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A family that quit the UK and moved 6,000 miles away to Mauritius to 'get away from the rat race' say they feel like they're on 'a permanent holiday .'

Adam Short, 44, and his 38-year-old wife Tara visited Mauritius in November 2024 with their two children - Spencer, nine, and Xander, four - for a break.

After returning to their home in Sheffield, South Yorkshire , and getting back to 8am-6pm workdays, they longed for a 'slower pace of life'.

Despite living costs being exactly the same over there, they say the move is worth it for the stunning beaches, hot summers, welcoming neighbours and more family time. And they don't miss the UK's dreary weather , long workdays and endless traffic jams.

Adam said: "Back in the UK, we weren't being a proper family - we were j

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