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Still a GREAT place to go!

Mauritius seems to be a hot topic of Conversation at the moment after the unfortunate Murder of an Irish Beauty on the Island, the first of its kind. As south Africans we are often hardened to crime and to the effects which this has on Tourist Numbers, perceptions of the country & the like.

What I do however find encouraging is the approach of the Mauritian Authorities. Since the incident they have found the people responsible & they have confirmed that they will throw the book at them. Naturally they Mauritian Authorities have also had to be very forthcoming in their PR about the incident & potentially what it means to the Nation as a whole. Mauritius has become & relies heavily on the Tourist. Without them they are battling to meet very aggressive growth targets and the Island will flounder.

So rest assured that Mauritius remains a safe destination & ironically has become even safer since this incident. The authorities have responded quickly & efficiently. Mauritius remains a wonderful place to Travel to. I will be there from 3 - 6 February for the Annual Beachcomber Top 10 awards.

A more serious blog this week, but necessary under the circumstances. With Beachtag you are safe & well looked after all the way.