Things to know before coming to Mauritius- Part 1


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Home \| Travel & Leisure \| Other Destinations Things to know before coming to Mauritius- Part 1 By: Ralph Ramah If you plan to make a trip to Mauritius, there are a number of things that you should know before landing on the island. Important information on the airport, transport, visas and even vaccination among others, if known could be towards your own advantage. Let’s have a look. Tourists who arrive to Mauritius normally want to go mainly to the tourists areas around the island. Such areas include Grand Baie, Flic en Flac, Belle Mare, Mahebourg and Port Louis. But most of the times tourists may not know how long it will take them to reach these places in Mauritius. So, from the airport, if you travel by car, Mahebourg is around 20 minutes, Port Louis is around 1.5 hours, Grand Baie is approximately 2 hours and Flic en Flac is nearly 1.5 hours away. Also, while at the airport it is recommended that you change some money at available counters. By doing this, you could be off to a better start, should you decide to take a route where money changers are not accessible. Moreover, concerning the airport in Mauritius, on departure you may have to pay a tax of Rs 500. The sum can only be paid in rupees. Your return ticket may also have to be reconfirmed 3 days before your departure. These are just some formalities that you have to bear in mind while in Mauritius. However, these are strictly not meant to spoil your vacation mood at any cost. Instead, these are simple rules to ensure that you make a sound departure. You must now be wondering how you travel around Mauritius. If you want a car, feel stress free. There are a numerous car rental agencies around Mauritius. Nevertheless, most of them may require that you book your car a week in advance. So be sure that you make a good research about the car agencies in Mauritius and if need be, contact them to make your booking. Furthermore, due to high import tax on cars, driving a car in Mauritius can be quite expensive. All cars in Mauritius are right hand drive same as the British driving system. Cars use fuel such as Diesel and unleaded petrol in Mauritius. The fuel prices in Mauritius are slightly less than in Europe. Additionally, a great advantage of visiting Mauritius is that you are free from any diseases. Diseases such as yellow fever, cholera and malaria do not prevail in Mauritius. So, a vaccination may not be necessary before departure. The Government of Mauritius had been making good effort to enable the entire population to stay in a sound environment by eliminating the occurrence of such diseases. Besides, the health care system in Mauritius is quite advanced and most hospitals offer treatment free of charge. So, in case you catch a cold, you may visit the hospital nearest to you for an immediate treatment. There are as well numerous payable clinics in Mauritius. These offer a more attractive environment and modern treatment facilities. Therefore, it’s completely up to you to choose where to go in case you unfortunately fall ill during your stay in Mauritius. -------- Article Source: PrimeScrolls \| FREE ARTICLES and WEB CONTENT Mauritius welcomes you. The Official Web Site for Mauritius Receive Other Destinations Articles Via RSS! Click this XML Icon: More Related Articles on Other Destinations Ski Slopes Of Gibraltar - By : Arthor Pens Staying In London - By : Arthor Pens Awesome Asheville Pet Friendly Cabins - By : David T. Asheville NC Cabins- Fun For the Whole Family - By : David T. Finding Asheville Pet Friendly Cabins - By : David T. Some natural catastrophes that had affected Mauritius in the past - By : Ralph Ramah Mauritius, a place to visit a least once in a lifetime - By : Ralph Ramah The Flora And Fauna Of Greek Island Crete - By : Pankaj Mohan Cretan Tourism - Some Markets Lost, Some New Garnered! - By : Pankaj Mohan The Captivating Greek Island Of Crete - By : Pankaj Mohan .................................................................................................	SIGN UP for a FREE ACCOUNT or Learn More. Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds HubPrime Your Hub on the Web! Free Web Content MadTomatoe MykleidoscopeWorld LinkChannels Web Directory Pinoy Jokes & Text Quotes Love Quotes & Sweet Text SMS GIO's Blog Top Hits Funny Videos Top RnB Music Videos CulturedShock StarSurface Friendster Master myspacelimbo euworx

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