93 The magic of Mauritius
There's no denying Mauritius has a certain magic quality to it. In fact, the island itself came into being through some alchemical force; a volcanic eruption 10 million years ago forced mountainous peaks to jut from the Indian Ocean like blades through a billowing blue sheet of silk. Here, velvety frangipanis sweeten the air and the fronds of palm trees dance in the breeze. The island continues to enchant visitors with its tropical