

islandLatifa
English expat in Mauritius
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About me
English
Lives in Port Louis, Port Louis
Speaks English & Urdu
Registration: 04 October 2017
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Hire costs for tour van by islandLatifa
Hi Group I have some relatives coming to visit (I know the timing couldn't be more wrong) Does anyone know the cost of a van + driver for the day? or alternatively how much a tour operator would charge daily? If you know anyone would ...

Thank you so much, everyone :) Read More

Hire costs for tour van
Hi Group I have some relatives coming to visit (I know the timing couldn't be more wrong) Does anyone know the cost of a van + driver for the day? or alternatively how much a tour operator would charge daily? If you know anyone would ... Read More


Any recommendations for aryuvedic massage by islandLatifa
Hi all Can anyone recommend me a good ayurvedic masseuse? Thanks in advance Latifia

Hi Veekram I'd love to know more. Please send me a private message. Thanks latifa Read More

Any recommendations for aryuvedic massage
Hi all Can anyone recommend me a good ayurvedic masseuse? Thanks in advance Latifia Read More


Schools in Mauritius by CLGordon
Good day We are thinking of moving to Mauritius not sure which area at this stage. My husband has been asked to relocate for work purposes and we do not have all the details as yet. Firstly where do I start looking for a good school for my kids? ...

School fees in Mauritius: http://primaryschoolsinmauritius.org/school-fees-mauritius.php Read More


moving to Mauritius with children by janinejerling
Hi there. Are there any families that have moved to Mauritius with children. We have four children and are curious if it is wise to move our family to Mauritius and how child friendly the country is? Also which schools would be the best for our ...

If you're from SA you should have no problems settling in Mauritius. Just keep in mind, its a small island and once you've seen and experienced most of the highlights, things do get boring quickly. For schools visit this link: ... Read More


What's the best way to transfer money to Mauritius? by nileshd
What have been your experience transferring money from the US to Mauritius? Is it as straightforward as opening a Mauritian Bank account and doing a Wire Transfer from US Banks? Do the Mauritian Banks need any proof of source of funds etc..?

There are some excellent Apps you can perhaps use. Look into an app called Revolt Read More


Private english speaking schools in Mauritius by Julien
Several people asked, so here are a few private english speaking schools in Mauritius ips: www.ips.intnet.mu northfields: www.northfieldsonline.com le bocage: www.lebocage.net

I can also recommend lighthouse school. For a list of Primary Schools in Mauritius and mode of instruction you can find it here: http://primaryschoolsinmauritius.org/list-primary-schools-mauritius.php Read More


Feedback on private primary school by Deveena
Hi I would like to have feedback for Hampton, Cavendish and Arden primary school. I would be grateful if you could share your experience if any of your child is attending these school.

There are answers to this already on the forum. Or for feedback on primary schools just go to primaryschoolsinmauritius.org Everything is there already Read More


Online shopping in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Mauritius? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently ...

I know one friend of mine who use theshop.mu and said it was ok Read More


Moving to Port Louis from India, Need your suggestions by Yogesh Sethi
Dear Friends, I am moving to Port Louis from Delhi, India. I am self employed person. I am having more then 18 years of experience in the repairing of Desktop PC and Hp Printers. I don't have any job in Mauritius yet but I am moving. My Wife a ...

Being vegetarian in Mauritius is no problem. You just need to go to the market, buy your vegetables and cook at home. All street food snacks are vegetarian also. Your biggest hurdle is cost of living in Mauritius is high. I would say basic rent is ... Read More


Mauritius's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Mauritius? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...

I agree with the previous post: Floreal, Tamarin and Grand Baie. As a general rule of thumb, if the area is near the beach/tourist hot spot, cost of living will be higher. Read More