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Travel Essentials:
Climate: The
climate is pleasant all year round with day-time temperatures ranging
from 24 C in August to 31 C in February. It is generally 5 C lower and
considerably wetter on the central plateau.
Clothes-Light
and informal is the general rule. During winter it is cool enough to
wear a sweater or jacket in the evenings. It is advisable to wear
protective footwear when swimming near coral.
Currency-Mauritian
rupee divided into 100 cents. Approx Values are: Rs. 22 = US $1, Rs.
3.70=Ff. Travellers' cheques can be exchanged at banks and hotels.
Credit cards are widely accepted.
Customs-Visitors
of 16 years and over may import, duty free, 250 gr. Tobacco, 2 litres
wine, 1 litre of spirits, 1/4 litre toilet water and 10cc perfume.
Departure-Rs.
300 departure tax per person must be paid at the airport. Reservations
for return journey must be confirmed 72 hours before departure.
Electricity: 220
volts. 3 pin plugs.
Entry requirements:
Full passport valid for at least six months, with a return on-going
ticket.
Health-Facilities
are good, but health insurance is advisable. Hospital treatment is free
but private clinics are recommended. There are no endemic tropical
diseases, but it is best to drink bottled water. It is essential to use
protection from the sun at all times.
Security-Mauritians
are law-abiding and it is safe to travel anywhere-but beware of
pick-pockets in crowded areas.
Tax-A
government tax of 10 % is levied on hotel and restaurant bills.
Time zone-GMT
+ 4 (UK); GMT + 3 (Europe)
Tipping-At
your discretion.

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