Mauritius Travel Forum

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.

Is there bus available from airpot to north mauritius? how much would it cost and how convenient is it?

I'm sure cabs are more expensive.

Also Are there any pvt bus operators or local that can be used for sightseeing?

Hello there

Myself and 3 friends have just booked our holiday to Mauritius in December for 2 weeks. We can't wait! We are staying in a hotel in the area of Trou d'Eau Douce. Can any anyone kindly advise us on a few things please?

1. We want to get out and about in evening, are there any local restaurants/bars/shops in Trou d'Eau Douce? If not where would the nearest place be?
2. Recommendations on excellent local restaurants across the island?
3. Recommendations on a swanky restaurant for a special occassion?
4. I have read of a lion & cheeta sanctuary in Port Louis where you can walk with the lions, does anyone know anything about this?
5. How easy is it to reach other resorts by taxi - ie Grand Baie?
6. Does anyone have a reputable and reasonable taxi driver contact? Also anyone who would do island tours?
7. Any boat charter companies?

Thank you in advance for any help.

Vanessa

Hi,
I'm traveling with my husband for 8-9 days to mauritius and we are eagerly awaiting this break. would like to know:

1. climate then - to carry summer wear or lite wollens and if its rainy too?
2. which is pref place to stay - north or south? we would like to be around places that are happening with some night life and close to the beach..
3. hotel/ b&B recomendations - planned budget is approx 50-80 USD per night.

all help appreciated.

I have been to Mauritius before but it was February and quite lovely and warm all around. We're going again mid October, does anyone know what the water temperature might be like at Blue Bay (Le Shandrani, near airport) and also the weather there at that time of year? I'm worried I'll be too cold! Thanks.

Hi I have five weeks to explore Morocco and am thinking of heading into Mauritius and maybe Tunisia. I am a solo travler. Is it easy in terms of transport and visa stuff to get into Mauritius? To be honest I never heard of the country until a few days ago when I bothered to look at a map...now i am intrigued. Is it cheaper then Morocco?

hi guys i was thinkin of south africa then seychelles/maldives/mauritis for honeymoon middle of aug next year but im worried bout the weather because i hear its winter in these places. my fiance and i really like the heat (ie loved eqypt and thailand in july and las vegas, all high 30's 40's) are we going to be really disappointed? are we better considering dubai, or where else?? any help appreciated
thanks

hi there,
i'm new at VT! =D
anyways, i've been reading VT forums for quite a while now and found the info very useful (my and friends heeded a lot of the VT advice whilst on our virgin trip to Phuket earlier this year!).

me & my fiance are planning to visit Mauritius for our honeymoon in Apr 09. we checked wt a local tour agent and found out that Grand Baie is the ideal spot for us. i have a couple of questions though:
1) We are two nightlifers so we are looking for a place that has pubs/clubs.
2) My fiance loves diving so is diving recommended in Mauritius? Our local tour agent seggested the Northern part of Mauritius.
3) Is April 09 a good time to go Mauritius?
4) any recommended hotels in Grand Baie area?i've heard of Merville Beach & Legends.

many thanks in advance!

Dear friends,

My friend and me will go to Mauritius on January.
Would you please suggest us the best places for real lazy vacation, beaches, etc...
Is it possible to find chipper acconnodation there?
Thanks a lot!

Cheers,
Dusan