9 REASONS WHY YOUMUST VISIT MAURITIUS

Mauritian cuisine is diverse and influenced by French, Indian, African, and Asian cooks

Festivals such as Thaipusam, Ganesh Chathurthi, Ugadi, and Chinese New Year provide a glimpse into the island's diverse cultures

Markets across the island sell fruit and vegetables, handcrafted items, spices, and street food

Golf is a popular sport and tourist attraction in Mauritius

Sega, a traditional dance with African roots, is frequently performed in Creole

Mauritius has a dozen nature reserves, botanical gardens, mountain panoramas, waterfalls, and tropical woods to explore

Chamarel is a popular village attracting tourists

Domaine de l'Etoile reserve can be explored on horseback, mountain bike, on foot, or with a quad bike