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Stories and Tips Mauritius

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MAGNIFICENT MAURITIUS

Written by Jolantka on 26 Sep, 2011

The first glimpse of magnificent Mauritius is available from the air, as Air Mauritius lands just after sunrise. And what a view it is! Enough to tantalize the curiosity for more spectacular views and inquisitiveness as to what else the island has to offer. Here…Read More


Mascareignes Islands

Written by jorgejuan on 20 Jun, 2006

Rodrigues Island is located in the south of the Indian Ocean, at 2,500km from continental Africa, 3,500 from India, 5,000 from Australia, and 5,000 from Antarctica. But it is worth the effort to get there if you are looking for unspoiled places. The islands of Rodrigues,…Read More


Two weeks of magic

Written by Tania Riddell on 21 Mar, 2004

Mauritius is located 1600km east of Madagascar. It has endless sugarcane plantations, dramatic mountains, some of the finest beaches and lagoons and a cultural mix of people. Over the years, Mauritius has been ruled by many: the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French and the…Read More


First Impressions

Written by BelleJ on 18 Mar, 2005

The first thing that tripped me out when flying in over the island was that, from the air, you can see both sides and the top and bottom of the island. It's TINY: 60x40km! With 1.2 million people, it has one of the highest population…Read More


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MAURITIUS The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Written by Jolantka on 06 Nov, 2011

The mysterious and intriguing island of Mauritius is a treasure of the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by protective reefs, which create a turquoise lagoon. The same reefs can become treacherous traps for shipping in bad weather. There have been a number of…Read More


Mauritius

Written by kanen on 23 Apr, 2007

Mauritius is an island of 1865km with 330km of coastline and beaches. The island of Mauritius and Rodriguez constitute the archipelago of the Mascarene. Mauritius is located slightly above the tropic of Capricorn. South east of Madagascar. …Read More


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