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traveling to a foreign country, it is very important
to be well acquainted with some of the laws, customs
and other general information about the country. So
before you travel to Mauritius, make sure you get some
information on the island nation, and to help you here
are some handy Mauritius travel tips just for you.
Customs and Traditions
The people of Mauritius are very courteous and expect
the tourists to be courteous as well. So while in Mauritius,
make sure you abide by the codes of conduct prevalent
in the country. A handshake is the most acceptable form
of greeting. Also, while visiting the home of a local
Mauritian, it is very well appreciated if the guest
brings a gift as a token of gratitude for the host.
Tipping
Tipping in Mauritius is not mandatory, but is expected.
Sometimes the restaurants and hotels add a service tax
in the bill in which case tipping may not be required.
However, porters, waiters, etc often demand tips and
small amounts such as R 10 or R 20 can go a long way
in making you a popular tourist!
Attire
Mauritius is a little conservative when it comes to
dressing. While the ideal clothes to take to Mauritius
are smart casuals, it is often recommended that the
tourists abide by the local sensibilities while dressing
in Mauritius. For instance, it is highly inappropriate
to wear a topless swimsuit or even wade back to the
hotel from the beach in swimwear. So make sure you have
enough robes and sarongs to cover yourself up after
and before the beach trips.
Money
Most hotels, shopping plazas and restaurants accent
international credit cards, bank checks, etc. Money
exchange counters are also available easily with most
hotels, banks and tourist areas having facilities for
money exchange. There is no limit on the amount of money
one can take to Mauritius. However, only a sum of R
250 can be carried out of Mauritius. If there is any
excess, a tourist can convert the money at the airport
and take the money in his own currency.
These useful Mauritius travel tips will help you plan
your perfect Mauritius vacation. Make use of these handy
Mauritius travel tips and get set to go on an unforgettable
Mauritius vacation.
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