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! ...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Mauritius: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Explore Mauritius with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place in Mauritius. Let Marco Polo show you all this tropical paradise has to offer... 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 you will find is an absolutely magical place. Experience the jewel of the Indian Ocean up-close. 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. This is Mauritius! Your Marco Polo Mauritius Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little known secrets that offer a real insight into Mauritius. Experience miracle teas & take part in Diwali, enjoy beautiful views & unforgettable experiences in beautiful natural surroundings. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Mauritius experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours
- specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Mauritius. Here are the best tours that will help you enjoy all of Mauritius` wonderful scenery, culture & cuisine. Mauritius in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Mauritius

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the tropical island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- new for 2018, you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful French phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Mauritius to show you around this diamond of the Indian Ocean. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Mauritius has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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Mauritius in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Travellers Mauritius is perfectly designed for mainstream travellers who want to access the best of the ultimate getaway destination. This book delivers: expert advice, tracking down the best sights & experiences; Suggested Itineraries & Highlights sections to help you make the most out of your trip; detailed background on people, geography, culture & history; clear & accurate mapping including suggested walks & tours; full colour photography throughout; impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings; & comprehensive coverage of the country's finest, including: Port Louis, Triolet, Quatre Bornes Market, Tamarin Bay, Black River Gorges, Grand Bassin, Chamarel, Les Cerfs Volants, Domaine du Chasseur, Ile aux Aigrettes, Lion Mountain, Ile aux Cerfs, & Belle Mare Beach. ...

This is the only guide to give detailed & practical coverage of these Indian Ocean jewels. It contains a special chapter on the world-class diving & snorkelling this region is renowned for. It features top activity coverage in & out of the water, including a dedicated 2
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Includes:: a new full-colour feature with recommendations, tips & cultural insights from locals.


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Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant map Mauritius & Reunion, plus the less often visited island of Rodrigues, with topographic & tourist information. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, is double-sided, presenting each of the two main islands separately. Road networks are easy to see on a clear base which shows the islands ...

This is Bradt`s guide to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius, its dependency Rodrigues & the French island of Reunion. Covering the full range of accommodation & restaurants, from budget to sheer luxury, it also offers in-depth cultural insights, including detailed information on food (and local recipes), language, customs & music, as well as useful phrases in Mauritian & Reunionnais Creole. Extensive information on flora, fauna & the latest progress of the islands` conservation projects is included, plus detailed information on outdoor pursuits (including hiking in Reunion) & adventure sports, as well as expert analysis of individual dive sites around the Mascarenes. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to present the most recent information on getting married in Mauritius, as well as details of medical tourism, in particular cosmetic surgery & dental services. ...

” The book meets the general needs of tourists & business travellers with key paragraphs for every possible situation.” ” All you need to know about Mauritian Creole in a nutshell.” What is Mauritian Creole? A pidgin French which has evolved in Mauritius since the beginning of French rule nearly 300 years ago. Today it is the lingua franca of the country. It has no grammatical or other rules, no verbs to conjugate & no orthography. Non? Mauritians will probably find it the easiest foreign language to learn. The book has been written with these very people in mind & incorporates an English? Creole dictionary. The result is the most comprehensive book available for anyone wishing to learn Mauritian Creole. In this book the first attempt has been made to further simplify the language & make it even easier to learn & speak. Apostrophes & cedillas have been banished, so have unnecessary silent letters; accents have been reduced to just two, & used sparingly. Thus famille is spelt fami, Paques / Pac, cadeau /cado, Francois/ Fransoi & so on. The book gives the origins of many words, explains typical Creole expressions & idioms. It even provides a system of grading to denote the strength of swear words! Unusually for a language book, it also

Includes:: a comprehensive guide to Mauritian gastronomy with descriptions of most Creole dishes, as these have contributed the largest number of new words in use today, as can be seen in the chapter on the latest additions to Creole. The book is in two sections. Part One is for tourists who just want a phrase book. Part Two is for those who are interested in Mauritian Creole as a language &

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In 1816, Italian artist Mauro Gandolfi arrived in New York, eager to establish himself in America & to witness the workings of the young nation`s democratic society. Perpetually amazed & astonished by his experiences, Gandolfi kept extensive notes on the customs, people & quirks of behaviour he observed in New York & Philadelphia. His vivid account of his stay in the United States is published here, accompanied by an introduction & numerous illustrations that include examples of Gandolfi`s own work & contemporary views of the sites he describes. As an artist, Gandolfi deplores the American prohibition against studying or depicting the nude figure. As a former revolutionary in his own country, he is enraptured to discover the many manifestations of liberty, fraternity & equality in this democratic l&. Throughout his writings, the visiting European provides an account of society, culture & the art scene of the early-19th-century United States. ...