It's as though every 20 careful footsteps through La Tourelle's unspoilt if uneven terrain reveals another spectacular piece of the puzzle. Then, two energy-sapping hours into our sunset hike up one of Mauritius' most challenging mountains, the picture is complete - an unparalleled, 360-degree view of this sensational island paradise. It is hard to believe that an adventure as truly memorable as this costs less than £30 per person. How to plan your tripRooms at Veranda Tamarin (veranda-resorts.com/en/mauritius-hotel-tamarin) start from £115 per night (two sharing), with breakfast. Air Mauritius (airmauritius.com) flies from Edinburgh via London Heathrow to Mauritius from from £719 return.

Source: The Herald March 20, 2022 01:40 UTC