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The newly expanded airport is in the south-east of the island. Hotels usually arrange transport to and from the airport although taxis and car hire are also available. There are public buses, but unless you’re going to Port Louis they probably won’t be going where you need to be.
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Most tourists head for isolated resorts where sprawling, but tastefully designed hotels have their own beaches, a few restaurants and some daily activities. You don’t need to leave the grounds until you’re heading home, but you’ll be missing a lot, so hire a car or book a shuttle and explore the island.
If you’re partial to a glass of wine or two, book an all-inclusive package, because the booze in these resorts is expensive (or stop at a supermarket on the way and stock up). French-cum-Creole is the language, but most people in business or tourism speak English very well.
Mauritius is GMT +4 hours, with no Daylight Savings Time.
The currency is the Mauritian rupee. You can exchange money in bank, hotels or forex bureaus or withdraw cash from the ATMs, which are commonplace.
The weather is hot and humid from December to February with temperatures touching around 34°C. Rainy season is February to March, April to November gets steadily warmer, while cyclones are a risk from November to April. Stiff sea breezes can blow all year, especially on the east coast. Surfing season is June to August.
Electrical sockets traditionally take the UK style plugs with three square pins. Many hotels have also fitted the European style plugs with two slim round pins. The standard voltage is 220V.
Mauritius offers excellent connectivity. Mobile networks cover the whole island and lots of places offer free wifi.
Taxis are easiest, but not cheap, so if you want to see the sights it’s worth hiring a car. There are a few public buses, but they’re sporadic and most hotels are quite far off the beaten track.
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