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RODRIGUES
PEARL OF THE MASCARENES
Rodrigues
560 kilometres north-east of Mauritius lies autonomous Rodrigues, one of the three main Mascarene Islands,
is an 18 km by 8 km island surrounded by a crystalline blue lagoon twice its size.
The secure waters of the lagoon and the trade winds that gently buffer the island provide many opportunities for the adventurous visitor. Rodrigues is a wonderful destination for scuba divers who will enjoy the diverse coral reef eco-system and its colourful assortment of sub-aquatic flora and fauna. Equally, the island appeals to those with a love of windsurfing, kite-surfing, sailing and fishing. Thanks to its outer reef edges sitting nearly 10 km away from the coastline, Rodriguan waters are rich in fish. In fact, no fewer than three world record catches have been hooked here since 2005.
With only a handful of small hotels and guesthouses, Rodrigues is quiet, charming and unique. With daily flights from Mauritius it's also an opportunity for something different, and an interesting combination with its big brother Mauritius.
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