More often known as a luxury honeymoon destination and tax-avoiding bolt-hole than affordable family destination, for many people in the UK, Mauritius remains an indefinable paradise island surrounded by crystal blue seas, sandy beaches and picture-postcard vistas. Whilst in many parts of the island this idyllic ideal is true, Mauritius also offers a whole lot more than honeymooning couples and lazy days on the beach. Spend a day trekking through the national park, kitesurf in the south, climb a mountain for spectacular views across the island, and mingle with the locals for a true taste of the island’ s diverse cultures, traditions and scenery.

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