Family went on holiday to Mauritius and moved there months later View 4 Images

A family quit the UK and moved 6,000 miles to live in Mauritius - to "get away from the rat race" and feel like they're on "a permanent holiday". Adam Short, 44, and his wife, Tara, 38, visited Mauritius in November 2024 with their two children - Spencer, nine, and Xander, four - for a break.

After returning to their home in Sheffield and getting back to 8am to 6pm workdays, they longed for a "slower pace of life". While it's not significantly cheaper there, they say it's worth the move for the stunning beaches, hot summers, welcoming neighbours and more family time.

They don't miss the UK's dreary weather , long workdays and endless traffic jams. The parents began discussing an international move and Mau

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