Officially part of Africa, although it’s 1200 miles away from the rest of it, Mauritius has the continent’s highest per capita income. Port Louis, the modern capital of this 38-mile by 29-mile island, is a bustling port with a revitalized waterfront and busy market. But most visitors gravitate toward resort areas such as Mont Choisy. Quiet Trou-aux-Biches and more bustling Flic en Flac are popular with scuba divers. Rivière Noire is ideal for those eager to do deep-sea fishing.