Mauritius Travel Forum

Hi I am travelling to mauritius for a week starting July 20th.
Anyone can guide me on these things...

1. Hows the weather likely to be around Trou Aux Biches .. I am staying at Coralia Mont Choisy..
2. My package includes a trip to Ile Aux Cerfs.. should I plan my scuba diving for this place or do it separately and any idea of how much does it cost for a basic trip along with equipment.. It would be my first scuba dive and so would be the case for my wife.. Is it cheaper to do it at some other place as I guess Ile Aux Cerfs would be touristy?
3. Is Trou Aux Biches a good place for snorkelling/kayaking?
4. Besides, chamarel, the garden and the lake anything else(I am not too religious so temples and churches are not my kinda place) to see in terms of natural marvels??
5. What would be a good place to eat lunch-- around troux aux biches.. ?not lukg at fancy restaurants but good food.. say sm veggies, sm chicken, sm seafood.. any special mauritian food.. a must try.. how about desserts?
6. What is the most hunted for souveneirs at mauritius?

Regards,
Vickss

good day,
i don't beleive Mauritius is a good place for your first scuba diving
because it would be to rough .. you should start in the caribbean for exemple.
To do snorkling, the best place is Blue Bay .. which is a national protected area if i am not mistaking.
complety at the far end of the public beach .. and more (in front of the little house of the guards) .. you can snorkle and see the most beautiful things.
enjoy

Sorry to counter-say the other poster but Mauritius IS the place to start diving ! I have done hundreds of dive there and i can say : GO FOR IT ! You are leaving soon and if you have time to read this just email me if you need more info.



LR

lone runner you beleive Mauritius is a good place to start scuba d.
i personnaly thing the ocean is too rough. maybe you know an area for it
which part of the island you think is a good place to begin scuba diving ?
thanks