"DEEP BLUE SOMETHING... THE PARADISE DIARIES" Mauritius by Siddha3th

Mauritius Travel Guide: 1,310 reviews and 3,546 photos

Troux - Au - Biche... in a word, idyllic

MUSINGS FROM MAURITIUS

So what is it with these little island recluses, huh? You disembark disenchanted, a little wearied by the world and all its customs. And unbeknownst to you, the weather, the ocean and the mystical island breezes have already begun conspiring to wrap you in magic's beautiful embrace.

Snuggled away from the world at large, Mauritius lies like a pearl in the Indian Ocean... resting proud and content in its own bewitching beauty. Days drift away like little wisps of clouds. Clouds themselves drift by like playful angels in the sky. Que sera sera...

Everything is an illusion. I play along. Better to have been in Paradise and lost... than to have never been at all.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Deel-eesh-ious mish-mash of Indian, African & French cultures, gorgeously secluded beaches, sweet "sugarcane-y" smell in the air :-)

Last visit to Mauritius: Apr 2006
Intro Written Apr 9, 2006
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Angela, tryin' her hips at the Sega ;-) - Mauritius

THE SEGA: DANCE LIKE A MAURITIAN :-) Local Customs (1)

Wild, exuberant... and contagious! The sega is a glorious spectacle of rhythm & music, unique to Mauritius. A dance form... more travel advice

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THOSE MAURITIUS BLUES... Favorites (7)

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Gorgeous sands at Trou - Aux - Biche - Mauritius

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juliewong Jul 30, 2007 at 4:14 AM

Beautiful pictures and nice tips. Hope to visit one day
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Pete.Gibson Nov 12, 2006 at 12:55 AM

Mauritius realy does look like paridise, can you fly from dubai direct?
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miso80 Sep 11, 2006 at 4:41 AM

*poke, poke* is you upsets wiz moi??
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dtownkitty Jul 24, 2006 at 7:03 AM

Sign me up for this trip!
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DaDrifter May 19, 2006 at 8:24 AM

Simply amazing! Is this place for real? I feel so reeelaxxxxed just looking at these stunning pictures.
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sunlovey May 15, 2006 at 1:07 PM

Week two and I'm still not adjusting to life here as opposed to there! Do you know what I mean? After going to a place like -this- you must...
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ChristinaNest May 4, 2006 at 6:16 AM

Stunning pix and great tips! It does look like a paradise island, hope to go there some day! The views remind me a bit of the Dominican, another paradise island. Great job, thanks for sharing
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mariev May 3, 2006 at 9:28 AM

Glad to have found someone who loved Mauritius as much as i do - Should i add that - like Jess - i prefer your new photographic style : a beautifull rendering of reality
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easyoar May 1, 2006 at 2:33 PM

Dance like a Mauritian? Have I heard that somewhere before ;-) Lovely pics, beautiful place. I didn't realise all Dubai beaches were pay as you go :-( Agree on the sugarcane, it does taste great.
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magdaki Apr 25, 2006 at 12:56 PM

amazing pics, Siddarth. looks like the dreamplace for relaxing :-) i'll be back to read some more, now i wasted all my time staring at the photographs! XXX