Courses or boosters usually advised: Tetanus. Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Typhoid. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: none. No yellow fever vaccination certificate required for this country.
Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Typhoid. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: none. No yellow fever vaccination certificate required for this country.
The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) which is divided into 100 cents (cs). It is advisable to travel with Mauritian Rupee, Euros or US Dollars. ZAR can be exchanged at Mauritius Airport where one will receive a more favourable rate of exchange than at the hotels.
Keep copies of important documents, including passports, separately. There have been reports of burglaries at villas where tourists have been staying. Make sure accommodation and hotel rooms are secure.Avoid renting accommodation that isn't registered with the Mauritius Tourism Authority.
Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.
Mauritian Creole is a French-based Creole and estimated to be spoken by around 90% of the population. French is the language that tends to be used in education and media, while English is the official language in Parliament, however members can still speak French.
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Proper identification is the foundation of international travel. As a result, you should ensure to always have an official identification document with you.
You can use credit cards in most places, but you'll still want some cash for markets and tipping. Occasionally sterling and dollars may be used when paying in tourist areas, but the locals prefer rupees where possible.
At some tourist attraction payments is Euro may be accepted, but mostly you need the domestic currency. Some places accept card payments, but we recommend that you bring some cash.
There is no limit to the amount of physical currency/Bearer Negotiable Instruments/ precious stones and metals including gold, diamond and jewellery or any goods of high value including work of arts exceeding Rs 500,000 in value that may be brought into or taken out of Mauritius.
Mauritius Style TipsPack plenty of beach wear but modesty is expected and nudity – including females going topless – is an absolute no-no, so be conservative and you won't offend. A wide-brimmed sunhat is a must along with quality sunglasses.