Practical Tips

PRACTICAL TIPS

PRACTICAL TIPS

Practical advice for travelling to Mauritius

Local currency

The local currency is the Mauritian rupee, and a good tip is to take UK pound sterling with you and change it in the Arrivals Lounge at the airport to get the best rates. You'll be able to use your debit and credit cards at ATMs in Mauritius as well.

Time difference

Mauritius is between three and four hours in front of the UK, depending on the time of year.

What language?

English is the official language spoken in the Parliament in Mauritius, but French is also commonly spoken by around 70% of the population. A French Creole patois is also used by many people.

Getting around Mauritius

Mauritius has reasonable bus links, so it's possible to travel around by local bus, but these can take time. If you need to travel longer distances, you might be advised to book a cab for the journey. Rental cars are also fairly inexpensive and local roads outside of Port Louis don't get too congested.

Getting around Mauritius

Seafood is common in restaurants throughout the island. Some popular dishes include achard, which is a relish featuring pickled vegetables and mustard; fish vindaye, a fish curry with mustard, ginger, onion and garlic; dholl puri, a pancake made of wheat and stuffed with peas that's mostly served with curry, and rougaille, a Creole dish made with tomatoes and meat or fish.

Popular souvenirs to take back home

Some of the popular souvenirs to take back to friends and family at home include locally produced rum and demerara sugar, ship-in-bottle ornaments and a variety of handmade crafts which can be sourced in local shops, bazaars and markets throughout the island.e.

What clothes to pack for my Mauritius holiday

You can expect temperatures of at least 25 degrees Celsius on your holiday, so you should pack light summer garments to get the most use. If you plan to visit any Hindu temples or Catholic churches, you may wish to pack a demure outfit suited to some of the sacred sites. Visitors planning to go to Mauritius in January or February may need light raincoats, as there will be a chance of cyclone weather conditions.

Popular family attractions

If you're taking your children on holiday, some of the popular family attractions on Mauritius include: 1. Mauritius Aquarium 2. Kids Adventure Park, situated on the east of the island 3. Sugar Museum and Factory visit You could also take the kids go karting, pony riding or out boating for the day. There are lots of activities geared to younger children on the island

How much cash should I take?

You should probably put aside at least £1,000 each in cash for spending on a two week holiday to Mauritius. You can expect to pay at least £30 daily for a snack lunch and evening meal per person and you will also want to have sufficient cash for outings and excursions.