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Suggested holiday tours within Mauritius – Port Louis & Pamplemousses.

2009 - May - 13 | , , ,

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Port Louis is the buzzing capital of Mauritius and is a must-see for any holiday to the island. This tour recommends you start early and get to Port Louis by 9am (you can hire a taxi to take you to the capital from wherever on the island you may be staying).

While it’s not as scenic as other Mauritius destinations you’ll want to visit here on your Mauritius holiday simply because it’s a chance to visit the most developed city in Mauritius.

The markets of Port Louis are definitely worth a stroll through and the craft market in particular can be a good place to pick up some good souvenirs for your Mauritius holiday.

Also within Port Lois is the Museum of National History, the Champ de Mars racecourse and Photographic Museum.

Four hours should be enough to see the majority of the capital, including lunch at one of the decent eateries available. Among the best of these are Namaste, a wonderful Indian restaurant offering some grand views of the port from it’s balcony.

After Port Louis, hop onto a taxi to take you a short way to Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens – these wonderful gardens have some incredible plantlife as well as some stunning animals including giant tortoises and deer.

A tour guide is available for a very modest fee and is well worth the investment. Three hours is more than enough to see everything here (make sure you see the giant water lilies).

Then, have a snack at the nearby restaurant before heading home to your Mauritius holiday resort to chill out.

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Up close and personal with Mauritius.

2009 - May - 5 |

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Mauritius is a paradise island nation located off the coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean. This stunning country is famous for being the first and only home of the Dodo which has been extinct for quite a long time now and it gained its independence in 1968. The Republic of Mauritius includes three islands, namely St. Brandon, Rodrigues and the Agalega Islands. And Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands. And Mauritius was first discovered in the 16th century by the Portuguese and taken over in 1715 by the French who developed the island into an important naval base overseeing Indian Ocean trade. The British captured the island in 1810, during the Napoleonic Wars and Mauritius gained its independence from the British in 1968. And the country has earned one of Africa’s highest per capita incomes thanks to the considerable foreign investment it has attracted.

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Tips; before travelling to Mauritius.

2009 - May - 1 | ,

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A holiday in Mauritius is most likely to be an unforgettable experience for you. You are bound to have a paradise filled holiday with white sand, swaying palm trees and not to forget the crystal clear waters. The climate in Mauritius is tropical which sometimes maybe altered by the southeast trade winds. The country usually has its warm, dry winter in between May and October. And Mauritius’s hot summer usually takes place November to May. One important thing you should take note of is that the country is usually affected by cyclones in between November and April, so it would be a good idea to keep this in mind when you start planning your holiday here. And as for the language spoken in Mauritius English is the first language but most citizens here are bilingual with Creole or French being their other main language.

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Popular places to visit in West Mauritius.

2009 - Apr - 27 | ,

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By far, Flic En Flac is the biggest spot to stay along the West Coast. But there are alternatives and we’ll look at some of them now.

La Gaulette is a superb fishing town where Mountains, sea and forest merge to form some of the most spectacular scenery in Mauritius.

If you’re in this region, be sure to check out the picturesque Chamarel Waterfall, and the Chamarel Coloured Earths. There aren’t too many places to stay here, but the Ropsen Chawan Guesthouse is a very basic resort (if you can call it that) with primitive rooms that would appeal to those looking to tour Mauritius on a budget.

If you’re staying along one of the popular resorts in Flic en Flac then you can get a taxi to Chamarel quite easily and it’s not too large a distance to cover.

Tamarin is a very small coastal area with a population of under 4,000 located slightly south of Flic En Flac. There’s not much here in the way of resorts or restaurants – the limited options include the low key Tamarin Hotel.

Grande Riviere Noire is approximately 10km North from Flic En Flac, known as one of the best places from which to take a dolphin cruise or participate in deep sea fishing (the best seasons for this are between November and March).

La Preneuse lies about 6kn south of Flic En Flac, and has a small yet fair selection of places to dine and rest – a couple of the more popular ones include Seama Beach Hotel, with La Cabanon offering one of the best restaurants for fresh and hearty Creole cuisine.

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Hotels & places to stay @Flic En Flac, for your holiday to West Mauritius.

2009 - Apr - 23 | , , , ,

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There are some incredibly fine four and five star resorts within Flic En Flac – Sands is a very well known brand and as with most resorts in Flic En Flac, there are very good water sports facilities as well as a world class spa.

Also in the top range is the Hilton which offers similar exuberance. The Hilton is a five star luxury resort enjoying a prime stretch of beach – it’s actually in Wolmar which is a stone’s throw from Flic en Flac (about a 5 minute taxi ride). Watch out for the giant gong that is bashed whenever a new arrival enters the resort, and for the refreshing welcome cocktail…usually a special concoction.

There are also some excellent nightly entertainment shows provided by the Hilton – don’t miss the cultural dances that take place twice weekly, and there is a very good live band that plays by the beach nightly.

Sugar Beach makes the third main top end resort and it’s right next doors to the Hilton.

If you’re not able to splash out on a luxury resort there are also some very good medium and budget options including:

  • Pearle Beach Hotel
  • Sofitel Imperial
  • Klondike Village
  • Gold Beach Resort & Spa
  • Villa Paul & Virgine
  • Escale Vacances
  • Easy World Hotel
  • Little Acorn
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Places to see & things to do @Flic En Flac

2009 - Apr - 15 | , , ,

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A must see within Flic En Flac, and indeed within the Western Mauritius area is Casela Nature Park – there are some stunning views out to see, and the experience is supplemented by the outstanding variety of fauna and flora on display – there are numerous species of birds, and animals and you can take a traditional jeep-safari where you can see some of these creatures roaming about in their natural habitat.

If it appeals, you can also take a tour of the nearby Medine Sugar Factory nearby. It may sound dry but there’s a chance to taste some of the produce of the attached distillery at the end of the tour.

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Eating @Flic En Flac

2009 - Apr - 9 | , ,

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The main bar options are the Casino and Kenzibar.

Food places are also plentiful in choice. For Indian, pop in to Moti Mahal, while for a popular Creole restaurant check out Leslie or Sea Breeze. Sea breeze does knock outsome incredible Mauritius food including lamb curry and the sizzling lamb is first class. Good pizza is also available at Casa while those in the mood for an oriental should probably head to Ocean.

Another popular spot that is one of the few places that serves lunch past 2 is Patijoy, located right opposite the beach.

Food is expensive but there are some very nice Chinese dishes available. It’s a very authentic restaurant with straw based walls, basic chairs and no doors – you may wish to sit a little inside as while the tables at the front enjoy sea views, the lack of doors and walls coupled with tasty food can attract a good few flies.

For cheaper dining options, Ah-Youn is a cheery Oriental restaurant on the main Flic en Flac beach road. There is also Jardino D’italia, serving reasonable Italian fare.

If you’re staying on a budget, you can self cater for cheap at Spar supermarket – lots of food options here, and there is also a general souvenir shop as well as an internet café.

If you don’t mind driving a little out of Flic en Flac, Domaine Anna is a seafood place that is well worth a visit – not exactly for the budget conscious but some superb fish dishes are available here.

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