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Sheffield Family Settles in Mauritius, Using Time Zone to Reclaim Family Life

Remote schedules let them complete work before the UK day starts, creating free afternoons with their children.

Overview

  • The Shorts flew one way to Grand Baie on July 8 after renting out their UK home, framing the move as a two-year trial.
  • Both parents continue operating UK businesses from Mauritius and say uninterrupted morning hours have boosted productivity.
  • Their two sons attend an international private school for about £5,000 per year, well below typical UK private fees.
  • Weekly groceries cost roughly £220 including market produce, with imported supermarket goods pricier but local Creole meals cheaper.
  • They report a warm welcome and family-focused community life and say they do not currently plan to return to the UK.