Mauritius: Paradise on Earth

Advantages: Beautiful island, lovely sea, gorgeous weather
Disadvantages: Lack of drinking water, water gets stopped, roads in poor condition

...When I found out that I was going to be going to Mauritius in November 2007, I will admit that I was both excited but also a bit apprehensive. Obviously, we have all seen the pictures of the idyllic Mauritius on the television and in books - white beaches, palm trees and blue seas...this was the part I looked forward to. However, I wasn't looking forward to the heat, the burning sun on my pale skin and the food, if I am honest! But things went a bit better than expected! Firstly, a little bit about Mauritius. Mauritius is a republic, having become independent from the UK in 1968. It became a republic in March 1992, 24 years later, and as such is officially known as the Republic of Mauritius. It is off the coast of Africa, in the South-west of the Indian Ocean. The island itself is a former volcano, which is why there is a vast expanse...

mummy2harry 21.12.2007 · Read review
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Mauritius Visit

Advantages: Very charming people, Very good hotel staff
Disadvantages: Roads and infrastructure

...I am in Mauritius right now, staying in a rented home. In fact, I was very amazed by some expressing negative feelings concerning their trip to Mauritius. Its the opposite. Namely, that if you go to a good hotel, like Le Paradis, Beachcomber, Le Meridien, Prince Maurice and Le Shandrani, you would be very far from being disappointed. In fact, I spent my days in Beachcomber hotel at Trou-Aux-Biches, in the North of the island. It was magnificent. Indeed, people are friendly, though most do not speak english, and to correct, the nicest beach is Pereybere, and not Grand Baie. Plus there are tons of things to see, like Domaine du Chasseur, Grand River South East, the Dutch landing in Mauritis at Mahebourg, Gris Gris, La Roche Qui Pleure, Trou d'eau douce, and the list goes on. You can pay around 20-30 pounds to spend one day on Catamaran...

javedkas 07.08.2008 · Read review
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5 star hotel, 4 star price tag - Maritim Hotel, Mauritius

Advantages: The service is exceptional
Disadvantages: May seem expensive to some people but worth saving for in my opinion

...~~Maritim Hotel, Mauritius~~ ~Why this hotel: In 2007 my partner and I were invited to our best friends wedding in Mauritius, it was something we definitely did not want to miss or something we did not date miss because my partner was the best man. We did have the option to pick our own hotel but we decided the best choice would be for us to stay in the same all-inclusive hotel with our friends. Our holiday was for the first 2 weeks in May with Hayes & Jarvis and it cost us £1,800 each for 2 weeks. You may think the cost was a little bit on the expensive side, but I hope my review will help to explain why. I am not reviewing Mauritius itself - just the 4 star hotel. ~First impressions: When we arrived at the airport we were greeted exceptionally well by the locals, the ladies received flowers and the men received a necklace...

clumsy221 16.11.2009 · Read review
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A package of maps worth having

Advantages: Ease of use and price
Disadvantages: None

...Having used a Tom Tom Go 700 for a number of years, I decided to update the maps of Western Europe. Tom Tom uses software called Tom Tom Home which is used to download the updated maps. Having connected Tom Tom Go 700 to my PC, via a USB cable, it was a simple matter of clicling on the relevant icon on the Home Software, paying for the maps, and downloading them over the internet. Payment was straight forward. It is undertaken electronically either by credit or debit card, and the down load commenced. Because of the size of the map file, it took a little time to download (I do have broadband running at 8mb band width, so I suppose a lesser bandwith will take longer. Use of the system is simplicity itself. You are given a choice of country, and then you select address, or point of interest....

sectorchamp 03.06.2009 · Read review
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All Maps Welcome

Advantages: McRaes usual thought-provoking lyrics
Disadvantages: Not as easy to get absrobed into as previous albums

...All Maps Welcome is the third album from Tom McRae, after his self-titled album, Tom McRe, and then Just Like Blood. I first heard this album when I was given a free taster to it, which played about 30 seconds of each song; this then led me to buy the full album. I was already a fan, and was looking forward to seeing him when he toured last year. His dark lyrics and melancholy melodies really blew me away, and I wanted to hear more. In this album, he uses assistance from members of Beck?s backing band. It took only three weeks to record, and the album itself deals with the break up of a long term relationship. His lyrics are just as deep as in other albums, but with hints of self-pity never seen before. I never really connected with this album as much as the previous ones, and I am still sceptical with some of the songs on Just...

lc15 08.06.2007 · Read review
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CAPITAL OF MAURITIUS

Advantages: You're bound to love it!
Disadvantages: none

...Well firstly Mauritius is a small tropical island situated in the middle of the indian ocean. Mauritius itself is like half the size of london only. It's small but trust me there is a lot to do there. Well port-louis is the capital of Mauritius. Some people who go to Mauritius on holidays never get to know to know the place thoroughly. Well let's talk about the first main attraction. CAUDAN WATERFRONT, now this is massive building with a top five star hotel and around it, open to public, are the cheap original designer shops, mighty gaming world, best of restaurants, ................. Yep there's also a massive souvenir section in one of the caudan buildings. You'll find your mc donaolds but kfc is somehow more famous in Mauritius! KFC aint that famous in britain cause everyone just eat beef and less chicken, I presume...

Turan 06.06.2004 (13.04.2007) · Read review
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TomTom USA/Canada Maps Add-On

Advantages: Helps guide you around other countries. Easy to install
Disadvantages: None as yet

...TomTom Map of the USA and Canada Maps TomTom Maps are a 2gb SD card with route maps stored on them that are made to work with the TomTom satellite navigation system. They originally come with UK/Europe maps so these are a brilliant upgrade if you are considering taking your car abroad or hiring a car and driving over there. These are a lot easier than using a standard map when you are visiting another country and make getting around easy. We have just bought one of these as we are planning a trip to the USA and decided one of these would be useful. I have never been abroad so certainly wont know my way around. It was very easy to install onto the TomTom. We also decided the points of interest feature would be really useful as we use the UK based one on our current maps a lot. It has lots of features that include...

Hsaxo 08.05.2008 · Read review
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Another aspect of Mauritius

Advantages: Stunning scenery, helpful staff
Disadvantages: Mosquitoes!

...Most people think of Mauritius and think only of the miles of palm-lined beaches and luxurious hotels. The Black River Gorges National Park allows you to explore a more rugged and truly spectacular aspect of the island. My partner and I travelled to Mauritius last October, staying in a self-catering apartment in Flic-en-Flac. Unlike most visitors to Mauritius, sitting on the beach all day was never part of our plan, and we wanted to make the most of our fortnight there by exploring the island. We found the Black River Gorges mentioned in guidebook we had borrowed, and decided to visit the park for a walk, and a picnic. We set off, armed with our sandwiches and comfy trainers (having been warned that the terrain is not always easy) and plenty of water. A sign off the main road directs you to the park, and meanders for a couple...

garbadine 01.06.2004 · Read review
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Im talking Maps, BIG Maps, HUGE Maps...

Advantages: lots of free maps, free route planner
Disadvantages: route planner slow

...I first came across MultiMap.com through the use of Lycos. They must have some sort of partnetship with Lycos where the Lycos website used part of the MultiMap site and you were able to look at street maps on the Lycos website. Since then I have used this website whenever I want to find a place that I want to go. ~~The Services~~ The services that MultiMap.com offers, without sound too thick hopefully, are all to do with displaying maps for you. There are many different types of maps you can view, here is a short list of the major types of maps and services available for you to look at. ~ Street Maps and Travel Directions for the UK and Europe. ~ Detailed Maps of the Wolrd. ~ Aerial Photos of London and other UK Cities. ~ An Interactive London Tube Map. ~ Local Information to complement their UK and European Maps. ~ Links...

ia_young 09.04.2001 · Read review
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Cartophilia or Mad About Maps.

Advantages: Comprehensive coverage.
Disadvantages: Er! Let me think....

...Well, you can call me a geek, anorak or nerd but I don`t mind admitting that I am mad about maps! Before a visit, during a visit or after a visit, you can find me absorbed in these multi-coloured sheets of paper, studying and reading them like a book. Although I have thousands already, I always welcome one brought home for me from someone`s holiday or trip and if I`m going myself, the first item on my list is always…MAPS! So call me an anorak then! Almost every house will have maps of some description, be they Ordnance Survey , Michelin, Collins or A-Z. Most of us that travel a lot by car will have lots of them, stuffed into glove or door pockets or maybe just chucked carelessly onto the back seat. Whatever the publishers, at some time or another they are indispensable. Geographers` A-Z Company produce some...

bwanamdevu 30.07.2002 · Read review
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