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Craving Paradise? These Are the 30 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
The 30 Beautiful Beaches in the World Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, white sand, crystal clear waters, tropical drink in hand—who doesn't want to be relaxing on a...

Gurugram man duped over Mauritius work visa dies by suicide
A 35-year-old man allegedly died by suicide on Sundayin Dundahera after he travelled to Mauritius for earning livelihood but was forced to return due to invalid travel documents, police said. He had purportedly taken loan from money lenders, but...
‘Depressed’, UP man dies by suicide after being deported from Mauritius; family blames travel agent for death

Cape Town libraries offer fine-free returns for kids this holiday
As the winter chill settles in and schools shut for the holidays, Cape Town is giving young readers the perfect excuse to rediscover their love for books without worrying about overdue fines. The City of Cape Town is bringing back its popular...

Shweta Tiwari slays in bikini on Mauritius trip with daughter Palak Tiwari, son Reyansh; SEE PICS
1.What did Shweta Tiwari wear for her Mauritius trip? Shweta Tiwari, 44, rocked a black and white polka dot bikini paired with a flared mini skirt. Her playful and fun look stole the spotlight, showcasing her confidence and style in a beautiful...

Palak Tiwari exudes seaside glam in purple bikini during her Mauritius holiday; SEE PICS

Indians’ Vacation Compass Points to Short-haul Locales
Representative imageShort-haul destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal continue to see steady demand from Indian travellers even as long-haul travel has slowed amid geopolitical tensions, travel...

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel launch ‘Monsoon Special holidays’
Indian travellers continue to showcase a strong appetite for holidays, post the peak summer rush —fuelled by cooler weather, vibrant landscapes and significant value. Capitalising on this opportunity, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading...

Indians’ holiday compass shifts to short-haul spots
In contrast to long-haul travel, which has seen some softening amid geopolitical tensions since summer, short-haul, easy-to-access destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal have remained relatively...

Rising demand for short-haul travel: Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensions
New Delhi: Short-haul destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal continue to see steady demand Indian travellers even as long-haul travel has slowed amid geopolitical tensions, travel companies said....

Mauritius vs Maldives: Which is the paradise island for you?
In this week’s episode of TravelSmart, Independent Travel is exploring the Indian Ocean, diving into two of the most popular idyllic beach getaways: the Maldives and Mauritius. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman shares the best activities in...

6-year-old detained in Mauritius with £1.6 million worth of drugs; UK group caught smuggling 161 kg cannabis
A six-year-old child from the UK was caught up in a suspected international drug smuggling operation after Mauritian authorities seized over 160 kilograms of cannabis from passengers arriving on a flight from London. The total value of the drugs...

MD DOT Travel: We speak fluent travel
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Shweta Tiwari at 44 rocks black and white bikini on the beach with daughter Palak, son Reyansh during Mauritius holiday
Shweta turns heads in bikini-skirt combo at beach The sportier elements of actor's polka dotted swimsuit were in contrast to her minimal jewellery, including intricate hoop earrings, yet the two mixed in seamlessly. Shweta also slipped on...

Six-year-old arrested in Mauritius: Cannabis worth
A six-year-old British boy was arrested in Mauritius after £1.6 million ( ₹18.8 crore) worth of cannabis was found in his luggage. The child arrived with six British adults earlier this week. Officials found 14 kilos of cannabis in the child’s bag...

Six-year-old British boy is arrested on suspicion of DRUG SMUGGLING in Mauritius 'after £1.6million of cannabis is found in his luggage'
By FRANCINE WOLFISZ Published: 19:38 EDT, 27 June 2025 | Updated: 19:45 EDT, 27 June 2025 Airport officials swooped on a six-year-old British boy after £1.6million of cannabis was found in his luggage after arriving in Mauritius. The youngster was...

British child, 6, arrested as '14kg of drugs found in case' on landing at holiday hotspot
A British boy was arrested on suspicion of smuggling part of a £1.6million haul of drugs found in Mauritius. The six-year-old was stopped along with his mum and five other Brits by customs officials at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport on Sunday....

Brit boy, 6, arrested in £1.6m smuggling plot after 14kgs of drugs found stuffed in his case when he landed in Mauritius
A SIX-year-old British boy was arrested in Mauritius suspected of smuggling part of a £1.6million dope haul stuffed inside his wheelie case. The lad was picked up by customs officials along with his mum and five other Brits as they arrived on the...

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel Tap into Rising Demand for Monsoon Holidays
Indian travellers continue to showcase a strong appetite for holidays, post the peak summer rush -fuelled by cooler weather, vibrant landscapes and significant value. Capitalising on this opportunity, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India's leading...

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority appoints new Director
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 102 The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has announced the appointment of Avinash Teelock as its new Director, effective as from 30th May 2025. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA)...