“We commemorate the triumph of our nation. Long live the Republic of Mauritius!” As the speech draws to a close, cheers break out among hotel guests and staff, the vivid multi-coloured flag is raised, and the Sega music starts up. Welcome to Mauritius, the so-called paradise island and one of the most successful economies in Africa.
This is my first visit to the country, coinciding with National Day, when Mauritius celebrates gaining independence from the British on 12 March 1968. I’m at Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa,