Five-and-a-half hours away from Mumbai, I fly over the vast Indian Ocean to reach this tiny island, a mere dot on the map. Colonised by the Dutch, French and British, and named after the 16th century Dutch Prince Maurice Van Nassau, the tropical island of Mauritius is indeed picturesque. The weather here is warm yet very pleasant. A little laid-back – most places close by 5 pm –Mauritius tends to captivate you. Let me list 10 of my favourite things about Mauritius which makes visiting this beautiful place mandatory.

Nature’s BestMauritius nestled amidst the dancing ripples of the Indian Ocean stands tall with its many hued craggy mountains and its strangely multi-hued earth, showcase nature at its scenic best.…