Travel Articles

Life after the dodo: Conservation in Mauritius

April 2009

Famous for its beautiful beaches and fun island holidays, Mauritius's is also known as the home of the extinct Dodo. Mauritius' conservationists are now working hard to save the rest of the island's unique wildlife and Emma Gass gets caught up in their enthusiasm.

By Emma Gass

Read more about conservation in Mauritius.

Hoot and Wave: Self-driving in Mauritius.

December 2008

The chaotic Mauritian traffic may look daunting at first, but when Emma Gass and fellow Go2Africans hired a zippy 4x4 to explore Mauritius recently, they found the island can be a fun and easy self-drive destination.

By Emma Gass

Read more about self-driving in Mauritius.

A Sailor's Life For Me: Overnight on a private Mauritius catamaran.

October 2008

On a recent trip to Mauritius, G2A travel writer Emma Gass and product developer Scarlett Edmiston set sail for a night to experience life on a private catamaran.

By Emma Gass

Mauritius - More Than a Beach Holiday

August 2008

Before you dismiss Mauritius as just another beach holiday, let Go2Africa travel writer Emma Gass tell you about the island's beautiful, adventurous side she and colleague Scarlett Edmiston discovered recently.

By Emma Gass

Mauritius vs Seychelles

August 2007

Decisions, decisions...how do you make up your mind between these two island paradises? We gave a Go2Africa writer the enviable job of trying to do just that.

By Emma Gass

Decide for yourself where you intend to spend your luxury beach holiday

Luxury Holidays

February 2006

Luxury isn't found in things but in experiences. As a fellow traveller, you probably share the feeling that what matters in life is not what you possess but what you do. That's why Africa is one of the ultimate luxury holiday destinations...

By Alison Westwood

Scuba-Diving Africa

June 2006

Whether you're a PADI certified scuba fanatic or happy just to float over a reef with a pair of goggles and a snorkel, the Indian Ocean conceals a vibrant sub-aquatic world. This article explores the myriad of diving options in Mauritius, the Seychelles, Mozambique and South Africa...

By Jonathan Andrews

Holiday in Mauritius

June 2006

It's a tough job but someone has to do it: what's Mauritius all about? We drew straws and sent a beaming travel writer to check it out.

By Alison Westwood

The Other Side of the Islands

June 2006

If you're in the mood for a little Indian Ocean holiday paradise, your first question should be "where?" Go2Africa gives you an overview of the Indian Ocean islands.

By Patrick Madden

Read about the jewels of the Indian Ocean

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