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[Updated Nov 2021] Mauritius Covid-19 Travel Requirements

With pristine beaches, majestic mountains and waterfalls, it’s not strange that Mauritius charms travellers around the globe. The pandemic puts a damper on our holiday plan, but rejoice, the island is now open to tourism! Mauritius travel requirements differ for vaccinated and un-vaccinated guests. Check them out below! Mauritius travel requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers You are free to stay in villas, hotels or other types of accommodation.You will need to provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure.On Day 0 (when you arrive in Mauritius), do an antigen test at the airport or at the hotel (if you stay in a hotel). If the result is negative, you can explore the island.You will need to do another test on Day 5.Covid-19 insurance is required, unless you are a Mauritian citizen or a resident/occupational permit holder.Fill in the All in One travel form and submit it to immigration…

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Transportation in Mauritius – A local’s guide to getting around Mauritius

Mauritius is such a small country that only stretches across an area of 2,040km², there are no trains or trams on the island. On the other hand, because Mauritius is so tiny, it’s surprisingly easy to get around: in fact, you can actually travel from the North to the South of the island in just three to four hours. We’ve made getting around Mauritius even easier for you. Check out the guide below! Roads in Mauritius The island has quite a clear network of roads, with the three main ones being: M3, which links Terre Rouge to Verdun in the North, passing through Port-Louis, the capital M2, which links Port Louis to the tourist village of Grand Baie, in the North of the island M1, which links the airport in the South East to Port Louis. This is the most important road on the island since it also passes through the…

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Understanding Mauritius weather – The best time to visit Mauritius

Mauritius brims with sunshine all year long- including winter. With crystal clear lagoons and soft, silky stretches of beaches, this island is an ideal holiday spot especially because of its temperate climate and near-perfect weather conditions. Here’s what you need to know about Mauritius weather to find out the best time for your trip. There are only two seasons in Mauritius: summer and winter. There’s no daylight saving time on the island so you won’t need to reset the clock as the seasons change. Summer in Mauritius Mauritius has a humid and warm summer that normally stretches from November to April. During summer, you can expect temperatures ranging between 24.7 and 29.2 degrees Celcius. February is the hottest month of the year. Do prepare yourself for plenty of humidity, especially between February and March! On the plus side, the island is surrounded by refreshing lagoons in which you can cool…