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Opening image: the Chamarel Waterfall is on the southwestern corner of the island. / The beach at JW Marriott Mauritius Resort looks out on to the Le Morne peninsula – a popular place for water sports. / Outside Central Market in Port Louis. / The Chamarel Waterfall has a 100m drop and is fed by two rivers. / On an evening excursion from JW Marriott around Le Morne.
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Main image: an evening boat excursion around Le Morne. / The view across the water at dusk. / One of the many public buses in Port Louis’ central business district. / Outside the bustling Central Market in Port Louis, where visitors can pick up food, souvenirs and clothes. / The all-suite JW Marriott Mauritius Resort, as seen from the water.
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Main image: living room of the Grand Beachfront Villa at JW Marriott Mauritius – one of the largest in the Indian Ocean. / Decorative pools at the Westin Turtle Bay. / E-biking around the foot of Le Morne mountain from JW Marriott Mauritius. / Grand Beachfront Villa at JW Marriott Mauritius. / Sunset from Le Méridien Ile Maurice.