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Mauritius 2008
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Stretch your Rands and Top-Up your Thompsons package with additional
excursions to enhance your holiday experience. Pre-book car hire,
sightseeing tours, excursions and more. Also make sure to ask for you
Mauritius ‘La Carte’ discount booklet - a great way to save while in
Mauritius.
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Mauritius Introduction & Map
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Car Hire & Port Louis Stopovers
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Thompsons Top-Up Tours
Casuarina Resort & Spa
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Veranda Pointe Aux Biches Hotel
Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa
Veranda Palmar Beach Hotel
Veranda Paul et Virginie Hotel & Spa
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Prices correct at time of going to print. Terms & conditions apply.
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Mauritius
Relaxation beckons...
The exotic island of Mauritius is One of the Island’s true sports meccas is the
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magical Isle of Ile aux Cerfs, set just off the East
surrounded by the tropical Indian
Coast and easily accessible by boat. This tropical
Ocean, complete with breathtaking paradise with its lush casuarina trees, excellent
coral reefs and sea-life. The lush, restaurants, unspoilt beaches and golf course, has
CAPITAL CITY: every watersport available! From scuba-diving
sub-tropical forests, palm trees
Port Louis and snorkelling, to deep-sea fishing, water-skiing,
and volcanic craters create an windsurfing, parasailing and glass-bottomed boat
Mauritius
LANGUAGE:
English is widely spoken. Creole and French idyllic island paradise that begs to be rides!
are the main languages in the everyday
environment. enjoyed.
The gentle people of Mauritius include Chinese,
CURRENCY: Indian and Creole. The rituals and cuisine of
Mauritian Rupee (Rs). The exchange rate for The capital, Port Louis, is a captivating, historical
these cultures all contribute to the exotic and
the Mauritian Rupee is approximately town, with many interesting landmarks. A thriving
Rs3.50 = ZAR1.00. We recommend taking
varied character of the Island and ensure that your
local market sells every exotic spice imaginable,
Euro’s as the preferred foreign exchange holiday in paradise will be filled with a myriad of
as well as quality leather goods and souvenirs.
VISA: delicious tastes and experiences. Theme evenings
No visas are required for SA at the hotels allow you to savour a unique variety
The Caudan Waterfront is the Island’s premier
passport holders of local music and dance.
commercial shopping and enter tainment
AREA:
centre - boasting modern and exclusive boutiques,
1,865 km2 So go ahead - take a leisurely browse and start
restaurants and cinemas.
TIME DIFFERENCE: planning your paradise holiday in Mauritius.
SA time + 2 hours
Superb year-round weather makes the island’s
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Mauritius ‘La Carte’ Discount Booklet
North Coast a popular holiday destination.
No vaccinations are presently required With every booking you will receive a Mauritius
The elegant and busy seaside resort, Grand
‘La Carte’ discount booklet! It's a great way to get
Best time to travel Baie, home to the famous Yacht Club, is hugely
fantastic discounts whilst holidaying on the Island
There are 2 seasons in Mauritius: popular and boasts many interesting shops and
- Save up to 20%
restaurants.
Summer - November to April Discounts are available for
An average temperature of 30°C. selected restaurants, exciting
The centuries-old Pampelmousses Botanical
activities such as quad biking
Winter - May to September Gardens are a haven of tranquility and beauty
Temperatures vary from 17°C at night to and Captain Nemo’s
- the giant waterlilies, ancient trees and ambling
24°C in the mid-afternoon. undersea walk. Shop ‘till
giant tortoises are a breathtaking contrast to the
you drop with discounts
In between, a pleasant period from September bustling towns.
to November with temperatures averaging of up to 15% at clothing
26°. Western and Northern regions are shops as well as at a Glass
Hotels of every description are situated along
warmer and drier than the East and the South. Gallery. The Mauritius
the superb sun-soaked golden beaches that have
The cyclone season generally occurs between ‘La Carte’ land and cruise
made Mauritius famous. Sumptuous cuisine, every
January to March, bringing a lot of rain in the excursions must be
type of entertainment imaginable, water sports
region. Visitors should be prepared to spend a booked directly with
few days indoors during extra-heavy rains. and excellent amenities all combine to ensure that
Thompsons Mauritius.
you have a holiday of a lifetime!
Map of Mauritius
Hotel & Spa
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Car Hire and City Stopovers
Enhance your Mauritian experience with one of these fantastic Top-Up’s
Tropical Spices Colourful South Simply Sailing East Coast Aquarelle - West Coast
Half day Pamplemousses Gardens Full day to Curepipe, Full day catamaran cruise on the Full day catamaran on the West
and Port Louis : Tour the island's Grand-Bassin, Plaine-Champagne East coast with a stop at Ile aux coast : Discover casuarina-lined
capital, Port Louis, and traverse and Chamarel : Visit Trou aux Cerfs : Spend the day between sky beaches at Tamarin Bay • Spot the
palm-lined streets, steeped in Cerfs, an extinct volcano and sea with a leisurely sail aboard dolphins • View the breathtaking
history • Shop 'till you drop at • Sacred Hindu site at Grand a catamaran up the East Coast • 'Morne' mountain • Swim, snorkel
the traditional market and Bassin • Forest reserve of Plaine Swim, snorkel and barbecue lunch. and barbecue lunch.
Caudan Waterfront complex. Champagne • Black River Gorges
and Chamarel.
From R278 per person From R640 per person From R732 per person From R863 per person
Islets Escapade Island Souvenir Exotic North Island Escape - Ile aux
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Veranda Pointe aux Biches Hotel
HHH Located in Pointe aux Piments on the North West Coast. STANDARD
ACCOMMODATION: Free: Darts, aqua gym, water-polo, tennis
The hotel consists of 44 Family rooms with volley, beach volleyball, table tennis, French
annexed rooms for children and 71 Standard bowling, indoor games & badminton and a
rooms of which 1 is suitable for the disabled. diving lesson in the swimming pool.
All 115 rooms have a terrace or balcony,
air-conditioning, TV, telephone, radio, At a charge: Bicycle hire, spa, big game
bathroom with shower, mini-bar and safe and fishing, scuba diving, electronic games, billiards,
are decorated in natural fabrics. The Family spa and baby sitting.
rooms can accommodate 2 adults, 2 children
and an infant. Ex Johannesburg from R 8 999 pp
Ex Durban from R 8 999 pp
RESTAURANTS AND BARS:
The hotel offers two open air restaurants with Ex Cape Town from R10 299 pp
the main restaurant, Senses overlooking the INCLUDES: Return flights, return transfers,
Veranda Pointe aux Biches Hotel • Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa
ocean and two barefoot bars open daily for 7 nights accommodation, breakfast & dinner.
sipping cocktails and watching the sunset.
Upgrade to the All Inclusive
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT: Option for an extra R330 per
person per day
Nightly live entertainment. Games room with
electronic games, billiards & darts.
WHAT THINGS COST: (From price)
ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES: Bottle of house wine Rs 900
Daily entertainment programme is provided. Local beer Rs 110
A fully equipped fitness room. 2 pools and Bottle of Water Rs 100
Timomo miniclub, for kids age 4 to 11. Coffee/Tea Rs 90
Coldrinks Rs 90
Light lunch Rs 550
Massage Rs 1350
Facial Rs 1350
Recommended for families
Veranda Palmar Beach Hotel • Veranda Paul et Virginie Hotel & Spa
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT: Upgrade to the All Inclusive
Option for an extra R330 per
Daily live entertainment adds a touch of person per day
enchantment and where learning to dance the
Sega is a must. WHAT THINGS COST: (From price)
Bottle of house wine Rs 1000
ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES:
Local beer Rs 135
Daily entertainment program provided. Seven
Bottle of Water Rs 125
Colours Wellness Spa for spa treatments, a Coffee/Tea Rs 95
gymnasium, 1 swimming pool and a Timomo Coldrinks Rs 125
mini club for kids age 4 to 11. Light lunch Rs 300
Massage Rs 1350
Facial Rs 1350
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La Palmeraie Hotel
HHHH Located in Palmar on the East Coast STANDARD
ACCOMMODATION: Free: Beach volleyball, glass-bottomed boat
The hotel offers 60 rooms in an Andalousean parlour games, aqua gym, sailing dinghy,
style with its own balcony. There are three windsurfing, kayak, and snorkeling.
room categories available: Garden view, Sea At a charge: Water-skiing , kite surfing
view and Beach front rooms. 24 rooms are lessons, speedboat, fishing, tube rides,
interconnecting and all rooms have air- catamaran cruises, rental and coaching lessons
conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar, private for windsurfing, diving and deep sea fishing.
safe, bathroom (shower) with hairdryer and
rooms with either king size or twin beds.
Ex Johannesburg from R 9 599 pp
Ex Durban from R 9 599 pp
RESTAURANTS AND BARS: Ex Cape Town from R10 899 pp
The main restaurant, Le Sheherazade, overlooks
INCLUDES: Return flights, return transfers,
the sea & swimming pool. Enjoy buffet style 7 nights accommodation, breakfast & dinner.
evenings, a la carte or gala dinners. It seats 120
people. The Moroccan restaurant Le Momo’s Honeymoon offer: Up to 40% Discount for
can accommodate 18 people and the beach bar the bride, 1 free duo massage (30 Min) for the
“L’ Óasis” serves a variety of cocktails. couple, 1 VIP treatment, flowers and Creole
delicacies and 1 free upgraded Oriental gala
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT: dinner at Le Momo’s restaurant (without drinks)
Lively evening entertainment including during the stay.
themed evenings. WHAT THINGS COST: (From price)
La Palmeraie Hotel • Preskil Beach Resort
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Maritim Hotel
HHHH Located in Balaclava on the North West Coast SUPERIOR
ACCOMMODATION: Free of charge: Green fees on the 9 hole
221 Sea-facing rooms comprising of 147 golf course, gym, water-skiing, glass-bottomed
Comfort rooms, 29 Deluxe rooms, 29 Prestige boats, pedal boats, tennis, snorkeling, hobie
rooms, 10 Junior suites and 2 Presidential suites. cats, laser boats, water polo, table tennis,
archery and football.
All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV,
inhouse DVD channel, mini bar, telephone, At a charge: Scuba diving, deep sea fishing,
internet access and safe-deposit box. catamaran cruises, bicycle hire, horse riding,
RESTAURANTS AND BARS: spa and baby sitting.
The Belle Vue main restaurant offers breakfast, Ex Johannesburg from R12 199 pp
lunch and dinner. Mon Desir A la Carte
restaurant is open daily for dinner with La
Ex Durban from R12 199 pp
Maree A la Carte beach restaurant serving Ex Cape Town from R13 499 pp
seafood specialties. The Quarter Deck main bar INCLUDES: Return flights, return transfers,
offers daily cocktails and refreshments and the 7 nights accommodation, breakfast & dinner.
beach bar is well situated amidst palm trees at
Honeymoon offer: Up to 25% discount
the La Maree restaurant.
for the bride, Honeymoon T-shirts, a bottle of
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT: sparkling wine on arrival, a gift from the
Regular live shows, themed evenings and a live management and a candlelit dinner in Mon
band every night. Desir Restaurant.
ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES: WHAT THINGS COST: (From price)
Maritim Hotel • Mövenpick Resort & Spa
The Turtle Club catering for children from 3-11 Bottle of house wine Rs 1800
years is open daily, Fui Su An health and beauty Local beer Rs 140
centre, a swimming pool and 9 hole golf course. Bottle of water Rs 90
Coffee/Tea Rs 200
Upgrade to the All Inclusive
Option for an extra R540 per Coldrinks Rs 100
person per day Light lunch Rs 390
Massage Rs 1840
Recommended for WEDDINGS
Heritage Golf
Honeymoon offer: Up to 40% discount
Evening Entertainment:
for the bride, a T-shirt for him and a pareo for
Lively evening entertainment including Sega
her, a fruit basket and bottle of sparkling wine
shows and theme evenings. on arrival, a duo massage (30min).
Activities & Facilities: WHAT THINGS COST: (From price)
Mauritius
Daily entertainment program, Golf, and Nature Bottle of house wine Rs 1000
Reserve nearby. Seven Colours Wellness Spa & Local Beer Rs 110
Resort
for teens from 12 to 17 years. Light lunch Rs 450
Massage Rs 1980
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Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa
• Hilton Mauritius
HHHHH Located in Wolmar on the West Coast. DELUXE
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Constance Belle Mare Plage
HHHHH Located in Belle Mare on the East Coast DELUXE
Accommodation: Free: Green fees, windsurfing, kayak, pedalo,
The hotel has 92 Prestige rooms, 137 Junior glass-bottomed boats, sailing, snorkeling,
suites, 6 Deluxe suites, 20 Villas and 1 water-skiing, French bowling, tennis, squash,
Presidential villa. All rooms and suites feature a beach volleyball, aqua gym, and mini golf.
terrace/balcony, bathroom, a sitting area,
At a charge: Scuba diving, parasailing, deep
air-conditioning, shower & bath, hair-dryer, TV
sea fishing, quad biking, undersea walk, tennis
with DVD (Villas only), Satellite TV channels,
and golf lessons, catamaran and babysitting.
music channels, play-station II (for rental - Villas
only), free internet, mini bar and safe. A fully Ex Johannesburg from R14 799 pp
qualified Villa Master is appointed to each villa. Ex Durban from R14 799 pp
Restaurants and Bars: Ex Cape Town from R16 099 pp
The main restaurant La Citronelle serves INCLUDES: Return flights, return transfers,
breakfast and dinner daily. The hotel features 7 nights accommodation in a Junior Suite,
another six restaurants, Blue Penny Café, La breakfast & dinner.
Spiaggia, Deer Hunter, the Swing, Indigo Beach
and La Kaze. Five bars comprising Cocktail bar, Honeymoon offer: Up to 50% discount
for the bride, orchid flowers, one bottle of wine
Deer Hunter bar, The Spiaggia bar, Indigo Beach
& canapés on arrival, special turndown on
Bar and the Swing bar are situated throughout
arrival evening, a seafood candlelit dinner
Spa Resort
The hotel offers 158 Superior & Deluxe rooms, tennis, pedal boats, kayaks, laser and catamaran
Junior, Senior and Ocean suites all offering either sailing boats, windsurfing, water-skiing, hobie cat,
sea views or river views. Each room has a laser, gym, glass-bottomed boat and snorkelling.
lounge, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, safe,
At a charge: Tennis lessons, Scuba diving,
satellite TV, DVD/CD player, IDD phone, hair
deep sea fishing, quad biking, dolphin trips,
dryer, mini bar and tea/coffee facilities.
bike tours.
The bathroom has a bath, walk-in shower with
spacious dressing facilities and bathrobes. Ex Johannesburg from R12 999 pp
A Butler service is available 24 hours a day and Ex Durban from R12 999 pp
this service is included in the Deluxe Rooms and Ex Cape Town from R14 399 pp
all Suites.
INCLUDES: Return flights, return transfers,
Restaurants and Bars: 7 nights accommodation, breakfast & dinner.
Annabella’s, the main restaurant serves
breakfast & dinner, Gin’ja, on the beach is Honeymoon offer: Up to 40% discount
for the bride, a Polo shirt for him and a pareo
open for lunch through to dinner, Le Palmier
for her, a bottle of sparkling wine and fruits or
overlooking the pool & ocean is open all day.
canapés on arrival and a romantic dinner at
Cavendish Bar & Lounge with a Cigar & Library
Gin’ja Restaurant (excluding drinks),
area and Le Château de Bel Ombre offering
lunch, classic afternoon tea or a gastronomic WHAT THINGS COST: (From price)
French meal open from lunch through to dinner. Bottle of house wine € 20
Local beer €3
Evening Entertainment: Small bottle of water €2
Live nightly entertainment. Coffee/Tea €2
Activities & Facilities: Coldrinks € 2.50
Six Senses spa, Ti’ Marmite kids club from 2 - 11 Light lunch € 12
years, golf and Valriche Nature Reserve nearby Massage € 75
Facial € 85
and a swimming pool.
Le Mauritius
Evening Entertainment: Local beer € 5.50
Prince Maurice
Light music entertainment daily. Small bottle of water € 4.50
Coffee/Tea €5
Activities & Facilities: Coldrinks € 3.50
Health and fitness centre, Les Petits Princes Light lunch € 13
children’s club for children aged 4 to 12 years, Massage & Facial € 116
library, business centre, 1 swimming pool and
with Thompsons
two 18 hole Championship golf courses.
• Taj ExoticaHolidays
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
HHHHH Located in Wolmar on the West Coast LUXURY
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