A top-tier holiday island like paradise – Mauritius

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Mauritius, a heavenly place located about 900 kilometers east of Madagascar. In 1896, the great American writer Mark Twain left this admiring remark in his travel literature “Following the Equator”: “Heaven was copied after Mauritius.” In 2000, Paradise Island – Mauritius was further selected as one of the “World’s Top 50 Must-Visit Wonders.” This beautiful island boasts a rich diversity of scenery, where the blue sea meets the clear sky in a seamless azure expanse. Step barefoot on the snow-white, flawless sands, feel the waves lapping at your feet, and watch the huge sunsets that seem like the most picturesque scenes from a movie.

In addition, you can enjoy the top-tier services and facilities of the major resort hotels located here, savor a variety of gourmet feasts prepared with locally sourced fresh ingredients, or experience various internationally renowned SPA treatments to fully relax your body and mind. As a holiday island, it naturally offers a wide range of popular water activities. Hop on a speedboat to enjoy the thrill of speeding over the waves, watch the clear waters teem with freely swimming fish, or try snorkeling, water skiing, sailing, or glass-bottom boat rides to your heart's content. Take a helicopter ride for a bird’s-eye view of the entire island – the breathtaking scenery will be unforgettable.

You can also head into the mountains to experience a range of thrilling outdoor activities such as rock climbing, stream tracing, hiking, and off-road driving... Located in the Chamarel Plateau is the world’s extremely rare “Seven Colored Earth,” where shades of blue, green, red, and yellow blend like an artist’s palette, painting the land in vibrant splendor. Or, get up close to local wildlife—lions, giant tortoises, and more—for an eco-enriching and intellectually fulfilling journey.

Mauritius is a place where you can explore both mountains and seas, enjoy top-tier resort hotels, and is a beautiful earthly paradise you must visit in your lifetime. Getting to this stunning wonderland is actually not difficult at all. The most convenient route is to take Air Mauritius (MK) with connections in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Kuala Lumpur to reach Mauritius and discover this radiant pearl in the Indian Ocean.