MAURITIUS
Greens on the Indian Ocean

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was incorporated in 1967. Today, the national carrier of Mauritius flies direct to several European, Asian, African and Regional destinations - more than 25. The company is also proud of its young fleet which is composed of mainly Airbus aircraft - A340 - 300's, A319-100's, two new A340-300E and soon A330's as well. For the island destinations - Rodrigue and Reunion - ATR72-500 aircraft are operated.

The Mauritian carrier acts as an ambassador for the country and on board celebrates "L'Esprit de l'Ile Maurice", the Soul of Mauritius , kindness, quality, and smile. The design of the cabins has been inspired by the bright colours of the lagoon and the ocean, the flowers and leaves of the trees and the sugar cane fields, Air Mauritius contributes actively to the economic development of Mauritius, investing in order to reach the target which has been set by the Government of Mauritius of 2 million tourists by 2015.

From spring 2008, all long distance planes will be reconfigurate in two classes: the Business Class equipped with flat-bed seats of state-of-the-art technology and an imporved Economy class with wider seats, individual screen, better menu.
Air Mauritius Centre
President John Kennedy Street - Port Louis - MAURITIUS
Tel:  +230 207 7070 - Fax: +230 208 8331
internet : www.airmauritius.com - Email: contact@airmauritius.com

At the creation in 1967, they where three. Forty years later, there are more than 500 at Mauritours. It is to say that this tourism specialist in Indian Ocean - Mauritius , Rodrigue and Madagascar - is a major tour operator by the diversity of its activities and the excellent network of customers all around the world.

Listening year by year to the needs of its clientele, the Group has build a strong service infrastructure and very relationship with local providers becoming the ideal partner for your stay at Mauritius and in the Indian Ocean would it be for honeymoon tours or incentive events.

Out of its seven IATA agencies, Mauritours has the most important fleet of compact cars, a limousine service for VIPs, a rent-a-car subsidiary under the international licence of Budget Rent A Car and a rental service for villas.

While tripping, it is always a good deal to have a local agent: he will make all its best to solve your problems. It's a question of reputation!

MAURITOURS
S.Venkatesaranda Street- BP 125 Rose Hill - Mauritius
Tel : (230) 465 74 54 - 454 16 66 - Fax : (230) 454 16 82/83
Internet : www.mauritours.net - email : mauritours@mauritours.intnet.mu

Driving in Mauritius...

"When the French were here, we drove right, under the British, we went left. Now that we are independent, we drive in the middle!" saying that between the airport and Touessrock to explain the audacious, but nor aggressive driving way of his compatriots, the Mauritours' driver was bursting out laughing.

It is a matter of fact that, out of the highways, Mauritian roads are narrow and congested with buses, lorries, overcharged trailers with sugar canes all in the middle of cycles and pedestrians and everyone is trying to make its own way through. First pulled out, first gone...

And driving left does not make easier for those who are not used to!
...without signs (almost!)

Moreover! Sort of a common heritage of ancient British colonies, especially islands ( Malta , Virgin Islands .) the road signalization (out of highways) is uncertain: or is very discrete and difficult to see or interpretate or it is simply absent. But as said with a good sense of humour by a local a farmer to whom I confessed! "I am lost!" - "No, sir, here in Mauritius , you are never lost!"

OK! But humour does not replace the signs which will become more andmore necessary to satisfy the future 2 million of tourists awaited by the Government. An effort should be done!

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Banks : open Monday to Friday: 9.15 am -3.15 pm and at airport for arrival and departure of international flights.
Climate : The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22°C and 27°C .
Credit Cards : normally accepted by banks and most hotels, restaurants and tourist shops.
Culture : is blend of diverse cultures and religions. The population
consists of Hindus, Creole, Chinese, Muslims and Europeans.
Currency : Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) divided into 100 cents (cs).
Electricity : 220 volts.
Geography : Located in the Southern Hemisphere at about 5° north of the Capricorn Tropic and 900 kms east from Madagascar, Mauritius (former Ile de France before the British invasion!) is part with the Reunion Island (former Ile Bourbon) of the Mascarene Islands. Its climate is tropical with cyclones. The rock island of Rodrigues belongs also to the Republic of Mauritius . The island is 63 km long and 43 km large.
Government : democratic state based on the Westminster model and enjoys political stability.
Health : No vaccinations are required. However a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age who arrive from areas where yellow fever cases are reported.
Language Most people in Mauritius are bilingual and are equally fluent in English and French. Creole is the linga franca .
Nudism and topless sunbathing are frowned upon on our public beaches. No hotel permits nude sunbathing on beaches. Topless sunbathing is sometimes tolerated.
Population : About 1.3 million of remarkable ethnic diversity: African, European, Indian, Chinese... in a mix of races, languages, and religions
Shopping : open in the main cities from 09.30 to 19.30 (Monday to Saturday). Some shops are open on Sunday morning.
Tipping : not compulsory.
Time : GMT +4 ( 3 in summer)
Tourism: Mauritius has received more than 850.000 tourists in more than 10.000 rooms in 2006. 2 million in 16.500 rooms are planned by the Government for 2015.
VAT : A value added tax of 15% is payable on goods and services including hotel and restaurant

A young Airbus fleet



The new flat-bed chair of Business Class

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The "Travel" team

Organization of incentive events

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A fleet of more than 100 cars comprising ten different categories one more recent than the others.

Mauritours, Travel & Tourism, opened its rental car under the international licence of Budget Rent A Car and will be your partner during your stay under the tropics.
Budget Rent A Car - Mauritius
S.Venkatesaranda Street
- BP 125 Rose Hill
- Mauritius
Tel : (230) 467 9700 / 467 9709
Fax : (230) 454 1682 / 83
internet : www.mauritours.net
E-mail : budget@mauritours.net

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Security men are every where but discreteest



This"cardinal" is very friendly bird .


Cheers and have a good time in Mauritius

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