Mauritius Travel Guide

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Getting around Mauritius

Air:

Air Mauritius (www.airmauritius.com) operates daily flights from Mauritius to Rodrigues, a small island to the east of the mainland (flight time - 1 hour 30 minutes). Air Mauritius also offers helicopter transfers and sightseeing tours (www.airmauritius.com/helicopter.htm).

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Road quality:

One major highway runs north to south, otherwise a good network of paved, if sometimes narrow, roads cover the island.

Car hire:

Numerous car hire companies include major international and independent firms.

Taxi:

These are regulated and metered and linked to provinces or hotels, printed on a yellow panel on the drivers' door. Tips are not customary for taxi drivers, but appreciated.

Regulations:

Drivers are required to be over 23 years old. Speed limits are 110kph (68mph) on motorways, 80kph (50mph) on other non-urban roads and 40kph (25mph) in built-up areas. Seatbelts must be worn.

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A foreign licence is accepted.

Getting around towns and cities:

Bus and taxi services are best used in urban areas. Bicycles and motorbikes are also available for hire.

By water:

Mauritius Shipping Corporation runs sailings between Rodrigues Island and Port Louis (tel: +230 217 2284; www.mauritiusshipping.net).

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