Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Pointe Mangue, horizontal view of a deserted island in the middle of a lagoon turquoise waters from a boat

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Rodrigues

Blissfully isolated more than 600km northeast of the mainland, this tiny volcanic outcrop surrounded by a massive turquoise lagoon is a stunning mountainous gem that barely feels connected to its big sister, Mauritius, let alone the wider world.


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