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It was writer Mark Twain who said ‘You gather the idea that Mauritius was made fi rst and then heaven was copied after Mauritius’
eferred to as the ‘jewel of the Indian Ocean’, dream holidays are this tropical
island’s forte.
This exotic pear-shaped island won ‘World’s Leading Island Destination’ at the World Travel Awards 2010. It has the best standard of service in the region, the highest concentration of leading hotels on earth and powder-white beaches along 205 miles (330km) of coastline The largest of the Indian Ocean islands, beyond the coast, are fi elds of green sugar cane, punctuated with moody volcanic peaks, pockets of verdant forest with soaring ebony trees, and colourful towns and markets, refl ecting a fascinating and friendly potpourri of French, Indian, Creole and Chinese culture. Think the hip-wiggling sega, croissants served for breakfast, fi sh curry for lunch and perhaps coq au vin for dinner and colourful religious festivals. A chequered colonial history, from Dutch to French to British,
before independence in 1968, means people speak English and French.
This tranquil, luxury location
with inspiring green views 1243 miles (2,000km) off the southeastern coast of Africa, is made for romantic couples. A mix of natural and man-made attractions makes it a hit with active families. It’s also a mecca for water sports enthusiasts, foodies, golfers and spa-goers and with soft adventure from quad biking to walking with lions, eco-tourists. It attracted almost 98,000 UK and close to one million worldwide arrivals in 2010, a 7.3% increase on the year before. Mauritius hasn’t compromised
on its stance to keep tourism stylish and exclusive – only scheduled airlines make the 12- hour journey here. But although a playground for celebrities, the island offers unparalleled yet accessible luxury – the best value in the Indian Ocean – meaning mere mortals can join them.
www.mauritiustourism.co.uk
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General Information Top Tips
Getting there/away Where To Stay Beaches
Places of Interest Weddings &
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Shopping, Dining and 25 Nightlife
Golf & Land Sports Water Sports
Green Mauritius Rodrigues
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