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Two weeks in Mauritius where to stay where to go what to see? |
Travel Info This is a two week September holiday on a budget. So far flights booked and that is it. We prefer self catering and happy to change a couple of times over teh two weeks. Where do you think are good places to stay in Mauritius ? (Do they have a website) Why are they good ? what is worth seeing ? What is a MUST do? Please help travel books are rubbish real people are the best source of information ever. Thank you :) Travel Tips Theres a great self catering place iv been to 2 times, a lady in the uk owns it, i'll give you the web site. Laso i have already paid for another holiday unfortunately i cant go anymore, iv beentrying to sell the holiday, its for 2 weeks for 8 people, it cost 拢960 its in a great place, in grand baie, and im really disapointed i cant go. Only if you interested. Below are some tips around mauritius. It is available for september. Iv checked online, how many peopel are going? maybe i can even sell it to you cheaper, im not out here to make money, i just wanna recover my money. http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals... Iv been there 3 times. i would be the BEST person to tell you, as iv been EVERYWHERE around mauritius. I will put the places down in order of priority. I hope you're staying in Grand baie as this is the best part of mauritius, everythign happens in grand baie!! 1- Ile aux cerfs (if you check this on the internet you'll know why. It is the most beautiful island ever, you pay an average amount, but the lobster lunch is worth it, so make sure you choose the lobster lunch, as you have a choice. (they'll ask you for the waterfall trip, but thats not so great, so leave it out. 2- Chamrel seven coloured sands, this is alright, i mean you just look at sands that are different colours, its far from everything, depending on where you're staying. 3- Pamplemousse - huge lilys that can only be found inthat one place, its a small pond. Thats quite nice, its in this big Botanical garden in town. 3- Rochester falls - this are quite nice to see, its quite small though. 4- Belle Mare beach - this is nice too. 5 - Moint Choisy Public beach - ok this sounds bad as iv said its a public beach, but its really nice, somehting you have to try, you must definitely try the Shawarmas, pineapple with spices, coconut water and other things the locals sell, iv had it countless times, and its clean and safe. I never got sick. 6 - And the best for the last - theres little stalls all over, especially in the main grand baie town, the locals sell soemthing called DHAAL ROTI, they make it right in front of you, it costs you less then 拢0.05 and its the most amazing thing you'll ever have. Just try and avoid the meat from the streets. Others The beaches are absolutely fabulous and lots of water sports. You can take a walk at the bottom of the sea (of course you wear some gear) and see the fish and coral in their natural environment. If you think you'll get cheap accommodation, you will be greatly disappointed. All the times I've been there the accommodation have been the same price as in Europe, unless you know someone who can introduce you to someone with a bungalow to let, price can be negotiated. Port Louis the capital has a new waterfront shopping centre with good restaurants etc. called 'Caderne' if I remember rightly. Have a good time at calodyne sur mer hotel or at sugar beach as they offer great sevices for your specific request i recommend you calodyne sur mer I am going to be honest with you, there really isn't much to do or see in Mauritius. I would plan on a lot of time at the beach. They have a great reputation for the coral reefs but I stayed in Grand Baie and to be honest, wasn't blown away. Definitely try the rock lobster. The group I was with hired a guide through our hotel to take us around the island, they brought us to some waterfalls and some of the other "touristy sights". They aren't that great. For example I would avoid the seven coloured sands, looks cool in photos but to be honest never been a bigger waste of time. There is a really large Indian population on the island, which is one of the most interesting parts of it...there is this island full of french speaking Indians, read up a little on the history, so you can check out the main temple. But if you have been to India it isn't that impressive. Port Louis isn't much to speak of. The port area has some nice restaurants. And if you are a little adventurous check out the market near the port. The smell and the noise and the colors will give you a headache for days. Anyways my general advice is expect a basic vacation on the beach with cheap and delicious beer. I think its called Phoenix. Anything more you will probably be disapointed. My days off the coast of africa... You may wish to consult these websites for hotels: http://www.hotels-in-mauritius.com/...... http://www.africapoint.com/hotels/maurit... As for things to do and visits, here are a few suggestions: Tour the Moka Mountainsby quad bike, horse or 4-wheel drive at the accessible 1,500-hectare nature park of Domaine Les Pailles. Travel to the sugar mill and rum distillery by train or horse-drawn carriage before dining in one of four restaurants. Visit L鈥橝venture du Sucre, the Sugar Museum, in Beau Plan; The Naval Museum in Mahebourg; The Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses; Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct volcano; Casela Bird Park; the Black River Gorges National Park, a 6,794-hectare forest, to see indigenous plants, birds and wildlife;. Domaine du Chasseur, one of the best island views, and the best place to glimpse the Mauritius kestrel in the wild; LA VANILLE R脡SERVE DES MASCAREIGNES, commonly referred to as 鈥楾he Crocodile Park', for its thousands of Nile crocodiles. It is the only place worldwide to breed aldabra tortoises and also has deer, monkeys, boar and an insectarium. Discover the Tamarind Falls on the Interior portion of the island, an incredible string of about 7 waterfalls surrounded by green mountains;and the Coloured Earth of Chamarel. SPEEDBOAT from Trou d'eau Douce to the popular island playground of Ile aux Cerfs for beaches, golf and watersports. Or, for a quieter day, sail a catamaran to the Northern Islands - Gabriel Island, Flat Island and Gunner's Quoin. Of interest also is THE AAPRAVASI GHAT historical site, an important symbol of Mauritian identity since the ancestors of more than 70% of present day Mauritian population arrived on the island through this immigrant depot (site classified as World Heritage). lm |
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