Lonely Planet Asia - June 2016

(Wang) #1

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NEW FLIGHT


Air Mauritius has recently


opened up a direct flight


between Singapore and


Mauritius, making this exotic


East African island a hot new


destination for Southeast


Asian visitors. The route is a


strategic move in paving the


way for an Air Corridor


between Africa and Asia, with


Mauritius taking up prime


position as a key aviation hub


for the region.


Flights run thrice weekly between Singapore and Mauritius
(from US$910; airmauritius.com)

PHOTOGRAPH: MARK READ


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