Flic en Flac, Mauritius

This seaside village is geared primarily towards tourism, with a whopping 500,000 visitors annually. The long public beach and protected lagoon are scenic, but the town's 10 square kilometers are mostly taken up by 4 square kilometers of sugarcane plantations. While the local culture of singing and dancing to Sega music on weekends sounds charming, residents must contend with the less pleasant realities of beach erosion and rising sea levels - the shoreline is retreating by nearly 3 meters per year. Flic en Flac is a niche destination, best suited for those seeking a Mauritius experience centered on luxury hotels and the natural beauty of the Indian Ocean.