Mauritius, the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean, boasts tropical splendour and a fascinating blend of cultures: Europe meets India, China and Africa. Traditional festivals and religious ceremonies in Mauritius have passed untouched through time and are still celebrated with much fervour, bearing testimony to the islanders ties to their varied origins. Mauritius Island is of volcanic origin and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. It is a vacationer?s paradise with warm crystal clear waters in the lagoons and white sandy beaches.This is Mauritius.