Villa Narmada

Essentials For Grand Baie

by clebrasse

Cooling Bags, Cooling blocs

Basic essentials, but again not easy to get hold of over there. They are well worth the extra luggage when they keep that midday rum and coke nice and chilled when the temperature is bursting 30c Upset Stomach pills because all them cocktails at Banana Beach Club do start to take their toll! Not to mention the legendary Noodle Man who trades opposite the petrol station....that spicy noodle fest is divine (best in the world infact!) but in the morning you can wake up with a few side affects of the hottest chilli this side of Mexico.... Batteries...they arent very reliable in Mauritius and also cost the earth because they are imported. Best stocking up at home and bringing a decent supply. Some smart evening wear is essential, but forget about the suit and long trousers! Long shorts seem to be the key to enjoying the warm nights. Remember, the temperature rarely falls below 20c even after dark. You must try the rotti from the lady who trades on the road leading to Super U. Absoloute bargain at just 5p each, and her fillings are amazing!!!

Grande Baie

by calpy

"Undersea Walking at Grande Baie"

Grande Baie is 'the' holiday spot in Mauritius for most people. Bustling with vehicles & people going about their activities, it is much livelier than many other parts of Mauritius. If you tire of snorkelling and possess no certification for scuba-diving (I was not a certified open-water diver then), go undersea-walking. You put on a terribly heavy helmet (which, of course, becomes much lighter when you're submerged in water) and air is pumped in, keeping the water out. Walking on the sea bed was a highlight.. it was such an experience! I was thrilled to spot a couple of trumpet fish among the thousands of zebra fish.