Self catering Mauritius

As you know the majority of people who visit European countries such as Spain, Portugal and Cyprus usually holiday on a self catering basis, this is because some places charge you an extra £500 per person for all meals for a week. In reality food for a family of four should cost £500 for a week’s stay, so by opting to travel on a self catering basis you can save a lot of money. The island of Mauritius is very diverse with people catering for all needs and palates. Mauritian food is not at all like Indian food where many people have intolerance to spices and chilli. Mauritian people like their food well cooked with minimum spices, they also like their food to be well marinated. There are restaurants that sell Italian, Chinese, Caribbean, Indian and English food too, so if you don’t feel very adventurous you can always find a place that sells food that you are accustomed to. Self catering in Mauritius There are many villas and self catering apartments to choose from in Mauritius, most tourist accommodation is usually in a well known area within walking distance to a local supermarket. Local supermarkets in Mauritius sell meat such as chicken, beef, lamb, prawns and fish. Other basic items such as fresh bread, milk and eggs can also be found there. If you want ffresh vegetables then there will be a market in the vincinity so it’ll be a home away from home. The average family in Mauritius survive on just 5,000 Mauritian rupees a month, equivalent to £80 and with this money they need to eat, pay bills and bring up their children. So if you choose to go self catering in Mauritius then a few hundred pounds for a week is all you need. Another advantage of self catering rather than being stuck in a hotel is you can travel around the island and find hidden gems such as local restaurants that tourists simply have not heard or seen of. As Mauritian people are very friendly if ever you are in search of anything particular just ask and you shall be pointed in the right direction. Hiring a car in Mauritius is easy too as they drive on the same side as the UK, all you need is a valid driver’s licence and off you go. There are also tourist maps you can get that have all the roads so you can explore on your own. The cost of self catering in Mauritius If you decide to go for a self catering holiday to Mauritius then this is how it will all add up: Self catering apartment or villa - £500 Food for a week - £200 Flights to Mauritius - £2,000 The total =£2,700 That is the cost for a family of 4 for a week, if you go as a couple then you can pay as little as £1,900 for a week’s self catering in Mauritius. The cost of a package holiday to Mauritius One week B&B, including flights - £900 One week half board, including flights - £1,400 One week all inclusive, including flights - £1,700 Depending on the group size you can easily exceed £5,000 when booking your holiday to Mauritius, so be careful and shop around.