information on food (and local recipes), language, customs and music, as well as useful phrases in Mauritian and Reunionnais Creole. Extensive information on flora, fauna and the latest progress of the islands' conservation projects is included, plus detailed information on outdoor pursuits (including hiking in Reunion) and adventure sports, as well as expert analysis of individual dive sites around the Mascarenes. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to present the most recent information on getting married in Mauritius, as well as details of medical tourism, in particular cosmetic surgery and dental services.