Mauritius ranks high as a preferred honeymoon destination. Year-round warm weather, deep blue ocean and swaying palm trees: it doesn't get more romantic and idyllic than this. But the island also offers an unexplored and fascinating cultural melting pot.
Mauritius is composed of people and cultures from all around the world. The Arabs were the first to arrive, followed by the Portuguese. But it was the Dutch who stuck around in the 16th century and named the island after their Prince Maurits. As the island has no native population, you will find Hindus, Christians and Muslims living peacefully side by side. Colourful Indian temples, mosques and Catholic churches dot the entire island.