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Getting Around Mauritius

Air: 

Air Mauritius (www.airmauritius.com) operates daily flights from Mauritius to Rodrigues, a small island to the east of the mainland (flight time - 1 hour 15 minutes). Air Mauritius Helicopter offers transfers and sightseeing tours (http://www.airmauritius.com/helicopter.htm).

Side of road: 
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Road quality: 

One major highway runs north to south, otherwise a good network of paved, if sometimes narrow, roads cover the island.

Car hire: 

Numerous car hire firms include major international and independent firms.

Taxi: 

These are regulated and metered and linked to provinces or hotels, printed on a yellow panel on the drivers' door. Tips are not customary for taxi drivers, but appreciated.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Drivers are required to be over 23 years old. Speed limits are 80kph (50mph) on the motorway and 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas. Seat belts must be worn.

Documentation: 

A foreign licence is accepted.

Getting around towns and cities: 

Bus and taxi services are best used in urban areas. Bicycles and motorbikes are also available for hire.

By water: 

Coraline sails once a week to Rodrigues Island from Port Louis (tel: 210 5944 or 6120; website: www.mauritiusshipping.intnet.mu).

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