Mauritius Travel Forum

anybody used Monet Car Hire in Mauritius? Can we get your feedback on how you found their service? Thank you so much!

Has anyone ever stayed at the Cape Garden hotel about 5 mins from Pereybere in Mauritius? Or its affilliate New Paradizo residence in Pereybere? If so, what were your impressions? We are not looking for a 4-5 star hotel, more like a 3 star, villa, or self-catering. Merci!

has anyone stayed at this nice looking villa
www.montcalme.iowners.net
thinking of booking a few weeks but cant seem to find anyone who knows about it?

Hi all,

I would be travelling to Mauritius in the month of December(2nd week) with my fiance for honeymoon.

I am bored of luxury hotels that offer sameness in their rooms. I was looking for hotels where independent bungalow/villa is available but was unable to decide. Following is my criteria:
1) Bungalow/villa style
2) Lots of greenery and beautiful
3) Suitable for honeymoon
4) Budget 150 USD per night

Pls suggest some good hotels fulfilling above criteria.

I have shortlisted some hotels which are following. PLs advise on their suitability:
1. Pointe aux biches
2. La Maison D'ete Hotel
3. Bungalow Vanille

I also think the weather in Mauritius will be comfortable enough to travel around the country and not very uncomfortable and muggy weather. Pls advise.

hi folks,wife and i both in our 40s staying at Belle Mare Plage next mid june. any1 stayed in this hotel, what can i expect weather ways.any hints tips ideas on what to do an see, would be great

Hi, I will be coming to Mauritius on October.

Can anyone recommend me on good restaurants, bar and places to go out?

I also heard many good things about the Mauritian Cuisine, is it same as the Indian cuisine?

Thank you in advance,
Mike

Hi, myself and my daughter (age 12) are visiting Mauritius for the first time in a couple of weeks, we are staying half board at Le Touessrok. We are so looking forward to it. I am becoming a little concerned about the weather, usually on this type of holiday we vegetate around a pool or on the beach, are we going to be able to do this? will it be warm enough? We heard that we needed to bring something warmer for the evenings but for during the day aswell?
Which is the best currency to take to Mauritius? Any comments/advice for this hotel? I read that bringing some wine/champagne in your hand luggage was a good idea but not sure if I can do this because I have a stop over in Seychelles, does anyone know if they have the same liquids restrictions?

Hi all

Planning to spend a week to 10 days in a villa known as Koenig Pearl Villa at Mont Choisy ? Any both stayed there?

Also will this be an ideal location. We are keen on canoeing, snorkeling and trying diving. Also how is Mont Choisy beach, not being far from Grand Bay and Trou aux Biches Beach too will this be an ideal location to spend time.

Last thing any clue on the weather in Sept.

Thanks

Amar

I am planning to visit Mauritius in last week of june.This is my first trip and needed some help.

1.How is the weather in june and july and are the beaches swimable?
2.Which is the best area and beach to stay which has good restaurants and night life ?
3.Are there any villas with kitchen

Thanking you in advance.
Varun

Hi,

I will be in Mauritius last 10 days of June (travelling alone). I need to rent a hotel/hostel room which must have internet (for my laptop) and be centrally located to transport/nightlife/shopping. I am looking for some days in Port Louis and others in Grand Baie. Any suggestions?

Budget - don't know - $USD40/night?

Also, following suggestions needed:
- cheapest way to get from airport
- nightclubs in Port Louis and Grand Baie
- things to do in June/July (snorkelling, etc?)

Thanks for your help.

Hallo,

I go with my husband to Blue Bay on the 10.06.2009. Were staying at the Blue Lagoon Beach Hotel.How can we go from Hotel to the bus-station in Mahebourg? Can I get a timetable at the bus-Station or it's better to look in internet beforehand?
Can anyone advice me a lokal guid for day-trips (to interesting places) with car?

Thank you.

Can anybody advise me on the meal times (breakfast and dinner at this hotel please? I am leaving on 7 June 2009 to Mauritius. What is the public busses like in Mauritius and can one actualy tour the island by bus by one self? We would like to vist Curepipe, the Pampelmouse gardens, Cadan Waterfront in Port Louis, Rose Hill, Grand Baie, etc. and plan to use public transport for these excursions. Are there regular buses available from and to these destinations to the hotel or should one make alternative arrangements?

What is the cost in Rupees more or less for a day visit to Isle aux Cerfs and where can one get a reliable boat and skipper to take one out to Isle aux Cerfs? Is topless bathing permitted at Isle aux Cerfs or is it out of the question? My wife like to get an even suntan and any info regarding this will be appreciated.

Hi,

Me and my fiance are going to Mauritius for one week beginning May 18th this year and are staying at Le meridien ile maurice.

My fiance and I love exploring nature and beautiful places like waterfalls/landscapes/stunning views/nature - any recommendations?

The 18th is also my birthday and I am wheat and gluten free - we would love to go for a special meal at an amazing restaurant - we both love all food! I've heard about a couple of restaurants in other hotels but was wondering what others recommend from personal experience.

Also how much approximately do we need to take with us for spending money? We are on a half board basis.

Look forward to answers.

Fiona x

Hi,

My partner and I are planning to go for our honeymoon from June 30th - July 6th. Could anyone please let us know what area is good to stay during that time frame? We were deciding between Sands resort and Le Meriden. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.

Thanks

How is the weather in Mauritius in April and May ? I can go there in the middle of April, and then in the middle of May, but i dont know when is better weather. I have read in statistics that in May is hotter, but also a lot of rain. How is raining there in May - hours of raining, or just short rain, or night raining, and day is ok?
Second question is about a risk of the chikungunya virus - is it still there? Are there other rellevant risks of other deseases (strong diarrhea, malaria, dengue) ? Because i am going there with my 1 year old baby, so i have some worries...
Thanks for every advice

I have bookd a honeymoon in Belle mare plage for mid Aug and want to know....will it be hot enough to sunbathe and swim??help?!?!

Would you any comments on this hotel ? its location, advantages and weak points ??
Thanks in advance.

We plan to visit for the first time to Mauritius in mid-April'09.
We would like to find a nice place to stay for two of us for one week, with a good ratio quality/price.
What would you recommend and WHY ??
Is it possible to have all at the same time: nice beach nearby, reasonably luxury accomodation, quiet and with a nice view, etc..?
What kind of budget do we need to plan ? For the moment we have just a flight to get on the iland...!
Thank you in advance for any other useful information.

My partner and I have booked an experience with the above company (walking with lions etc). I was just wondering if anyone knows the location of Safari Adventures? I have tried to find it on the internet but all it says is Royal Road, Cascavelle???? I have no idea where this is

We are staying at Le Cannonier hotel nr Grand Baie (May 2009) and I would like to know roughly how far away Safari Adeventures is in relation to the hotel and also the best/cheapest way to get to there from the hotel??

Thanking you all in advance.

Kate & Mike

I want to go to Mauritius on the 23rd Dec 2009 - 3 Jan 2010.
I am looking for a house that sleeps 10 people/5 couples.
I would prefer a place that is self-catering, and has a pool.
Preferably near the sea as well.

Is there any part of Mauritius that would be great for this type of accommodation? What is the weather like at that time of the year?

Ryan from Cape Town, South Africa

I want to go to Grand Baie on the 23rd Dec 2009 - 3 Jan 2010.
I am looking for a house that sleeps 10 people/5 couples.
I would prefer a place that is self-catering, and has a pool.
Preferably near the sea as well.
I would prefer not to be in a resort/hotel, but rather a free standing house...

Is there anything that you can suggest?

Ryan from Cape Town, South Africa

I want to go to Grand Baie on the 23rd Dec 2009 - 3 Jan 2010.
I am looking for a house that sleeps 10 people/5 couples.
I would prefer a place that is self-catering, and has a pool.
Preferably near the sea as well.
I would prefer not to be in a resort/hotel, but rather a free standing house...

Is there anything that you can suggest?

hi mates! i will land on mauritius on monday ,i would like you to suggest me of a reliable and not extremely expensive tour operator in grand bay ,for cruising the northern islets (gabriel and flat) ,emphasizing in having plenty of time to swim and enjoy the secluded (?) beaches of BOTH the 2 islets ,not just one ,and that ,at a glance....
moreover ,i am thinking of renting a scooter (125 cc if possible)...can i explore the whole island on that vehicle?i mean ,are there sufficient fuel stations along the road ,and yet ,how long are the distances (f.e grand bay - gris gris or grand bay - trou d'aux douce) ?
thank you all ,in advance
kostas - greece

My partner and I are visiting Mauritius for the first time next May 2009. Were staying at the Le Cannonier Hotel for 2 wks AI.

Can anyone tell me what to expect from the weather in May? I'm expecting some rain but was just wondering how hot it may be in May as I know it is the start of the winter season. I'm presuming it will be warm enough to swim in the sea?

Also has anyone stayed at the Le Cannonier hotel and can tell me there thoughts on the hotel.

Thanks

Hi,

I'm from Malaysia and wish to go Mauritius or Maldives for honeymoon.
Is anyone from Malaysia can share with me the local travel agent packages?
Thanks.

Hi All
I'm so delighted I found this forum because I'm going crazy trying to work it out myself!!
My dilemma is this: Which side of the island should we stay on in the first 2 weeks of Feb? Weather charts seem to indiate it rains LESS (like half the rainfall) on the west coast in February but other written reports state that the "east coast weather differs from that of the west coast - the former being much drier during January and February, when prevailing winds drive in from the east, race up the mountains and dump rain on central and western Mauritius". So you can see why I'm confused!

Our family of 4 (grown up children) don't mind it hot but we don't want to spend our holiday cooped up indoors. 3 of us love diving and I was originally thinking the Hilton at Flic en Flac looked good.

Anyway, I'd very much appreciate some advice if anyone can help.

Many thanks.
Dee

I am 56 yrs old Indian guy ;iving in UK, in good health and want to visit MU alone for couple of months in mid Nov/Jan 09.(maybe every year there after)
Although I can afford hotels but I want to experience living with a local Hindu family, no prejudice, except I want to learn how they coped over the centuries & what ties they still hv bk home, if any etc etc as well as to hv some company
I am not very fussy about room etc as long as I can get the love & affection as an Uncle, i'll be very happy. Suitable SAGAN (Remunerations) will be given (I wouldnot like to call it a payemnt)
Please email me even if you know of somebody or another advice for me
Shekher

Hi,

Apart from Le Morne, can anyone advise on best beaches for windsurfing? Or beaches to avoid, perhaps? The East coast looks beautiful (Belle Mare), but not sure if we can hire windsurfing equipment there?

Thanks very much for your suggestions!

Hi to all,

Please advise as i am planning my honeymoon trip in mauritius but i want to club it with other country also as mauritius is only for 5-6 days and i wan to go for 10-12 days..please advise whr else can i go with mauritius

I believe some places include water sports in package? But was wondering what would be the cost of different water sports on average. some range wud help.