Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet, Jean-Bernard Carillet
Language: English
Pages: 352
ISBN: 1742200451
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
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Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive off the coast of Mauritius, get a sweat up hiking through the dramatic mountains of Reunion, or laze on idyllic beach in the Seychelles; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, peoples, religion, arts, architecture, environment, wildlife and cuisine
- Over 50 maps
- Useful features - including Month by Month (annual festival calendar), Diving planning advice, Hiking in Reunion
- Coverage of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Reunion, Seychelles, and more
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Jean-Bernard Carillet and Anthony Ham.
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being forced to look towards sustainable water options (including desalinisation), so conserve water whenever you can. Top of Chapter History Rodrigues is named after the Portuguese navigator Don Diégo Rodriguez, who was the first European to discover the uninhabited island in 1528. Dutch sailors were the next to pay a call, albeit very briefly, in 1601, followed a few years later by the French. At first Rodrigues was simply a place where ships could take refuge from storms and replenish
the warmer months. The owner runs excursions to the lava tubes in Le Grand Brûlé. Chez Moustache CREOLE € ( 0692 40 18 03, 0692 33 27 03; 9 RN2, Le Tremblet; mains €9-15; lunch) A welcoming family-run outfit with tables in a picturesque Creole house complete with a courtyard garden, Chez Moustache serves authentic Creole specialities at honest prices. The food is grounded in island tradition, as testified by the wood-fired oven. The menu changes nightly, and includes only four or five mains,
of bureaux de change. La Digue Video Internet Café (per hr Rs 120; 9am-9pm Mon-Sat, 4-8pm Sun; ) Near the seafront. Also has wi-fi access (same rates). Tourist Office ( 4234393; 8am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat) Provides basic information and helps organise tours. Getting There Around There’s no airstrip on La Digue. The island is easily reached by boat from both Mahé and Praslin; Click here for details. There are a few surfaced roads on the island. Given that it is less than 5km from
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sausages and ‘some vegetables you’ve never heard of before’ – with dessert and rum thrown in for the price. You’ll need to order the day before you plan to visit, and prices were expected to rise not long after we were there, but these are minor details. Don’t miss it. Mirador MAURITIAN, INTERNATIONAL €€ OFFLINE MAP ( 452 0845; Casela Nature Leisure Park; mains Rs 300-425; 10.30am-4pm) It’s well worth planning your visit to Casela around lunchtime to grab a bite at the on-site restaurant. This