Mauritius is famous for its pristine beaches. Enjoy the powdery white sands, swim in the turquoise waters, and relax under the palm trees. Some popular beaches include Belle Mare, Flic en Flac, Le Morne, and Trou aux Biches. Hidden away in the south of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a relatively small island but with it's picture perfect beaches, vibrant mountain backdrops and an amazing array of cultures due to it's mixed descendants from Europe, Africa, India and China, it draws people back time and again.