, and that place is called Mauritius. Google it and the bright technicolour blue sea and succulent greenery looks as though someone has turned the saturation up on pictures, but no, it really is that vivaciously colourful.
A small, but perfectly formed island in the Indian Ocean, known for both the beautiful coral-protected, white sand beaches that run all round the island, lagoons and reefs and its mountainous national parks, rainforests, waterfalls and hiking trails.
, in fact it's these various sieges which have led to the rich culture, religious holidays and diverse foodie scene heavily present on the island today.– an ultra-luxury resort nestled between the Indian Ocean and a sheltered lagoon that offers guests exclusive use of their private Belle Mare beach. 12-hour flight aside, Mauritius is surprisingly easy to get to from the UK, considering the tiny island dotted in the middle of the ocean is roughly the same size as Surrey and often dwarfed by its much larger neighbour, Madagascar. No regional transfers were needed and after stepping off jet-lagged from our direct Heathrow flight to a balm of humidity it was clear what this tropical paradise lacks in size, it more than makes up for with its natural beauty and rare wildlife.