* There are several Airlines that fly to Mauritius. Some of them are Air Mauritius, British Airways, Condor, Malaysian Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

* Driving in Mauritius can be a costly affair as only super grade leaded petrol is available in this island and the cost is only slightly less than Europe.

* Mauritius uses British driving system (driving on the left).

* Beware of mosquitoes. Therefore use of mosquito repellents/ cream is advised.

* It is better to be equipped with sunscreen lotion when going out, even on cloudy days.

* The Mauritian currency is the rupee. Mauritian rupee does not circulate outside Mauritius and so it is better to change money on the island. Euro and US dollars and travelers cheques and cash can be exchanged in the bank.

* Tea is available in abundance as it grows in the island. Coffee is also available. Locally bottled wine and imported South African and French wines are available. Local beer called Phoenix is brewed on the island and is popular with the tourists. Locally manufactured rum is also available but it is expensive.

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