Mauritius

Alexandra Richards spent a year on Réunion Island, teaching English in schools, as a part of her university modern languages degree. She has kept in touch with many of the friends she made on the islands and returns as often as possible. She now lives and works in Australia.

PART ONE MAURITIUS: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture

Chapter 2 Natural History and Conservation
Volcanic origins of fragile ecosystems, Endemic and indigenous flora, Fauna, Nature reserves and conservation, Marine life

Chapter 3 Planning your Visit
When to visit, Highlights, Gathering information, Tour operators, Red Tape, Mauritius high commissions, embassies and consulates, Help, Getting there and away, On arrival/departure, health, safety, Disabled travellers, What to take, Money and banking, Budgeting, Getting married, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating, Drinking, Working hours, public holidays and festivals, Churches, Shopping, The arts, Entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Cultural sensitivities, Travelling Positively

Chapter 4 Activities
Spa treatments, Golf, Horse racing, Horse riding, Hunting, Football, Deep-sea fishing, Scuba diving and snorkelling, Other undersea experiences, Sailing, Windsurfing, Kite surfing, Water skiing, Hiking and adventure sports.

PART TWO MAURITIUS AND ITS DEPENDENCIES

Chapter 5 Port Louis
Around Town, Getting there and away, tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to do in Port Louis, What to see in Port Louis

Chapter 6 Northern Mauritius
Baie du Tombeau to Pointe aux Piments, Trou aux Biches to Pointe aux Canonniers, Grand Baie, Pereybere, Cap Malheureux to Grand Gaube, Northern offshore islands, Poudre d'Or to Riviere du Rempart, What to do in Northern Mauritius, What to see in Northern Mauritius

Chapter 7 Eastern Mauritius
Roches noires to Belle Mare, Trou d'Eau Douce, South of Trou d'Eau Douce to Bois des Amourettes, What to do in Easdtern Mauritius, What to see in Eastern Mauritius

Chapter 8 Southern Mauritius
Vieux Grand Port and Mahebourg, South of Blue Bay to Souillac, Riambel to Baie du Cap, What to do in Southern Mauritius, What to see in Southern Mauritius

Chapter 9 Western Mauritius
Morne Brabant to Tamarin, Wolmar and Flic en Flac to Port Louis, What to do in Western Mauritius, What to see in Western Mauritius

Chapter 10 Central Mauritius
Plaines Wilhems, Beau Bassin and Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes, Vacoas and Phoenix, Floreal, Curepipe, Black River Gorges National Park and around, Moka, Around Le Reduit, What to do in Central Mauritius, What to see in Central Mauritius

Chapter 11 Island Dependencies of Mauritius & British Indian Ocean Territories
Agalega, St Brandon, Tromelin, The Chagos Archipelago

PART THREE RODRIGUES

Chapter 12 Background Information
Overview, Geography, History and politics, Economy, People, Language and education, Religion, Everyday life and culture, Natural History and Conservation

Chapter 13 Practical Information
Highlights, Tourist information, Tour Operators, Red Tape, Help, Getting there and away, What to take, Money and banking, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and Drinking, Photography, Communications, Port Mathurin, Around Rodrigues, What to see and do in Rodrigues

PART FOUR RÉUNION

Chapter 14 Background Information
Geography, Climate, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, Natural history and conservation

Chapter 15 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Gathering information, Tour Operators, Red tape, Help, Getting there and away, On arrival/departure, Health, Safety, Disabled Travellers, What to take, Money and banking, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Working hours, public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Cultural sensitivities

Chapter 16 Activities
Multi-activity companies, Hiking, Canyoning, Mountain biking, Horseriding, Golf, 4x4 excursions, Microlighting, Paragliding, Bingee jumping, Helicopter rides, Surfing, Water skiing, Other watersports, Sailing, Scuba diving, Deep-sea fishing, Glass-bottom boats, Dolphin watching

Chapter 17 Northern Réunion
St-Denis, Around St-Denis, What to do in Northern Réunion, What to see in Northern Réunion

Chapter 18 Eastern Réunion
Ste-Suzanne to Bras-Panon, St-Benoit, Ste-Anne, Ste-Rose and surrounds, South to La Pointe de la Table, Piton-de-la-Fournaise, What to do in Eastern Réunion, What to see in Eastern Réunion

Chapter 19 Southern Réunion
St- Philippe and surrounds, St-Joseph and surrounds, St-Pierre and surrounds, St-Louis to L'Etang-Salé, What to do in Southern Réunion, What to see in Southern Réunion

Chapter 20 Western Réunion
St-Leu, St-Gilles-les-Bains and surrounds, St-Paul to La Possession, What to do in Western Réunion, What to see in Western Réunion

Chapter 21 The Interior
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, La Plaine-des-Cafres, What to do in La Plaine-des-Palmistes and La Plaine-de