Mark Twain once wrote that "God first created Mauritius, and then created heaven according to the scenery of Mauritius". This sentence is really appropriate to describe Mauritius. Mauritius has famous blue waters and delicate white beaches, which can bring you more than just beaches. You can watch birds and ride horses in the jungle and mountains, or experience world-class diving and snorkeling, or take a boat trip to a near-perfect island, or go hiking in beautiful botanical gardens and colonial-style plantations. No matter which one you choose, it is full of infinite possibilities.
Mauritius is also a beautiful island with different cultures. Above it, there are busy traffic and quiet forest paths, busy markets and quiet fishing villages, but these conflicting scenes can coexist harmoniously. This magical scene is within reach here. In a word, Mauritius is the kind of place where even the smallest exploration will yield something. So, if your biggest discovery here is the hotel's beach butler service, you need to plan to come again!
Precautions for entry and exit in Mauritius
customs regulations
/kloc-passengers aged 0/6 or above can bring the following items into the country without customs declaration:
-200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco;
-1 liter of spirits;
-2 liters of wine or beer;
-25cl cologne and no more than 10cl perfume.
All plants, flowers, fruits and pets must apply for licenses before they can be imported.
Departing passengers over 12 are required to pay the required airport tax of 300 rupees (paid at the same time when purchasing air tickets).
2) Mauritius Entry Card and Health Card
On the plane, the staff will issue entry cards and health cards, fill them out in English, and hand them over to the immigration officer together with the return ticket and hotel check-in form when entering the country.
It is not difficult to fill out the disembarkation card. Most of them are basic personal information, such as name, identity, gender, nationality and occupation, which is very simple. Pay attention to passport number, visa and other information, and don't make mistakes. The purpose of this visit to Mauritius must be filled in realistically. There will be health problems, asking if you have a fever. As long as there are any questions above, everyone must answer them.
How to choose hotels in Mauritius
One question that many tourists will struggle with is which hotel to choose. The five-star feels that the budget is not enough, and the four-star feels a little worse. In Mauritius Hotel, it really doesn't mean that the higher the star rating, the better. In fact, if you choose one that suits you, you will feel more comfortable, more interesting and more valuable. How to choose a hotel that suits you? Let's give you a reference.
The first thing is to know what you want, such as: honeymoon, high cost performance, good hotel, clean beach, good Chinese restaurant, good spa, convenient shopping around, many scenic spots around, quiet and so on. When you know what you want, you can set a budget for yourself. For example, you want a honeymoon hotel with an endless swimming pool and beautiful sea view, and the budget is within1w. At this time, you can consult the colorful holiday customer service, and let the colorful holiday customer service choose hotels for you according to this standard. You can also refer to the colorful holiday Mauritius Hotel official website or Mauritius Hotel Raiders. In fact, many three-and four-star hotels in Mauritius don't lose five stars. The three-star hotel in Mauritius and the three-star hotel in Velanda Bay are also four-star, but the service, dining standards and facilities are the same as five-star. If the budget is limited or you want to stay in Mauritius for a few more days, you can choose this one.
What should I prepare for a trip to Mauritius?
1, Mauritius, the best time to travel (from June to 1 1). If you go on holiday, you can wear summer clothes during the day, and ladies can bring a thin sunscreen suit. During the day, the sun is poisonous, so we should give priority to sun protection. The air is fresh at night and the temperature will be lower than during the day. Walking by the sea, the sea breeze will bring coolness, and friends who are afraid of the cold need to bring a thin coat just in case. Girls naturally prepare bikinis, sunglasses and sun hats. Remember to bring a scarf, or some long skirts, so that the photos at the seaside will look good. But remember to have some formal autumn trousers, and some restaurants still have requirements for dress. And reduce some clothes appropriately. Oh, don't take too much. A heavy suitcase is also a big burden.
Mauritius is located on the equator. I'm sure you absolutely don't want to challenge the horror of direct sunlight coming from overhead. So be sure to bring sunscreen. If it is too high, you must make it up after drying. As I said before, all-round protection can make you have fun, don't worry.
Don't forget the mosquito repellent. The green environment in Mauritius is still very good, and the forest coverage rate is very high. The side effect is that there are many mosquitoes. Therefore, if friends don't want to use their bodies to hold parties for mosquitoes in rooms, beaches, Woods and restaurants, please remember to bring mosquito repellent products.
4. Underwater cameras and snorkeling are essential. How can you record it with a camera without going into the water when you come to such a beautiful island? Underwater projects in Mauritius are also unique, with rare projects such as chasing dolphins. Try not to miss it when you come.
5, charging treasure, plug in the conversion, shoot all the way, it is normal that the mobile phone power is not enough, it is necessary to prepare a charging treasure at this time (but please pay attention to check the airline's requirements for charging treasure). As for hotels in Mauritius, there are usually adapters, but it's okay to bring one just in case.
6. Take some small medicine, which is commonly used. The medical situation in Mauritius is not as good as that in China. When you are in a hotel, it is not easy to find a medical room and a pharmacy, and it is also very troublesome to find a medical room for some minor problems. Therefore, it is suggested that friends prepare some commonly used small medicines, such as cold medicine, band-aid, motion sickness medicine and Zhengqi water, but remember to say what medicine it is and what it does in English. Security in some countries will check these.
7, bring your own toiletries, this is not mandatory, the hotel will definitely have it, but individuals prefer to bring their own, depending on personal preferences.
How is the consumption in Mauritius?
Our consumption in Mauritius actually falls into the following categories:
1, air ticket+hotel: the plane+wine fee is basically booked directly from major travel agencies or agents. The cost of this piece is generally between 13000- 19000 per person. This piece costs the most, mainly air tickets. After all, it takes 10 hours to fly. Hotels are different according to the type each of us chooses. The price of economical chain hotels is destined to be different from that of star hotels, even luxury star hotels. Anyway, the cost of travel is not capped, but generally speaking, air tickets+hotels are generally so much. It is the best way to make the most cost-effective choice according to your own specific situation. Of course, in the end, you still need to consider the fluctuation of air tickets when you decide to travel.
2. Travel expenses: The gameplay in Mauritius is more varied and more comfortable. Generally speaking, you can stay in a hotel for two days, and then rent a car to play on the island. Generally speaking, renting a car is within 65,438+0,000/day. In the rest of the time, you can experience the activities of chasing dolphins and other sea trips.
3. Taxes and tips: Mauritius is a visa-free country, so this is good. As for the tip, you can pay it in dollars, as long as 1-2 dollars at a time. This is very flexible. In short, you can give it when you feel the need, such as cleaning the room and carrying luggage.
4. Other meals: Generally speaking, the average person eats about 100 RMB, depending on what you want to eat when you go to Mauritius. A cheap 70 RMB can also feed two people. And there are many delicious Chinese restaurants in Mauritius. If you want to experience local specialties, please visit our Mauritius Raiders page. We summarized and recommended some very good local restaurants for you ~
Basic knowledge of the destination
China people pay attention to do as the Romans do, and they have to know some local customs when traveling ~
Tourism taboo
Say hello with your left hand.
A popular greeting in Africa-raise your right hand and palm to each other to show that "my hand is not holding a stone". It is a symbol of friendship.
Black and black? This is a forbidden sentence.
Africans are interested in black people? The word "two words" is not only to resist, but also to deny its meaning. Emphasizing different skin colors is the biggest taboo in Africa. Africans are best called by nationality. Africans have a strong sense of country and call their country by its first name, which sounds very useful.
The appellation of Africans has a specific target.
It is a serious mistake to call African blacks Africans. In Africa, the so-called Africans do not refer to all Africans, but to a specific group, namely South Africans and Dutch-born whites. So those African aborigines, when they are called Africans by others, openly express their disgust.
Don't shoot behind the scenes.
In any country, there are dirty and poor areas. People in developing countries have high self-esteem, which is a fact that tourists must admit. It is tantamount to finding fault if you want to take pictures as a souvenir when you see backwardness. It's best not to do such thoughtless behavior.
A firm handshake is a sign of kindness.
In Africa, if you shake hands weakly, it is called "impolite" and you are insincere. They believe that the degree of exertion is directly proportional to the goodwill of the other party, and it is best to feel numb and painful when holding hands.
Taboo photography
Africans generally believe that when the camera is aimed at something, the "essence" of something is absorbed. People, houses and livestock are not allowed to be photographed. If tourists want to shoot, it is best to greet each other first to avoid being stoned, hanged or beaten.