Located 2,400 kilometres from the southeastern coast of Africa, Mauritius is an island nation and tourist paradise in the Indian Ocean. The island is part of the Mascarenhas Archipelago along with Rodrigues Island and French Réunion, sharing with them a common geologic origin. The official language in Mauritius is English with French also in common everyday usage. Mauritius - Planning Your Stay - Climate & Weather - Sightseeing - Beaches - Souillac Village - City of Mahebourg - Champ de Mars Racecourse - Rodrigues Island - Black River Gorges National Park - Natural History Museum - China Town - Aapravasi Ghat (Immigration Depot) - National History Museum - L'Aventure du Sucre (Sugar Factory) - La Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) - Tomb of Blessed Pere Laval - Eureka Mansion - Red-Roofed Church, Cap Malheureux - SSR Botanical Garden - Mauritius Aquarium - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Le Grand Bleu Hotel - Pereybere Hotel & Apartments - Coin de Mire Attitude - Emeraude Beach Attitude - Hotel le Palmiste - Places to Eat & Drink - La Toque Blanche - Green Island Beach Restaurant - Tandoori Express - Hippocampe - Hidden Reef - Places to Shop - Port Louis Central Market - Port Louis Craft Market - Grand Baie Bazaar - Quatre Bornes Market - Goodlands