Paradise island

The second part of our travels led us away from the stifling heat of futuristic Dubai and to the Indian Ocean island country of Mauritius.

The contrast couldn’t have been more marked – a fresh breeze was blowing across the island, and the hard work of negotiating the Middle Eastern city was replaced with relaxation and a touch of luxury at Le Touessrok.

It has its own private island – Ilot Mangenie – a boat ride away and a place where lazing in hammocks and beachcombing are the order of the day. These photographs will provide warming food for thought deep into the grey and chilly London winter.

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