Travel to Mauritius: essential information

Mauritius registered around 18,000 tourists back in 1970. The number increased to 720,000 in 2004 and has continued to multiply ever since. With a coastline that stretches for more than 30 kilometers, Mauritius boasts some of the most fascinating beaches on the planet. This piece of paradise is ideal for adventure vacations, honeymoons, golf tours, and family vacations. Such diversity in the range of options available makes Mauritius tours extremely popular around the world.

However, planning a trip to this idyllic island can be an expensive exercise. Mauritius’s economy thrives primarily on the luxury tourism industry. Nothing here is cheap. So when you’re planning to shell out a lot of your hard-earned money on Mauritius trips, it had better be a well-planned vacation. Familiarizing yourself with the destination is important for a smooth vacation experience.

1. Customs: The Mauritian people are very friendly and will go out of their way to make you feel at home. However, you must maintain basic decorum when dealing with them. Handshakes are the usual way of greeting people. If you are invited to a local residence, you should bring a thank you gift in the form of a small token.
2. Tip Labels: Tips are not mandatory, but can be expected when in Mauritius. A small tip can be paid along with the restaurant bills. In certain cases, a service charge may be requested. In such cases, you do not need to pay an additional tip. However, paying small tips to porters and drivers can gain popularity.
3. Attracted: When planning trips to Mauritius, the attraction has to be conservative to some extent. For the most part, smart casuals are accepted everywhere. Bathing suits are accepted as beachwear, but conservative designs are preferred. Take robes and sarongs with you to cover yourself when you plan to return to the hotel in a bathing suit.
4. Badge: There is no limit to the amount of money you can take on your trip to Mauritius. In most cases, all international credit cards and checks are accepted at the hotels, resorts, and retail stores here. Currency exchange services are also provided at the various tourist centers, hotels, and banks. The arrangements are really convenient. A maximum of R250 can be carried outside of Mauritius. If you have any left over, you can use the currency exchange service at the airport to convert the money to your own currency.

Keeping these things in mind will help you respect the sensibilities of the local residents during your tours of Mauritius.