Mauritius is a mountainous island in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, north-east of Reunion and south-east of the Seychelles.

The island of Mauritius is volcanic in origin its, white sandy beaches, and the lagoons are protected by the coral reefs which surround them.

There’s hiking in the mountainous interior and boat trips to near-perfect islets to find world-class diving and snorkeling. Or visitors can explore the countries colonial past with its plantations and botanical gardens.