Related Mauritius Favorites Tips

4 more images

Favorite thing: Dee you should be aware that January to March are the rainiest months,and also prone to tropical storms and cyclones at that time. The past two Februaries have seen a few tropical storms and one cyclone Cat 4 two years ago. Its very hot and very humid. I have been most months, and much prefer the Mauritian winter from May to September, with less rain and less humidity. Problem then is the wind on the east and south coasts, although the north and west would be ideal. The Hilton, Taj Exotica, Sugar Beach, Sofitel, La Pirogue and Sands are all good choices on the west at Flic en Flac and Wolmar. If you must go Feb be aware of the risk of cyclones and tropical storms, which even when out to sea and quite distant bring very windy and wet weather. I would change the dates if possible. October is supposedly the driest month. The east is usually rainier than the west and north.
Krissy

Fondest memory: The scenery, particularly the mountains on the west of the island.

4 more images

Favorite thing: Dee you should be aware that January to March are the rainiest months,and also prone to tropical storms and cyclones at that time. The past two Februaries have seen a few tropical storms and one cyclone Cat 4 two years ago. Its very hot and very humid. I have been most months, and much prefer the Mauritian winter from May to September, with less rain and less humidity. Problem then is the wind on the east and south coasts, although the north and west would be ideal. The Hilton, Taj Exotica, Sugar Beach, Sofitel, La Pirogue and Sands are all good choices on the west at Flic en Flac and Wolmar. If you must go Feb be aware of the risk of cyclones and tropical storms, which even when out to sea and quite distant bring very windy and wet weather. I would change the dates if possible. October is supposedly the driest month. The east is usually rainier than the west and north. Lovely beaches, particularly Flic en Flac in the west, Mont Choisy and Trou aux Biches in north west and Belle Mare in the east.
Krissy

Fondest memory: The scenery, particularly the mountains on the west of the island.

4 more images

Favorite thing: Dee you should be aware that January to March are the rainiest months,and also prone to tropical storms and cyclones at that time. The past two Februaries have seen a few tropical storms and one cyclone Cat 4 two years ago. Its very hot and very humid. I have been most months, and much prefer the Mauritian winter from May to September, with less rain and less humidity. Problem then is the wind on the east and south coasts, although the north and west would be ideal. The Hilton, Taj Exotica, Sugar Beach, Sofitel, La Pirogue and Sands are all good choices on the west at Flic en Flac and Wolmar. If you must go Feb be aware of the risk of cyclones and tropical storms, which even when out to sea and quite distant bring very windy and wet weather. I would change the dates if possible. October is supposedly the driest month. The east is usually rainier than the west and north. The beaches are fantastic, with the west having Flic en Flac, north west Mont Choisy and Trou aux Biches, and the east Belle Mare. The west has a scenic backdrop of mountains, running all the way down to the south west at Le Morne. Hire a car for a few days and see the coastline as well as the interior, particularly Black River Gorges National Park, with its stunning scenery. You can take organized walks.
Krissy

Fondest memory: The scenery, particularly the mountains on the west of the island. The people. Everything!!

Favorite thing: Hello & greetings,

I am from Mauritius and am a primary school teacher. I'll try to answer your questions.

1. We want to get out and about in evening, are there any local restaurants/bars/shops in Trou d'Eau Douce?

Trou d'Eau Douce is a tourist village. There are almost all the facilities there including lots of restaurants etc.

If not where would the nearest place be?

But u may also want to go elsewhere everywhere is near with a half an hour routes.

2. Recommendations on excellent local restaurants across the island? 3. Recommendations on a swanky restaurant for a special occassion?

I can't really recommend u. I have a friend who can really help u can reach him on jhugroosunil@yahoo.com

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?

This is not in Port Louis but at Casela on the other side of the island. Trou d'eau Douce is in the East and casela in the west of the island. About 1 hour drive. They are baby cheeta and baby lion. Casela is a bird zoo. There are lots of birds and it's really grandiose.

5. How easy is it to reach other resorts by taxi - ie Grand Baie?

by taxi it's about 1 hour off peak hour. That's in the North of the island.

6. Does anyone have a reputable and reasonable taxi driver contact? Also anyone who would do island tours?

U may contact my friend and he may advise. He does island tours.

7. Any boat charter companies?

Again he has the contacts. U may go sight seeing watch dolphin and even big game fishing... or simply fishing. There are all these in Mauritius.

Enjoy Mauritius... u'll love it.

U may contact me via my email address if u have any questions about where to visit etc. yussufay@hotmail.com

Favorite thing: Change your money into Mauritian rupees in the arrivals hall at the airport. IME the people are very friendly and are not there to rip you off, and the hotel staff do not hover around waiting for tips. We visit Mauritius every year, so can fully reassure you on this. Take as much spending money as you want. Prices in supermarkets are the same as the UK or Australia. Eating out is generally cheap. There used to be lots of factory shops selling fake designer goods, particularly Ralph Lauren, and they were actually good. Since RL complained to the government these shops closed down from 2002 onwards, and clothing is no longer a good buy. Sizes also tend to be on the small side. There is good shopping in Grand Baie, and Port Louis. Caudan Waterfront has some good little shops selling everything from designerwear to souveniers, and there's a craft market there. Avoid the central market, as you get lots of hassle. Some nice things among the dodo tat. The local Phoenix beer is good, and you get wine at the supermarket at reasonable prices; all kinds from Australian, South African, US Chilean etc. Bar prices slightly more.

Favorite thing: The flora of Mauritius is compose of 700 species of indigenous plants. Many of these plants are threatened with extinction. This is because there is less than 2% of their natural habitat left, and because introduced plants and animals compete and destroy their fruits and seedings. In collaboration with the National Parks, the Conservation and Forestry Services, the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation is working to protect these species and the forest for the future generations.

Favorite thing: Coin de Mire est un île située au large de Cap Malheureux. Elle doit son nom aux canonniers qui l'utilisaient pour ajuster leur tir.

L'Île Maurice est une île chaude dont la température est adoucie par la mer et l'alizé de sud est. Elle est aussi soumise à des microclimats, frais et plus sec sur la côte est, plus chaud et humide sur la côte ouest.

Coin de Mire (Corner of Sighting) is one island situated to the large of Cap Malheureux. It owes its name to the gunners who used it to adjust their shooting.

Mauritius is a hot island whose temperature is eased by the sea and the trade wind of south is. It is also submitted to microclimates, expenses and drier on the coast is, more hot and humid on the west coast.

Favorite thing: La plage de Tamarin qu'on atteint en traversant l'embouchure de le rivière Tamarin à pied (ou en pirogue à marée haute) est réputée pour ses fortes vagues. Les amateurs de surf l'affectionnent particulièrement, et viennent du monde entier sur ce "spot".
La plage de sable très fin et doux, semble blanche, mais ce sable a la particularité de noircir un peu les pieds lorsqu'on marche dessus.

On entend résonner souvent le ravane, le soir, en périodes des fêtes d'amateurs de Sega.

The beach of Tamarin that one reaches while crossing the mouth of river Tamarin on foot (or in dugout to high tide) is reputed for its strong waves. The amateurs of surfing especially love it, and come from all over the world on this "spot".
The beach of very thin and soft sand, seem white, but this sand has the particularity to blacken a little the feet when one walks over.

One hears to resound often the ravane, in the evening, in periods of the feasts of amateurs of Sega.

Fondest memory: For me, the best beach in Mauritius !