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      The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

      Once the province of jet-setters, Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, offers white beaches, world-class diving and a lively cultural mix. At left, Île aux Cerfs is an island off Grand Baie that has a chic resort but a beach open to all.

      Photo: Benedicte Kurzen for The New York Times