Experience all the island`s attractions with this up-to-date & authoritative guide, complete with ` Best Of` recommendations. You`ll discover nice hotels & restaurants as well as night spots & other trendy places to go. There are also ideas for shopping & tips for those on a budget, plus suggestions for what to do with kids, & sports & activities. Further sections include: Festivals & Events, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, French phrase book & index. Mark Twain once said that God created Mauritius first & then modelled Paradise on it. Whoever flies to Mauritius is looking for sun, sand & sea; what they will find is an absolutely magical place. With Marco Polo Mauritius experience the jewel of the Indian Ocean up-close. This practical, pocket-sized guide takes you to numerous interesting places. Just an hour from the beach you will be in the rainforest, & it only takes a few minutes from the Tamil temple to the Christian shrine. Experience the bustle of Port Louis & discover the colourful villages nearby which seem to come from a different age. The Marco Polo Insider Tips reveal where you can get miracle teas & why you should take part in the Diwali festival. The ` Best Of` pages point out some experiences unique to Mauritius, recommend things to do for free, & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & unwind. You will find out what`s trendy on the isl&, be it diving in a submarine or enjoying Reggae & Sega music. In the Excursions & Tours chapter you can discover the eastern part of the island or embark on a trip through all the climatic zones. Mauritius is a paradise for all kinds of sports! Whether golf, canyoning or hiking: hardly any sporting wish is left unfulfilled; the Sport & Activities chapter will give you some good tips. Finally the Dos & Don`ts highlight a few things you need to be aware of when visiting the isl&. Marco Polo Mauritius provides comprehensive coverage of all parts of the isl&. To help you find your way around there are ` Where First` panels in the text, a detailed Road Atlas, a useful map of Port Louis in the cover, plus a separate pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!