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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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West Mauritius – Dramatic mountain resorts & luxurious holiday resorts.

2009 - Apr - 5 | ,

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Western Mauritius is well known for it’s dramatic mountain scenery, and some of the more popular destinations here include Flic En Flac, Tamarin and Grand Riviere. Casela Nature Park is also located in the Western region of Mauritius.

Five star resorts such as Taj and Hilton makes the western region of Mauritius the destination for some of the wealthiest Maurtius holiday crowd.

Places like Woolmar and Flic En Flac are where the majority of holiday resorts in the West region of Mauritius are located.

It’s also a very convenient place to be located as there are many things to see in the west such as Casela Nature Reserve (where you can enjoy an African style safari and go quad biking in the reserves and see animals like zebra and ostriches in their natural habitats).

Plus, it’s quite easy to get to the North (Grand Baie, Port Louis) and South (Black Gorges National Park) for those who decide to base themselves in the west.

Flic En Flac

Arguably one of the best resorts in Maurtius, Flic En Flac enjoys an incredibly luxurious stretch of beach. It’s also nearby where the highly beautiful Casela Nature Park is located, and there are some superb restaurants and cheery bars to explore.

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Places to see & things to do @Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius.

2009 - Apr - 3 | , , ,

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There’s a good selection of entertainment available in Port Louis. There are two major cinemas, Star and Cinemaxx. The former is situated along the Caudan waterfront while the latter on Port Louis Waterfront.

Theatre lovers can pop in to the Municipal Theatre which holds various plays and musical events.

Company Gardens has some wonderfully large banyan trees and is worth a visit – just do not be there past sunset as it transforms into a seedy red light district. It’s also ill advised for single ladies to be in this area by themselves.

Mauritius is a good example of a harmonious multi national society. There are some notable churches and Cathedrals to be seen – St Louis Cathedral and St James Cathedral are well worth a visit.

Some of the most breathtaking views of the city can be seen from the Citadel (Fort Adelaide).

Getting around Port Louis is best done by taxi. It’s not especially expensive to hire taxi’s, and it is a far better option than trying to drive yourself within the city (the traffic can be intense, and the driving of the Mauritius public isn’t exactly world class).

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Places to eat @Port Louis, Mauritius.

2009 - Mar - 30 | , ,

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Port Louis has a fantastic smearing of restaurants. There’s everything from Indian and Chinese to Creole and European, and there are options for all budget levels.

There are some notable Indian restaurants – Namaste on the Caudan Waterfront is one of the more luxurious choices, and some tables offer spectacular harbour views which make for an enchanting dining experiences. If it’s a sunny day, eat on the balcony as some wonderful views of the port can be seen – a great photo opportunity to get pictures of the port area from an elevated position.

Near the shopping area is “Le Capitain” which has a decent menu and fairly reasonable prices.

There are many budget options also available – a lot of the food stalls sell tasty snack foods such as samosas and other foods for low prices. Perhaps not ideal if you’re not the best of travellers food-wise, but can be good for snacking if you’re on an excursion.

Port Louis also has franchises such as Pizza Hut and MacDonalds for those that would rather play it safe.

For a cheaper option, Tandoori Express which whips up reasonable Indian fare for decent prices. It’s also on the waterfront. Another reasonable Indian restaurant is Carri Poule which has a marvellous lunch time buffet.

If you’re in the mood for Chinese, Canton is a budget restaurant which is tacky looking but that offers good quality Chinese food. Slightly more upmarket is Happy Valley which is along the Waterfront.

There are several other choices of restaurant too – La Rose des Vents is a pleasant seafood restaurant which is situated in the Labourdonnais Waterfront hotel. Black Steer is a popular steakhouse right on the Caudan Waterfront. For Creole dishes mixed in with a bit of Indian & Chinese also featuring on the menu, check out La Bonne Marmite. It’s located along Sir William Newton St and is a good choice for budget conscious travellers.

If you fancy a drink, Port Louis has a generous sprinkling of bars, mostly along the Waterfront complex, such as Keg & Marlin (which also has live music on Friday nights) and Sunset Café.

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