviting..watching vastness of emerald blue water must be really soothing.

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  14. Awesome post.You tempted me enough to pack my bags and head straight to the land of deers

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  15. what bliss! Would love to laze around those white sands and blue waters...

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  16. It's really like a dream..wonderful !!

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  17. Hello Das ! I love reading your blog and reading it. And those who have shared their photos are very much. I liked it I like walking around and Island has gone twice and next month we are preparing for the Goa Tour.thanks for shared .
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