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06:30 A.M. IT IS NOT THE SHRILL SOUND OF YOUR ALARM, BUT THEGENTLE RIPPLES OF THE WAVES THAT GREET YOU IN THE EARLYMORNING. THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT THE SEA IS NEAR. A DREAMPLACE FOR SEA LOVERS, THE DOMAINE DE BEL OMBRE IS IDEALLYLOCATED ON THE SOUTHERN COAST OF MAURITIUS, WHERE THEOCEAN’S TURQUOISE SHADES AND WILD GREEN LANDS BLEND INTOTAL HARMONY. IF “HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN” MEANS SUNBATHINGFOR SOME, MANY WOULD RATHER JUMP INTO THE WATER!Pedal boats, canoeing and glass-bottom boattrips are some regular family activities thatalways bring their share of fun. However,the diversity of water sports on offer is aninvitation to experience new thrills. Thereis an activity for each hour of the day!At dawn, the quiet lagoon is perfect forpaddleboarding. Under the surface of thecalm and translucent water, sand-colouredfish can be spotted. For those who seekin-depth relaxation, the morning silenceis ideal for promising paddle yoga andmeditation sessions. Later on, when thewind comes up, the South becomes theparadise of kite- and wind-surfers! It is nosecret: with steady trade winds and perfectwaves, Mauritius is one the world’s best kitesurf spots. No wonder that the KiteGlobingSchool has settled at the heart of theDomaine de Bel Ombre – more precisely atthe C Beach Club.The most popular kite surf style is the“freeride”, but you may also want to trythe “freestyle” (jumps and stunts) or the“waveriding” (or “surfkite”), which is acombination of surf and kite. “Wakestyle”(when tricks are performed with a lowwing) and long distances are often favouredby the more adventurous riders. Ouronly advice: follow the safety rules andbe patient. “Nobody can try kite surf bythemselves”, says Kathrin, KiteGlobing’smanager.“You first need to be guided, to understand thewind and master the technique…” Risk-takersare warned! After spending a day chasingthe wind along a spectacular coastline,euphoric kite-surfers love to gather arounda Phoenix* beer to share their experiencesand compare their sunburns. “Nissa net!”**,as Mauritians would put it!*a local beer brand - **so much fun!12
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