Villa living began in Roman times as grand country houses for the upper classes. Villas were often productive estates, almost villages in themselves.
Villas became walled, fortified, and even more self-sufficient, as the empire collapsed, and later many working villas became monasteries.
A Villa from the Renaissance onwards increasingly came to mean an upper-class country house, rather than working estates. Over time, the word villa has come to mean a free-standing house in its own gardens.
If you looking for an upscale garden property in Germany, Southern Europe, Latin American, or the North American West Coast, it may be listed as a villa.
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Aquarium Maurice
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
The Aquarium has adopted a new ecological system of operation and your visit will be a unique experience, whether you are very young or old.
Our numerous tanks and pools, in five buildings contain examples of the rich aquatic life found on and around our...
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Villas De Maitre
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
Villas De Maitre, the accommodation specialist for tailor made luxury villa holidays in Mauritius and Seychelles. Our accommodation is around the islands of Mauritius and Seychelles in beach bungalows, golf villas and pool villas. Villas De Maitre invite ...
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La Maison Créole Euréka
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
The meals at Euréka have a typical flavour of the island... Mauritian dishes are actually a blend of the different cultures coexisting on the island .. For example, the 'rougaille' is a thick mildly spicy tomato sauce cooked with onions, garlic, th...
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Deep-sea Fishing
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
Big game fishing is practised throughout the year in Mauritius although the best season for marlin is from October to April. Besides black and blue marlins, anglers also catch
Tuna: Shoals of Yellow-fin tuna move in to Mauritian waters in March and April...
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Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel Restaurants
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
La Rose Des Vents-64 seats
Serves fish and seafood as well as extraordinary specialities in an elegant yet casual ambiance overlooking Port-Louis harbour.
L'Escale-80 seats
This informal restaurant offers Thai, European, Indian and Mau...
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Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
Mauritius... The word conjures up an aura of mystery, romance and exotic paradise. Experience the rythm of its land, the beauty of its soul, the colourful melange of Africa, Asia and Europe at the world-class Labourdonnais Hotel.
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Le Preskîl Beach Resort
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
Le Preskîl Beach Resort is ideally situated on a natural private peninsula along the South East Coast of Mauritius Island at La Pointe Jérôme, nearby the historical village of Mahébourg and only 15 kilometres from the Internati...
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Le Meridien Ile Maurice Restaurants
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
180°
Breakfast and dinner buffet, with local and international cuisine including specialist chefs creating the magic of 'àla minute cuisine' in a centrally located open kitchen.
Open: Breakfast from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and dinner from 7:...
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Sun Divers Ltee
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
Sundivers ltd, a Padi Gold Palm diving center, and CMAS affiliated, is based at La Pirogue Sun hotel,The Sugar Beach hotel, the Hilton and the Sands resorts,all at Wolmar, on the west coast of Mauritius, where one can find some of the world known sites, s...
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Paradise Diving
Located in
Mauritius,
Mauritius,
Mascarene Islands,
Mauritius
Dive in Mauritius with the friendly Paradise Diving centre team, based at Hotel Coralia - Mont Choisy in the north of the island.
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