Mauritius, so far away, yet so much at home...
A sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, will fascinate you. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so charming that the scene is set for an unforgettable holiday. Here, you have the opportunity to experience unparalleled luxury: a level of refinement that is head and shoulders above that on offer in other tropical holiday destinations. Here, you will discover the true meaning of ‘beauty’ – a realisation that will compel you to return to Mauritius’ shores time and again...
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packages specialized keeping in mind the meals for all communities, even for the Jain visitors.
Mauritius at a Glance : Mauritius was named after the Dutch Prince Maurice Van Nassau.
Capital : Port Louis.
Location : Latitude 20º south of the equator, Longitude 57.5º east.
Area : : 2,040 square kilometers.
Population :1.2 million, including Rodrigues and the outer islands.
Geography : Mauritius’ white beaches are protected by a coral reef barrier that encircles almost all of the coastline, with the exception of the southern end, where it falls away and where wilder waters and dramatic cliffs can be observed. From the northern plains, the land rises to a central plateau dotted by lakes and extinct volcanic craters. A few uninhabited islets area are scattered around the main island.
Season :Summer Winter
Month : November to April May to October
Temperature : 23ºc to 33ºc 17ºc to 23ºc
: to know the current time, temperature & next 14 days forecast click here.
Occasional cyclones : Wettest months: December to March
Annual rainfall : 900 mm on the coast
:1500 mm on the central plateau
Sea Temperature : 22ºc to 27ºc.
Language : English is the official language. French and Creole are commonly used.
: Hindi & Bhojpuri are also spoken.Many hotel employees are fluent in German, Italian and Spanish.
: The Mauritian literacy rate hovers around 90%.
Economy : The Mauritian Economy rests on four main pillars: tourism; sugar; textiles and the services sector.
Religion : Mauritius is a melting pot of cultures. Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism co-exist peacefully.
Currency : The Mauritian Rupee (MRU) ( then too most of the Hotel tariffs here are in Euros and Pounds )
: Coins: 5c, 20c, 50 c , 1 MRU , 5 MRU and 10 MRU
: Notes: 25 MRU, 50 MRU, 100 MRU, 200 MRU, 500 MRU, 1000 MRU and 2000 MRU.
: Change counters are available at the airport.
: Foreign currency notes, drafts and travellers’ cheques may be carried to Mauritius without restriction.
Banking Hours : Monday to Thursday: 09.15am-3.15pm
: Friday: 09 15am-5.00pm.
: Banks operate in accordance with the arrival and departure of international flights at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Visas : On arrival for Indian nationals for a period of days.
Accommodation:
There is a wealth of accommodation to choose from in Mauritius – ranging from small to medium-sized hotels and charming villas right through to luxury resorts. Each are as welcoming as the next, and offer the same exemplary levels of service.
There are twelve major hotel groups in Mauritius: Accor,Apavou Hotels, Attitude Resorts, Beachcomber, Club Med,Constance Hotels, Indigo Hotels and Resorts, Naïade Resorts, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Sun Resorts, Veranda Resorts and One & Only Resorts.
The natural charm of the country and the tax incentives offered by Government have also attracted other reputable international hotel chains such as Four Seasons, Hilton,Intercontinental, Maritim, Le Meridien, Oberoi and Sofitel.
Disclaimer:
Content in the country guide is updated every 12 months and is to the best of our knowledge accurate and up-to-date. The information contained is intended as a general guide - any opinions or travel advise expressed are not necessarily those of TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS”.
All information made available from within this product is provided without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, any warranties as to merchantability, non-infringement or fitness for a particular purpose. We accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from this information.
“TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS” shall not be liable for any technical, editorial or typographical or other errors or omissions within the information accessible through this product.
Whilst changes are periodically made to the information herein “TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS” does not warrant that information currently accessible is either up-to-date or accurate.
Please contact us if you have any questions or corrections to the content in this section.
Information in this section was last updated: Thurs Oct. 20 2011.
Note: The information's above are not to be allowed to use for any kinds of purposes without hand writing permission directly to our office. If any person is trying to use the information above...we are not responsible for any claim. copy write 2011.TR Technologies. e-mail : [email protected]
North Of Mauritius / South Of Mauritius / East Of Mauritius / West Of Mauritius / Inland Of Mauritius / Honeymooners / Landmarks
packages specialized keeping in mind the meals for all communities, even for the Jain visitors.
Mauritius at a Glance : Mauritius was named after the Dutch Prince Maurice Van Nassau.
Capital : Port Louis.
Location : Latitude 20º south of the equator, Longitude 57.5º east.
Area : : 2,040 square kilometers.
Population :1.2 million, including Rodrigues and the outer islands.
Geography : Mauritius’ white beaches are protected by a coral reef barrier that encircles almost all of the coastline, with the exception of the southern end, where it falls away and where wilder waters and dramatic cliffs can be observed. From the northern plains, the land rises to a central plateau dotted by lakes and extinct volcanic craters. A few uninhabited islets area are scattered around the main island.
Season :Summer Winter
Month : November to April May to October
Temperature : 23ºc to 33ºc 17ºc to 23ºc
: to know the current time, temperature & next 14 days forecast click here.
Occasional cyclones : Wettest months: December to March
Annual rainfall : 900 mm on the coast
:1500 mm on the central plateau
Sea Temperature : 22ºc to 27ºc.
Language : English is the official language. French and Creole are commonly used.
: Hindi & Bhojpuri are also spoken.Many hotel employees are fluent in German, Italian and Spanish.
: The Mauritian literacy rate hovers around 90%.
Economy : The Mauritian Economy rests on four main pillars: tourism; sugar; textiles and the services sector.
Religion : Mauritius is a melting pot of cultures. Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism co-exist peacefully.
Currency : The Mauritian Rupee (MRU) ( then too most of the Hotel tariffs here are in Euros and Pounds )
: Coins: 5c, 20c, 50 c , 1 MRU , 5 MRU and 10 MRU
: Notes: 25 MRU, 50 MRU, 100 MRU, 200 MRU, 500 MRU, 1000 MRU and 2000 MRU.
: Change counters are available at the airport.
: Foreign currency notes, drafts and travellers’ cheques may be carried to Mauritius without restriction.
Banking Hours : Monday to Thursday: 09.15am-3.15pm
: Friday: 09 15am-5.00pm.
: Banks operate in accordance with the arrival and departure of international flights at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Visas : On arrival for Indian nationals for a period of days.
Accommodation:
There is a wealth of accommodation to choose from in Mauritius – ranging from small to medium-sized hotels and charming villas right through to luxury resorts. Each are as welcoming as the next, and offer the same exemplary levels of service.
There are twelve major hotel groups in Mauritius: Accor,Apavou Hotels, Attitude Resorts, Beachcomber, Club Med,Constance Hotels, Indigo Hotels and Resorts, Naïade Resorts, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Sun Resorts, Veranda Resorts and One & Only Resorts.
The natural charm of the country and the tax incentives offered by Government have also attracted other reputable international hotel chains such as Four Seasons, Hilton,Intercontinental, Maritim, Le Meridien, Oberoi and Sofitel.
Disclaimer:
Content in the country guide is updated every 12 months and is to the best of our knowledge accurate and up-to-date. The information contained is intended as a general guide - any opinions or travel advise expressed are not necessarily those of TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS”.
All information made available from within this product is provided without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, any warranties as to merchantability, non-infringement or fitness for a particular purpose. We accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from this information.
“TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS” shall not be liable for any technical, editorial or typographical or other errors or omissions within the information accessible through this product.
Whilst changes are periodically made to the information herein “TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS” does not warrant that information currently accessible is either up-to-date or accurate.
Please contact us if you have any questions or corrections to the content in this section.
Information in this section was last updated: Thurs Oct. 20 2011.
Note: The information's above are not to be allowed to use for any kinds of purposes without hand writing permission directly to our office. If any person is trying to use the information above...we are not responsible for any claim. copy write 2011.TR Technologies. e-mail : [email protected]