Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Trou aux Biches, Mauritius

Updated 2-apr-07

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Residence Ravinale
Trou aux Biches, Mauritius

Places to Go

"... Visitors to Mauritius come first as tourists and stay in a beach hotel. When they return, they rent a furnished apartment, and on their third visit they stay with a Mauritian family."

(Royston Ellis, poet and author.)

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Churches

Holiday Cottage Cornwall, UK

Places to Go

The Sugar Adventure
Catamaran Trip
Pamplemousse Botanical Gardens
Port Louis Market
Domaine les Pailles
The Unspoilt South
Water Sports
Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat over Coral Garden

Transport

Mode	Comments	Cost
Car Hire	You can have a hire car dropped to your door and collected again afterwards. Either we can arrange it for you, or you can do it yourself. You don't actually need a car, but there is so much to explore around the island that it is well worth the effort, at least for a few days. Contact Vishal on (00230) 255 3525. His cars are fully insured and serviced and he provides an excellent service.	approx. 1200 rupees per day (£20)
Taxis	Taxis vary in price considerably. The main criteria for determining cost seems to be whether you speak Creole or English! Consequently, when we go out as a couple, it confuses some of the drivers. Last month we went to Souillac from Chemin Grenier and when we refused to pay 250 rupees for a taxi the driver eventually came back and agreed to take us for only 38 rupees instead! Despite the above, it is possible to have a taxi for several hours for only 700 rupees if you know where to find them.	100 Rs locally, 250 Rs to Grand Baie 550 Rs to Vacoas
Taxis	Alteratively, you can hire a car with driver who will take you on a tailor-made guided tour for the whole day at a very reasonable price. Seats 6 (legally!). Contact Rakesh on (00230) 759 3576	Rs 1500 approx.
Buses	Buses run frequently to all the main towns. They are quite rickety, although some of the express buses are more comfortable and are air-conditioned	20 rupees each way (40p approx.)
Cycling	Cycle hire is relatively cheap and the terrain is fairly flat, so it is possible to travel long distances. The scenary is fab.
Walking	The cheapest of all transport! Everything you need is within walking distance of our house and, as a bonus, there are some stunning views in the surrounding countryside.	Free
Organised Trips	If you hate to drive and you want to still travel in comfort, you can always take a day trip. To make your life simple, the excursions often have numerous pick-up points.	Variable

Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Mauritius