Full Description
This new, thoroughly updated tenth edition of Bradt's Mauritius, Rodrigues and Réunion remains the most comprehensive English-language guide available and is the only full-blown guide to focus solely on the Mascarene Islands, a place where the dodo once roamed and which today produces exquisite vanilla-flavoured tea. World-leading luxury resorts, excellent beaches, watersports and lively nightlife, weddings and medical tourism, the raw unspoiled beauty of Rodrigues and fascinating birdlife of the Ile aux Cocos nature reserve, world-class hiking through the mountainous interior of Re'union and an intriguing blend of European and African culture are all covered.
Unlike other guides, Bradt's Mauritius includes detailed sections on natural history and conservation for each of the islands, as well as guides to and maps of their nature reserves. The Bradt guide also offers more detailed background information on history, culture and politics, plus fuller information on activities and sights, as well as in-depth coverage of the full range of accommodation and restaurant options, from budget to luxury.
Activities for each island are included, covering everything from golf and horse riding to expert analysis of individual dive sites, plus extensive information on flora and fauna. Adventure sports and hiking on Réunion are covered, as is the most recent information on getting married in Mauritius, plus detailed coverage of Mascarene culture. Food, local recipes, language, customs, music and medical tourism are all included, and a language appendix offers useful phrases in Mauritian and Réunionnais Creole. Whether you're planning a honeymoon, fascinated by the wildlife, or just want to relax into uncomplicated island life, the Bradt guide is the ideal companion.
Contents
Introduction
PART ONE MAURITIUS: GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, Natural history, Nature reserves and conservation, History, Government
and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, high commissions and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Medical tourism, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and
drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and
communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
Chapter 3 Activities
Spa treatments, Golf, Horse racing, Horseriding, Football, Deep-sea fishing, Watersports, Hiking and adventure sports, Skydiving, Scenic flights
PART TWO MAURITIUS AND ITS DEPENDENCIES
Chapter 4 Port Louis
History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 5 Northern Mauritius
Baie du Tombeau to Pointe aux Piments, Trou aux Biches to Pointe aux Canonniers, Grand Baie,
Pereybère, Cap Malheureux to Grand Gaube, Poudre d'Or to Rivière du Rempart, Northern offshore islands
Chapter 6 Eastern Mauritius
Roches Noires to Belle Mare, Trou d'Eau Douce, South of Trou d'Eau Douce to Bois des Amourettes
Chapter 7 Southern Mauritius
Vieux Grand Port, Mahébourg and around, South of Blue Bay to Souillac, Riambel to Baie du Cap
Chapter 8 Western Mauritius
Le Morne Brabant to Tamarin, Chamarel and surrounds, Wolmar and Flic en Flac to Port Louis
Chapter 9 Central Mauritius
Plaines Wilhems, Moka
Chapter 10 Island Dependencies
Agaléga, St Brandon, Tromelin, The Chagos Archipelago
PART THREE RODRIGUES
Chapter 11 Background Information
Overview, Geography, Natural history and conservation, History and politics, Economy, People, Language and education, Religion, Culture
Chapter 12 Practical Information 235
Highlights, Tourist information and tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health and safety, What to take, Money and banking, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking,
Photography, Communications
Chapter 13 Exploring Rodrigues
Port Mathurin, Around Rodrigues
PART FOUR RÉUNION
Chapter 14 Background Information
Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture
Chapter 15 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Useful contacts, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Travelling with a disability, LGBTQ+ travellers, Travelling with kids, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Working hours, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping,
Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Buying property,
Cultural etiquette
Chapter 16 Activities
Multi-activity companies, Hiking, Canyoning,Cycling, Horseriding, Golf, 4x4 excursions, Microlighting and paramotoring, Paragliding, Helicopter rides, Watersports, Deep-sea fishing
Chapter 17 Northern Réunion
St-Denis, Around St-Denis
Chapter 18 Eastern Réunion
Ste-Suzanne to Bras-Panon, St-Benoît to Ste-Anne, Ste-Rose and surrounds, South to La Pointe de la Table, Piton-de-la-Fournaise
Chapter 19 Southern Réunion
St-Philippe and surrounds, St-Joseph and surrounds, St-Pierre and surrounds, St-Louis to
L'Étang-Salé
Chapter 20 Western Réunion
St-Leu, St-Gilles-les-Bains and surrounds, St-Paul to La Possession
Chapter 21 The Interior
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, La Plaine-des-Cafres, The cirques
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index
