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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

First Fleet Reproductions ltd: Model ships

by ZenLady34

You can find many shops in Mauritius which builds and sells model ships. The models are made out of teak or mahogany and are lacked from six to seven times!All the models have been done by actual drawings of boats/ships like Wasa (Sweden). I remember that the biggest ships takes few months to complete. Prices varies according to the size and the model.This shop which we visited is one among the others. As not being an expert on model ships I cant really say if this was a good place to buy a ship for yourself but at least it gives you and idea.They will also pack your shopping carefully.ps.sorry about my lack of knowledge in correct terms... Price range is wide. The cheapest models could be around 2400Rs. The most expensive one (Wasa, Sweden) I saw was 45.000Rs.

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Avish Craft Market: Arts and Craft Ideas

by BardVos

This little art and craft shop is based in Grand Baie - North West Mauritius. The shop is packed with all sorts of very nice and local arts and craft, ideal for presents for the family. When we were in the shop, we were made welcome, asked what we wanted and then ably assisted. The two girls in the shop (Parma and Nita) even laid on a lovely buffet of Mauritian delicacies to encourage us in our pursuit. (A very clever marketing trick indeed, and very well received). At no point they were pushing us to buy anything, but we felt welcome there and comfortable, so it was made very easy for us. Anything specific to the island It all depends on what you are looking for and how much you buy. The prices in the shop are extremely reasonable.

Arsenal Area: Factory Outlets

by FLOWERPOT

Great bargains in the outlet stores of Arsenal All Top designer names such as Ralph Lauren, Louis Vittion etc at knocked down prices Polo shirts, jumpers, cotton shirts The Genuine clothing is approx 50% cheaper than British / Irish Retail Prices.

La boutik

by Klod5

On passe à la boutique, toujours proche de la maison où l'on habite. Souvent, les boutiques sont la propriété de chinois. Ainsi, dans le langage courant, et sans qu'il y ait quelque connotation xenophobe que ce soit, on dit, "je vais chez le chinois". Dans ces boutiques ont trouve pratiquement tout pour la vie courante : du pain aux casseroles et paniers...One goes by the boutique, always close to the house where one lives in. Often, the boutiques are the Chinese property. Thus, in the current language, and without there is some xenophobic connotation that it is, one says, " I go to Chinese ". In these boutiques have found practically all for the current life: of bread to the pans and baskets...

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Vegetables

by Klod5

Dans chaque ville, vous trouverez un bazar plus ou moins grand, où pour pourrez vous procurer des légumes de très bonne qualité.In each city, you can go on bazaar, more or less big, where you can buy vegetables of extra quality.

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Streets merchands: Marchands des rues

by Klod5

Nous sommes sous les tropiques, et tout se vends, tout s'achète dans la rue ! Vous pouvez vous alimenter, acheter des souvenirs, des vêtements (Attention aux contrefaçons), de la nouriture, et tous les objets de la vie quotidienne.We are under the tropicses, and all sell himself, all buys itself in the street! You can nourish yourselves, to buy some memories, of the clothes (Attention to the counterfeitings), of food, and all objects of the daily life.

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Caudan Waterfront

by Klod5

Un grand centre commercial à été construit dans le Caudan Watterfront, dans la capitale. C'était d'ailleurs là que le premier escalier mécanique de l'île à été installé ! Les prix y sont affichés, et c'est un centre à l'occidentale, moderne. Certes, vous n'y serez pas aussi dépaysé que dans un Bazar, mais vous aurez moins de risque de vous y faire gruger.A big shopping mall to been constructed in the Caudan Watterfront, in the capital. It was besides there that the first mechanical staircase of the island to been installed! The prices are displayed there, and it is a center to the western, modern. Certainly, you won't be disorientated there also that in a Bazaar, but you will have less risk of you there to make crunch.

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Marchands de glace

by Klod5

Sur les plages, dans les rues des villes, ces petits fourgons se font bruyamment annoncer à grand renfort de klaxon, musique indienne très forte et autres bruits. Vous pouvez y acheter des glaces et autres confiseries.On the beaches, in the streets of the cities, these small vans make themselves announce noisily with lots of horn, music Indian very strong and other noises. You can buy ices and other candies there.

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Buying expensive jewellery

by everest007

Buying any expensive item in a jewellers in Port Loius in Mauritius is always a nice feeling, but take note that you wont be walking out of the shop with it!!!!It will be kept in the shop and sent to the airport for you to pick up on your departure,due to customs rules! Quite disconcerting to say the least, but the folks ive spoken to all recieved their items safe and sound. Just so you know in advance

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Mauritian Alcohol

by canuckmike

Since there is a lot of sugar cane in Mauritius there is a lot of rum. You can find it almost anywhere but if you want minis (50ml bottles) the only place I found them was at the airport. The local beer is quite popular here. Phoenix is it's name and is found everywhere.

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