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DESTINATIONS - MAURITIUS
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Mauritius, a sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, will fascinate you. Mauritius is located to the South Eastern coast of Africa, about 800kms east of Madagascar, just 45kms in width and 65kms in length, so rich in culture, history, colours and natural beauty. The island of Mauritius is now seen as a sparkling holiday getaway with incomparable contrasts and charm. It is a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will compel you to return to its shores time and time again. The white beaches are protected by coral reef almost all around except for the southern coast that offers wilder strands or dramatic cliffs. From the northern plains, the land rises to a central plateau dotted by lakes and extinct volcanic craters. 
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 USEFUL INFORMATION
There are no health risks and no vaccinations are required for Mauritius unless travelers are from an endemic region. Mauritius is four hours ahead of GMT and two hours ahead of South African standard time, however due to Daylight saving, from the end of October to the end of March; Mauritius is five hours ahead of GMT and three hours ahead of standard South African time. The local currency in Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee - it is recommended to travel with Rupees, Euros or US Dollars. Most credit cards are accepted by banks, most hotels and restaurants and tourist shops. Generally shops open from 08h00-17h00 Monday to Fridays, 09h00-13h00 on Saturdays and 09h00-12h00 on Sundays. Banking hours are Monday-Thursday 09h15-15h15, Friday 09h15-17h15 and Saturdays 09h30-11h30. Electricity is 220 Volts AC using square 3 pin plugs. South African passport holders do not require a visa for travel into Mauritius. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from return date and have at least 3 blank pages. English is widely spoken and is the official language in Mauritius, however French, Creole and Hindi are frequently used. The dress code for Mauritius is defiantly beach and casual wear. It is recommended that in winter you should travel with light woolen items of clothing as evenings can get cool. When visiting religious places, please respect the cultures and dress modestly and appropriately. 
ATTRACTIONS
The North: Grand Baie is literally a shopper's paradise, which also has an exciting night-life with a variety of restaurants, bars and discos. The Triolet Shivala The largest Hindu temple on the island which was built in 1809 in honour of several Hindu gods. The Labourdonnais Orchards Is a discovery experience of Mauritius diverse tropical fruit trees and exotic flowers. For more adventurous, why not make this discovery by mountain bike or while hiking. The East Belle Mare Beach offers one of the best stretches of beach on the island. Flacq Market is one of Mauritius's most important villages, and is the connecting point for the Eastern population. The colourful Flacq Market prides itself as Mauritius largest open air market, attracting many visitors. The Waterpark Leisure Village guarantees a day of relaxation and fun, spent with friends or family. The South East Dutch Ruins:- discover ruins of the first Dutch settlements, where excavation is ongoing with hope of uncovering important Mauritian history. La Vanilla Reserve des Mascareigenes Where visitors will find 500 giant tortoises and Nile crocodles roaming freely, as well as a diverse mix of fuana and flora, an insectarium boasting 20,000 species of insects including butterflies from different regions of the world. Also the Crocodile Affeme offers local cuisine and for the more adventurous lovers of fine food, a specialty of crocodile meat. The West Martello Towers which represent the early rivalry between old colonial powers. The towers are a milestone in the island's history symbolising the end of slavery and the beginning the Indian immigration. Chamarel Discover a landscape of contrasting shades and colours, blues, greens, reds and yellows as a result of the volcanic erosion. The rare of beauty of the neighbouring waterfalls of Chamarel rise above the native plant life and moors. Salt Pans in Tamarin are the heart of salt production in Mauritius due to the high amount of sunshine that this region receives. Casela stretches over 25 hectres and is situated in the Rivière Noire district. The bird park stretches boasts more than 140 bird species from all five continents and include other attractions such as fish ponds, tigers, tortoises, monkeys, deer and orchids. The Yemen Reserve may not be the largest game reserve on the island, but there is still a lot to see. Get close to the herds of deer, as well as explore species of the Mauritian fauna. Rustic kiosks in the reserve award visitors unobstructed views of the sea where you can relax and sip on local punch as the sun sets. Dolphins Explore unique opportunities to see Dolphins on the west coast. Inland Tea Route & Bois Cheri Discover traditional Mauritius by following the Tea Route that starts from the colonial house, Les Aubineaux in Curepipe. Enjoy visiting the Bois Cheri tea factory and museum, the anthurium greenhouses and the vanilla plantations. Black River Gorges is a national park which was created in 1994 as protection to the remaining native forests and stretches out across 6,574 hectares. Visitors can enjoy magnificent landscapes and rare bird species. Eureka is an old, charming Creole house built in 1830, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and waterfalls of the Moka River, and is a must see during your visit to Mauritius. 
CLIMATE
Mauritius is a year round destination with a tropical climate. Cool and dry winter months are between May to October, temperatures peak at 24°C. Mauritian summer months are from November to April and are hot, humid and rainy. Mauritius is affected by tropical cyclones during December to February. The West Coast is the best region of the island in terms of weather, where it is warm and sunny for most of the year. 
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