<div class="" data-article-body="true"><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">One of my dream trips had always been to island hop from Madagascar to the Seychelles to Mauritius. I pretty much made a pact with myself that whenever I had the opportunity to go to any of those countries, I would pair the three of them together since the journey was so far. So, when I signed up to <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.nomannomad.net/madagascar/how-to-road-trip-madagascar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:road trip Madagascar for 15 days;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">road trip Madagascar for 15 days</a>, I knew I wanted to hop over to the Seychelles and Mauritius afterward to decompress from what I could only imagine would be a wild adventure.</p><h2 class="mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl">The island nation I thought I'd love didn't quite hit home</h2><figure class="relative mb-4"><div class="relative"><img alt="Seychelles beach, amazing stone boulders near the coast. couple on the beach." loading="lazy" width="960" height="540" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg" style="color:transparent" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/qVbvFdkL0_L998SzhOG5Ow--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-12/9bc59c20-e695-11f0-9ff7-7d44c16ac5ca"><button aria-label="View larger image" class="group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent" data-ylk="elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;"><span class="absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none"><svg viewbox="0 0 22 22" aria-hidden="true" class="size-4 lg:size-6" width="22" height="22"><path d="M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z"></path></svg></span></button><dialog aria-label="Modal Dialog" aria-modal="true" class="fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden"></dialog></div></figure><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">I was looking the most forward to the Seychelles, but surprisingly, I found myself slightly bored there. Don't get me wrong; the Seychelles has some of the best beaches I've ever seen on the planet, especially Petite Anse, the beach at <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Expedia;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=46af594b-464c-44ea-bacc-b19858b50d9c&amp;siteId=us-y4c&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=c5eb5382-e9e2-4656-be2d-54f47d853cf9&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Expedia&amp;linkText=Four+Seasons+Resort+Seychelles&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL2V4cGVkaWEuY29tL2FmZmlsaWF0ZXMvbWFoZS1pc2xhbmQtaG90ZWxzLWZvdXItc2Vhc29ucy1yZXNvcnQtc2V5Y2hlbGxlcy5nRllYTUNVIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJjNWViNTM4Mi1lOWUyLTQ2NTYtYmUyZC01NGY0N2Q4NTNjZjkiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vYWZmaWxpYXRlcy9tYWhlLWlzbGFuZC1ob3RlbHMtZm91ci1zZWFzb25zLXJlc29ydC1zZXljaGVsbGVzLmdGWVhNQ1UifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAYQ-EbOHWWv80sHcgT41K7iWNqZxH3e7bGDTdo9Gh73H&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fexpedia.com%2Faffiliates%2Fmahe-island-hotels-four-seasons-resort-seychelles.gFYXMCU&amp;spaceId=1197809816" class="link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Four Seasons Resort Seychelles;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Expedia;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">Four Seasons Resort Seychelles</a>. But overall, as an adventure-fueled traveler, the Seychelles took paradise on earth a hair too far for me. I know, what a problem to have.</p><h2 class="mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl">Mauritius is the sweet spot between relaxing and adventure</h2><figure class="relative mb-4"><div class="relative"><img alt="Natural geological formation of seven colored earth" loading="lazy" width="960" height="720" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg" style="color:transparent" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2oQtFe1DKoHj8k9xHWrIhA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-12/a9c263d0-e695-11f0-b2cf-3c53807b6457"><button aria-label="View larger image" class="group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent" data-ylk="elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;"><span class="absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none"><svg viewbox="0 0 22 22" aria-hidden="true" class="size-4 lg:size-6" width="22" height="22"><path d="M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z"></path></svg></span></button><dialog aria-label="Modal Dialog" aria-modal="true" class="fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden"></dialog></div><figcaption class="relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5"><div style="max-height:none;overflow:visible"><div>Seven colored earth, Mauritius</div><span>(Kaitlyn Rosati)</span></div></figcaption></figure><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">When I got to Mauritius, however, I had the best of both worlds: adventure beyond belief with world-class snorkeling and diving, the "seven-colored earth," interesting food and wine like wine made from lychee and a stinky fruit (noni) that could give durian a run for its money, and an underwater waterfall. Plus, the beach onsite of my hotel. <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Expedia;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=46af594b-464c-44ea-bacc-b19858b50d9c&amp;siteId=us-y4c&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=c5eb5382-e9e2-4656-be2d-54f47d853cf9&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Expedia&amp;linkText=Anantara+Iko+Mauritius+Resort+%26+Villas%2C&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL2V4cGVkaWEuY29tL2FmZmlsaWF0ZXMvYmx1ZS1iYXktaG90ZWxzLWFuYW50YXJhLWlrby1tYXVyaXRpdXMtcmVzb3J0LXZpbGxhcy54VnlaR3lYIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJjNWViNTM4Mi1lOWUyLTQ2NTYtYmUyZC01NGY0N2Q4NTNjZjkiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vYWZmaWxpYXRlcy9ibHVlLWJheS1ob3RlbHMtYW5hbnRhcmEtaWtvLW1hdXJpdGl1cy1yZXNvcnQtdmlsbGFzLnhWeVpHeVgifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAbnwqUn45SHrUTo2D_fztlxQZ0RpyOMXRHTgyYHipoeV&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fexpedia.com%2Faffiliates%2Fblue-bay-hotels-anantara-iko-mauritius-resort-villas.xVyZGyX&amp;spaceId=1197809816" class="link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort &amp; Villas,;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Expedia;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort &amp; Villas,</a> had a beach parallel to the unblemished ones of the Seychelles.</p><h2 class="mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl">Bottom Line</h2><figure class="relative mb-4"><div class="relative"><img alt="Woman in purple swimsuit snorkeling with fish" loading="lazy" width="960" height="840" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg" style="color:transparent" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/qF81XlK03VQEkHs_qtxHjA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTg0MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-12/2809d020-e696-11f0-beff-e4fc279f5497"><button aria-label="View larger image" class="group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent" data-ylk="elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;"><span class="absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none"><svg viewbox="0 0 22 22" aria-hidden="true" class="size-4 lg:size-6" width="22" height="22"><path d="M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z"></path></svg></span></button><dialog aria-label="Modal Dialog" aria-modal="true" class="fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden"></dialog></div><figcaption class="relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5"><div style="max-height:none;overflow:visible"><div>Snorkeling in Mauritius</div><span>(Kaitlyn Rosati)</span></div></figcaption></figure><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">If you're looking for a place to relax along sandy shores, with the option to see some wonders like an underwater waterfall or a geological formation that's naturally seven different colors, all without breaking the bank, Mauritius needs to be added to your radar.</p></div>

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