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I have booked to stay at the Belle Mare Plage for two weeks from the 02/09/2013. I do not like cold windy weather should I transfer to a hotel on the west coast baring in mind my husband wants to play golf

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I'll be on my honeymoon trip to Mauritius for 9 days. I've booked Tarisa Resort hotel (in Trou aux Biches) on half board basis. I need an estimate for 9 days lunch for 2 people in a decent hotel. The honeymoon package also includes 3-day tours. Apart from those, we will be taking 1 or 2 optional paid tours (visit to an island and watersport maybe). How much money in Mauritian Rupees should I carry? Please advise.

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Pankaj

Greetings. We are on our way to Mauritius in a few weeks time. We booked an al inclusive package via Beachomber Tours al the Le Victoria Hotel. What can we expect? What do we have to "look out" for? Any suggestions? Thanks, Jaco

I am looking for a beautiful villa/hotel for 2 nights in July for 6 of us friends. What is the best part to stay at that time of the year, and what are some good reasonable hotels. Our budget is between $400 - $500 a night for all of us.

is there an ATM at the International airport so that i can withdrw money before I go to the HOTEL.

sam

I wanted to get an idea on the price of water sports activities in Mauritius. The quotations given by my honeymoon planner are pretty high and wanted to know the right prices. If anyone has been there recently and can share their experience, it is highly appreciated.

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Hi All! We are going on our honeymoon to Mauritius (Le Preskil Beach Resort) from South Africa, has anyone been there before, if so, how was it? Second question, we are going on a half board basis, how much spending money should be fine for the both of us per day? Many thanks!

Hi, My fiancee and I are leaving for our honeymoon on the 5th March, and returning on 14th March, given that I hear Mauritius is being hit by torrential rain right now, does any one have any ideas of how bad it is and what are we to expect? Im worried the whole time will be a wash out.... We are staying in balaclava Maritim resort. Thanks

Has anyone travelled in Mauritius renting rooms from locals? Is it common, resp. are there guest houses with a good standard and what are the average prices for a room with bathroom? I want to travel around freely and stay where I like it and not pre-book a hotel. What about the beaches, are all beaches accessible to the public or are the beaches from the big hotels private? What about eating costs at places where locals commonly eat? Has anyone done any island hoping to Zansibar and islands around?Which months is advisable (not rainy all the time and no hurricane). thank you for your reply-

as i am planning for a holiday to mauritius with my husband in march 1st week so can any one please tell me what things do i pack for my trip and can u please tell what will be the weather of mauritius in march

I plan to travel to Mauritius later this year. The idea is to rent a Kayak Sit-On-Top and to paddle around for 2 weeks, sleeping on beaches with my jungle hammock. Any of you guys know a place where I can rent a good kayak for more than a day and not too expensive? Another thing, since I wanna sleep on beaches, is mosquitos, gnats and other blood suckers a big issue in Mauritius? Thanks.

Hi, i plan to travel to Mauritius for my honeymoon in January end approx on 27th for 6-7 days. Please suggest if traveling in this time of the year a good decision or not as i have read its a rainy season? your help would be appreciated.

hi , planning to go to mauritius for the first time end of march and beginning of april. where is the best place to go??. is march/april a good time to go. we are couple in 50's age wise. also please suggest area / hotels whether to go half board / or fully inclusive. once there i would like some tours for sight seeing. planning to go for 10 days is this a reasonable break?. sam

Arriving in Port Louis via cruise liner in December 2012 for a few days, and just want to hang around at the beach and do some water activities. Any tips on getting from and back to the ship to Town and what transport to use and what beach to go to?

Hi all, I will be visiting Mauritius in the last 2 weeks of December and am wondering what activity options I have as a solo traveller. I will be staying with a friend(in Blue Bay) who will be working in the day and will have a couple of other friends join me at a later time, but would be nice to make a few connections/friends(on here) before I visit. Besides the nightlife, I enjoy scuba-diving, horse-back riding, volunteering/charity work, wine/dine, etc. Anyone with genuine recommendations or would like to hang out on the beach with me; I look forward to hearing from you :-). Thanks, V.

hi, i am thinking of having a holiday in mauritius dec 2012 for two weeks. i haven't decided which part to go to yet but at the minute i am favouring the north coast. my question is it somewhere that people would head to on there own? i am going to be travelling on my lonesome and am a bit concerned as to whether i would enjoy it as i get the impression that most there will be couples or honeymooners. i am looking at doing it all inclusive and will probably spend most of my time beside the resort pool or on the beach and doing a few of the tours as well. any advice greatly appreciated

Hello: My wife and I are from California and are looking to travel to Mauritius over the winter break. We were hoping to come in early to mid January 2013 for about 7-10 days but are having second thoughts after reading online about the possibility of cyclones hitting the island around this time. I would like to know from folks about how high the risk of a cyclone is this time of year? How often do they hit? Even if there is no cyclone, does it tend to rain a lot this time of year? Also, does the weather vary depending on which side of the island you stay? Since we are going to be traveling clear around to the other side of the world, the last thing we would want to have happen is for us to run into severe weather while we are there! Any insights folks can provide would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi friends, I am planning a week long trip with my girlfriend to Mauritius in the month of July '12. I would appreciate if somebody could help me to know the climate & weather conditions in that month. Also, if i can be suggested some romantic places to stay and fun activities that can be done at that time. Thanks in advance....

Appreciate information on the type of plugs used in Mauritius. Thank you!

I would also like to know as a South African travelling to Mauritius can we exchange South African Rands at the Mauritius Airport or can we only exchange Euros or US dollars? What is the best currency to have in Mauritius.

Greetings I would like to know what are the costs for eating out and grocery shopping in Mauritius for people that want to go on a sef-catering holday for 1 week. Would would be an average per person rate to budget for per day?

Hi We are going on our honeymoon in August 2012 and can not decide if we want to go the east coast or north west coast, We do like the sun!! Can anyone help? What are the tempatures in both areas Thank you Sara

Hello VT! Has anyone ever booked hotels on Mauritius with www.mauritius-seychelles.com? Is this a reputable travel company? Greetings, Annelein

Hi, we have seen a great deal for a holiday to this beautiful island, never having been before, we wondered what a good time to visit would be, we are deciding between May or September. Also we have a choice of airlines to go on, either British Airways, Air Mauritius or Emirates. Anyone had any dealings and preference? Hotel is in Flic Flac? The Hilton. 9 night holiday. Thanks in advance for your help Jane

I am looking for a holiday to Mauritius in the month of feb-12 Weather sites says that feb has hot, humid and rainy climate. Please provide the actual feedback for the month of Feb. Thanks

We're looking to spend 6/7 in Mauritius, and would like to know the better parts of town, or which town to live in. We do not want to go for a beach holiday, but more a get-to-know-the country and the people-type of stay. We lived overseas with a big US bank for years and are used to exploring, networking, entertaining and getting to know the country. We have done some research, but cannot quite figure out where we should situate ourselves for a 1/2 year rental.

I want to take my honeymoon in Mauritius and wanted some advice. Mostly me and my wife are both interested in Scenic and natural beauty with some outdoor activities, not too interested in beaches. I am really interested in at least one of these: 1. Helicopter Ride 2. Aeroplane 3. Cruise 4. Snorkling I have a budget of3500 (I will be paying air travel separately) and the trip can last around 10 days. Are there any good tour agents that we can sign up with. Any advise will be most welcome.

Day 01 : Arrive Mauritius On arrival in Mauritius, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to soak in the tropical paradise ambience. Dinner and Overnight in Mauritius. (Dinner) Day 02 : Mauritius Enjoy North Island tour Highlights Include: Visit Port Louis, the capital, Marie Reine De Lax Paix, La Citadel, shopping at Caudan Waterfront, Jumbo Hypermarket or local market, China Town, Apravasi Ghat and museum. Dinner and Overnight in Mauritius. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 03 : Mauritius Full day South Island tour. Highlights include: Visit to Floreal shop factories, dead volcano of Trou aux Cerfs, the sacred lake of Grand Bassin, the unique seven coloured earths of Chamarel and witness the breath-taking Black River Gorges. Dinner and Overnight in Mauritius. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 04 : Mauritius Enjoy a full day excursion to Ile aux Cerfs. Highlight include: Travel to Trou D'eaxu Douce for a speed boat to Ile aux cerf island. Time free to explore the island on your own. Go swimming and enjoy the many water sports at your own expense. Dinner and Overnight in Mauritius. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 05 : Mauritius The day is at leisure to explore the various facilities at your hotel. OR you can choose to enjoy one of the optional activities offered by us. Dinner and Overnight in Mauritius. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 06 : Mauritiu The day is at leisure to explore the various facilities at your hotel. OR you can choose to enjoy one of the optional activities offered by us. Dinner and Overnight in Mauritius. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 07 : Depart Mauritius Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. (Breakfast) Any suggestions or anything more that can be done ? or not to be done ? Thanks

Hi Can anyone suggest the must see things /places in mauritius for 1 week stay? It will be a honeymoon trip. Any recommendations for hotels? Not over the top prices. Any recommendation for tour operators so that we could see around as much as we can. Thanks

We are flying in to Mauritius for one night before going on to Madagaskar. Where should we stay? Later on we have 2 nights on Mauritius for sight-seeing rather than for beaches. Where should we stay - modest accommodation but not too cheap. thanks