The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Mauritius has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Mauritius by concisely highlighting the region’s ‘must see’ areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar region is compacted into useful and practical ‘At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. The foldout map of Mauritius is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Mauritius, which highlights scenic routes, it features 11 detailed area maps and 3 town plans.
Introducing Mauritius 5The Land 6History in Brief 15Government and Economy 19The People 25The North 39The Northwest Coast 39Riviere du Rempart Coast 44The Northern Offshore Islands 50The East Coast and Rodrigues 55The Flacq Coast 55Northern Grand Port Coast 58Mahebourg and Environs 61Rodrigues 64The South and Southwest 71Savanne Coastal Belt 71Le Morne Peninsula 76Plaine Champagne 78The West Coast 83Petite Riviere Noire 84Grande Riviere Noire 84Tamarin Bay to Flic en Flac 87South of Port Louis 90Port Louis and Surrounds 93The Capital City 94Domaine Les Pailles 105Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden 107The Central Plateau 111Curepipe 111The Small Plateau Towns 115Colonial Houses 118Lakes and Reservoirs 119Travel Tips 122Index 127