Mauritius: beyond the beaches

Discover the little-known delights of this jewel of the Indian Ocean as it celebrates its 50th anniversary

Mauritius
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As Mauritius celebrates its 50th year of independence, now is the perfect time to jump off the sunlounger and explore what lies beyond the beaches in one of the world’s most fascinating cultural melting pots.

While the island’s resorts offer an unparalleled experience for newlyweds, their allure can overshadow the rest of this stunning country, obscuring a culture and a people that have achieved great things during their half century of freedom.

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