Horizon Travel and Tours

Horizon Travel and Tours offers you the opportunity to discover Mauritius and its surrounding at a competitive rate. We are here to serve you to the best of our abilities and make you experience paradise. In order to make your holiday an excellent destination, we recommend a wide range of excellent hotels, villas, touring and other facilities.

We offer a wide range of Hotels for holiday and business purposes:

Hotels

Affordable and luxurious villas and bungalows:

Villas

Car rental, Tours and all types of sports:

Other Services

FOR MORE INFORMATIONS,
CONTACT DIANE AREKION
HORIZON TRAVEL AND TOURS
ROYAL ROAD, MONT CHOISY
TEL/FAX: +230 946 9861
EMAIL: soteriamauritius@intnet.mu 

IMPORTANT INFO, MAURITIUS

Climate

Mauritius enjoys favorable weather throughout a year making it one of the perfect places to revive you during holidays.
Mauritius summer time are from the months of November to May and are hot and dry. Temperatures at the coastal areas lingers from 25°C to 33°C. High areas are generally less hotter than coastal areas as the temperature hovers in between 20°C and 28°C. The water temperature of the sea can often reach up 28°C.
The warmest month of the year is February.
Winter season on the Island are during the months of May till October yet temperature remains tropical all through the year. The weather in Mauritius during the cold season in the coastal areas moves to 24°C and higher plateau experience 19°C.
The coolest month of the year is July.

Government

Mauritius is a democratic state based on the Westminster model and enjoys political stability.

Visa & entry requirements

A visitor must be in possession of a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. A visitor's visa is normally granted for a period of two weeks to one month upon arrival, to almost all holders of a valid passport, with one or two exceptions. Visitors are strongly recommended to contact the Passport and Immigration Office in Mauritius or the nearest Mauritian Embassy or Consulate. The visa can be extended upon request at the Passport and Immigration Office, Sterling House, 11-19 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port-Louis, Tel : (230) 210-9312 to 210-9317 Fax (230)210-9322.

Economy

The Mauritian economy is based on four sectors: Textile, Tourism, Sugar and Services.

Security

A tourist police service has been set up to ensure security in tourist zones.
An anti-terrorist law has also been proclaimed. A specific law relating to all tourist activities and corrupt practices has also been voted.
The following essential pieces of advice are meant for you :
> Keep an eye on all personal belongings at all times.
> Be careful when withdrawing money from a cash point.
> Avoid wearing expensive jewellery.
> Do not leave anything inside your car.
> (For trips or purchases) use only recognised operators or suppliers.
> Keep your passports, plane tickets, jewellery of value and large sums of money in safe custody.
> For sea excursions, do not rent boats with inadequate security standards.
> During individual sea trips, always notify the person responsible for the boat house.
> Do not go swimming in areas where it is forbidden.

Banking hours

Monday to Thursday : 9.15 am -3.15 pm, Friday: 9.15 am -3.30 pm , Saturday
:9.15 am -11.15 am (Some banks only). Banks are also open to coincide with the arrival and departure of international flights at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport.
Credit Cards
Credit cards are normally accepted by banks and most hotels, restaurants and tourist shops.

Currency

The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) which is divided into 100 cents (cs).

Driving

People in Mauritius drive on the left-hand side of the road and give way to the right.
Foreigners with a driving licence issued by a Competent Authority in their respective countries are allowed to drive during their stay in Mauritius.

Electricity

220 volts.

Health

No vaccinations are required. However a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age who arrive from areas where yellow fever cases are reported.
Free public medical facilities are widely available. Private clinics provide medical services for a fee.

Emergency

Police(ambulance ) :999, Police : 208-7018/20
Fire : 995, Samu : 114