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WHERE THE WIND TAKES YOU

TRAVEL | Adventures

Most adventures face bureaucratic hurdles but when you set sail, or rather take flight, from Cape Town to Mauritius, you can enjoy a visafree journey that takes less than a day.

After a short flight and a swift layover at OR Tambo, we eagerly boarded flight MK 852, enjoying a smooth journey to Mauritius, nicknamed the 'Star and Key of the Indian Ocean'. This moniker reflects to its prime position on the historic spice route, a crucial maritime link between Africa and Asia. The island has long been likened to a guiding star, directing ships and sailors across the vast ocean.

PLAY AWAITS ON THE EAST COAST

Our adventure began at C Mauritius, the flagship establishment of die C Resorts brand. Located in Palmar on the island's eastern coast, this area boasts verdant sugar cane fields and teal beaches. The sugar industry, which represents about one-sixth of the export revenue, occupies almost

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