It would be hard to find any worldly place where the sand runs smoother and the ocean shines brighter than the heavenly island of Mauritius. Mauritius is a beautiful, tropical island set in the Indian Ocean, an ideal holiday destination; a luxury paradise unlike any other.An intriguing mix of French, African and Indian cultures, this small paradise has developed its own alluring ambience that has been enticing discerning travelers to its tropical shores for many a year.Mauritius is a true paradise island where the world beneath the water is just as spectacular as the one above.Tropical palms and turquoise lagoons dominate the scenery in this part of the Indian Ocean, where the Mauritius shoreline stretches for 300 kilometers of uninterrupted beauty.It offers unspoiled coral reefs and beautiful clear lakes with a large choice of small island destinations, such as Coin de Mire, Flat Island, Gabriel Island, L’ Ile aux Cerfs and Ile aux Beniters, some of the best snorkeling sites in the world can be found between these islands. Sunbathing delights abound on the beach pleasures of Belle Mare, Flic-en-Flac, Le Morne and Pereybere, while Grand Baie and Blue Bay are the perfect water sport locations.