MAURITIUS conjures up images of a tropical Indian Island with swaying coconut palms and coral-lined beaches.

While its palm-fringed beaches of white sands and turquoise waters create an idyllic representation of paradise, its not just the beaches that make the island so appealing as a holiday destination.

Dreamy resorts, a mountainous interior, adventurous activities and culturally diverse population add to the islands charm.

With direct flights from Kuala Lumpur on Air Mauritius, the island offers many relaxing opportunities for those who like to holiday in the sun.

Mauritius is surprisingly a large island of 2,040 sq km (Penang island is 295 sq km and Singapore 710 sq km).

While Mauritius is a former British colony, most people speak French as their first language although English is well understood.

This is because of its colonial history - Portugal (1507-1513), Holland (1638-1710), France (1710-1810) and England (1810-1968). While the English call the island Mauritius, the French know it as Ile Maurice.

BLISSFUL BEACHES One of the first things tourists notice when they arrive at their beachside resort is the rolling rumble of the breakers crashing on distance offshore coral reefs. Beyond the breakers the water quickly drops off into deep waters which are home to many fish.

Most of the island resorts are beachfront properties that offers everyconceivable watersport.

In addition to the regulation Hobie cats and jet skis, theres also a submarine ride or the opportunity to ride a seakart.

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Marvellous Mauritius