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Essential pocket guide to island paradise Mauritius.
If Mauritius is on your travel radar, Katerina Roberts' guide could be the perfect companion for your journey. It's pocket-sized, making it travel-friendly, and brims with insights on the best sun spots and city escapes on the island. With this book in hand, navigating the rich culture and stunning locations of Mauritius could become a breeze, ensuring you make the most of your island adventure.
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ISBN: 9781848484542
Authors:
Katerina Roberts
Publisher: Thomas Cook
Date of Publication: 2011-09-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 2.33
(rated by 3 readers)
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Essential pocket guide to island paradise Mauritius.
If Mauritius is on your travel radar, Katerina Roberts' guide could be the perfect companion for your journey. It's pocket-sized, making it travel-friendly, and brims with insights on the best sun spots and city escapes on the island. With this book in hand, navigating the rich culture and stunning locations of Mauritius could become a breeze, ensuring you make the most of your island adventure.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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