El Frijol / Bean (Ciclos De La Vida De)

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Chill out on the beaches of Rodrigues, clamber up smouldering Piton de la Fournaise, dive the crystal-clear waters of Beau Vallon, indulge in a Creole seafood extravaganza - discover your own Indian Ocean paradise with Lonely Planet. Whether you want to laze in the sun or savour the island ambience, this comprehensive guide is your essential companion.

• TAKE THE PLUNGE - diving and snorkelling special section gives you the when, where and how of the best dive sites

• BE INSPIRED - new highlights, itineraries and planning sections help you plot your path

• CONNECT WITH CULTURE with our discussion of the distinctive and vibrant island way of life

• WALK THE WALK - in-depth coverage of Reunion's hiking trails will have you exploring forests, mountains or a spectacular volcano

• STAY IN STYLE with our recommendations of the best rest-your-head options, from self-catering gites to swanky resorts

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Maurtius, Reunion & Seychelles.......2007-10-05

This book is well organized and written. Of the three nations covered, I was most interested in the part of the book on the Seychelles. Unfourtunately, that was the least covered place. I found the other book I ordered: The Bradt Travel Guide to the Seychelles, more to my liking.

Indispensable Guidebook.......2005-04-18

I booked a tour to Mauritius in May-June 2004. Although I went with a travel agency, this book proved to be indispensable. I am rating it a five star based on my Mauritius experience only.

First and foremost, this guide provides a detailed map, essential for locating yourself on the island.
The book also provides true and accurate description of the various attractions and things to do.
The traveling tips concerning transportation, food and local culture were extremely helpful and saved me precious vacation time.
On top of all this, it provides a wealth of information on hotels and restaurants.

My advice:
- The prices in the book might be a little off now. It seems that the local currency, the Rupee, is pegged to the Euro which makes this island more expensive for US travelers (advice based on the currency conversion as we speak)
- Beware of tourist shops, their prices are 5 times the price you can get for the same item on the popular market.
- Go visit the popular markets, you will find nice exotic hand crafted items and some world renowned vanilla beans.
- Take hiking trips, there is some breath taking scenery out there
- And of course, take advantage of the magnificent beaches and water activities

Spectrum Guide to Mauritius (Spectrum Guides)

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Spectrum Guide to Mauritius (Spectrum Guides)

Manufacturer: Interlink Publishing Group
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Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles

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Excellent for a trip to Mauritius
Indispensable for a Seychellois trip
Fantastic Guide Book
Outstanding Guidebook
I never put it down.

Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles
Joseph Bindloss , Sarina Singh , Deanna Swaney , and Robert Strauss
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0864427484

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Searching for a tropical island paradise, rich in culture, unashamedly friendly and proudly unique? Mauritius, Réunion and Seychelles have it all. Whether you want to laze on a secluded beach, trek through cirques and volcanoes or snorkel in a peaceful lagoon, this guidebook points the way.

45 detailed maps, including Réunion hiking maps
special section on diving and snorkeling in the Indian Ocean
accommodation options, including mountain gîtes and beach resorts, for every budget
comprehensive information on local cultures, architecture and cuisine
handy phrases in French and Creole

Customer Reviews:

Excellent for a trip to Mauritius.......2003-12-02

I spent 4 weeks living with a family on Mauritius this past summer, and this book was invaluable. I had many days to myself, and this book made it very easy to get around, with tips on restaurants that were up to date, good info about getting places on the bus and what things to see. The maps were probably the most helpful, especially in places like Port Louis and Grand Baie. I would recommend this book to anyone traveling to Mauritius, whether on a package tour, or on their own.

Indispensable for a Seychellois trip.......2002-08-01

Two summers ago we went into Seychelles, and Mauritius,Reunion& Seychelles LP travel guide was essential for us. Thanks to it, we could discover Seychelles was not just a diving and incredible beaches paradise, but its interiors landscapes were the best of our journey. We recomend it,because its fantastic information about Mahe,Praslin and La Digue islands, their national parks (such as Sainte Anne or Vallee de Mai). Prices were as high as the author wrote! and all information about public buses, rent-a-car and restaurants was right. Just one thing, we couldn't find where La Gogue Reservoir was! If anybody can strength the lake exists, please let us know!!

Fantastic Guide Book.......2002-06-04

This guide was my Bible while I traveled through Mahe and Praslin islands in 1999. The Seychelles are full of kind, open-hearted locals who are generous and more than willing to show Westerners around. My trusty LP guide helped me find several reasonable b&b's, Michael Adams' studio (wonderful local artist) and the most perfect beaches in the Indian Ocean. What I love about LP guides, and this one in particular, is the extensive history of the area the book is covering, as well as the locals' interests. Those intending to visit this incredible area should take this guide book - the photography alone will tempt anyone.

Outstanding Guidebook.......1999-11-18

I used an earlier edition of this book on a trip in 1996, in which I visited the Seychelles, Mauritius, and Reunion. I was travelling independently (not as part of a package tour) and the book helped in many ways to make my trip a great one. It provides a wealth of information about hotels and restaurants, island culture, and places and things to see on the islands. If you can only visit one of these three islands, I would recommend the Seychelles, which offer some of the finest tropical scenery I have ever seen. One advantage of Mauritius for the budget-minded traveler is that it is considerably less expensive than the Seychelles.

I never put it down........1998-11-04

My husband and I have just recently returned from a two week trip to Mauritius. Although we booked our trip through a well known travel agent and stayed in a hotel, the Lonely Planet Guide was invaluable. If you are considering a trip to Mauritius and are toying with the idea of a self catering option (which I actually would recommend), you need this book. If you are going for the hotel option but are interested in seeing the island and sampling the local cuisine outside the hotel, you need this book. Don't go without it. Everything that there is to see and do on the island of Mauritius, is in the book.

Mauritius Travel Pack (Globetrotter Travel Packs)

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great information
June

Mauritius Travel Pack (Globetrotter Travel Packs)
Martine Maurel
Manufacturer: New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1843308398

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The highly successful Globetrotter Travel series, which includes guides, maps and atlases, presently covers more than 80 destinations worldwide. The packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a soft cover of the foldout Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet.

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great information.......2007-10-01

This book was just what we needed ready for our trip and even came with a great map so worth every cent. Plenty of info and lots of tips so well worth getting

June.......2007-03-13

There aren't many travel books available with info on Mauritius. I've looked at all I could get my hands on and the Globetrotter Travel Guide on Mauritius with the pull-out Travel Map is by far the best. The books is loaded with heaps of useful information for first time travellers to Mauritius with tips for visitors, places to stay and eat, attractions and regional profiles. The best part was the map giving more detail of the whole island as well as the major regional towns on the island. The other travel books fell short in this area.

The Indian Ocean: Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius, the Seychelles (Evergreen Series)

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"The Indian Ocean" a quick tour of the Eastern Islands

The Indian Ocean: Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius, the Seychelles (Evergreen Series)
Eliane Georges
Manufacturer: Taschen
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 3822877565

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"The Indian Ocean" a quick tour of the Eastern Islands.......2000-06-30

The book is filled with beautiful photographs, and the text borders on poetry--clearly a labor of love by the author and photographers. An excellent book for a quick overview of the islands. There is a section on each island,, with descriptions of its physical and cultural features. Text and photographs tend to weigh more heavily on the cultural. There is even a section with useful information for tourists. I would have liked to see and read more about the unique animals of these islands.

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Guide to Mauritius: The Mascarene Isles
Royston Ellis
Manufacturer: Bradt Travel Guides
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ASIN: 1898323879

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Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion together make up the Mascarene Islands. Some 800km apart in the Indian Ocean, the islands have become a mecca for honeymooners and those in search of the perfect destination to get away from it all. Yet there is more to the Mascarenes than idyllic beaches and moonlit terraces. Each island has its own unique attractions. Nature lovers will be drawn to the stark beauty of the Mauritian mountains, the volcanic landscape of Reunion or the coral reefs of Rodrigues, while opportunities to explore off the beaten track include cycling, mountain hiking and abseiling. Discover it for yourself with this invaluable Bradt Guide. Inside is detailed information on hotels and restaurants for all budgets; first-time coverage of the French Island of Reunion; expanded natural history section; people and culture; conservation and nature reserves; canyoning, caving and other adventure activities; diving snorkelling and deep-sea fishing.

Mauritius, Rodrigues & Reunion, 6th: The Bradt Travel Guide

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Mauritius, Rodrigues & Reunion, 6th: The Bradt Travel Guide
Alexandra Richards , Royston Ellis , and Derek Schuurman
Manufacturer: Bradt Travel Guides
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ASIN: 184162151X

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Renowned as a "dream holiday" destination, the Mascarene Islands also offer outdoor exploring opportunities aplenty, such as cycling, mountain hiking, and canyoning. Local national parks boast some of the world's rarest birds, making this guide's up-to-date coverage on conservation an essential feature for naturalists. Watersports are at the top of many visitor's agendas, and the whole range of options are covered, from diving and snorkeling around coral reefs to deep-sea marlin fishing.

Features include:
>Details of hotels and restaurants for all tastes and budgets
>What to see and do on Mauritius, Rodrigues, and Réunion island on a thorough region-by-region basis
>Excellent coverage of watersports and adventure activities, including hiking
>Conservation and nature reserves
>Port St. Louis in depth, colorful festivals, and markets

Culture Shock! Mauritius (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette)

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Good for the long-term tourist

Culture Shock! Mauritius (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette)
Roseline Lum , and Roseline Ngcheong-Lum
Manufacturer: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1558683054

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Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock!" at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock!" Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure.

Each "Culture Shock!" title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.

Customer Reviews:

Good for the long-term tourist.......2000-08-14

I have found that Culture Shock: Mauritius is a great resource for those visitors to Mauritius who are actually living in the country, rather than just visiting the touristy sites. There are very important local customs and traditions to be aware of that are discussed in detail in this book that are only skimmed over in the common tourist guides. While the other guidebooks help you find your way to the beach and which hotels to stay in, Culture Shock goes a great deal further in dealing with people. Mauritians have a great deal to offer in their multiculturalism, but without a book like Culture Shock, it may be difficult to understand how the cultures come together. The book gives advice for numerous social and business situations, as well as advice for living and getting around the country. In general the book has been fairly easy to read -- enjoyable and interesting before arriving to Mauritius, and helpful as a reference and to re-read after settling on the island.

I have felt that there are a few things the book is a bit in lacking -- it could include a bit more of the touristy options and in some parts seems a few years outdated, but in general the advice has proved very helpful, in very different situations. Roselin Lum has done a good job of balancing the different ethnic groups, and explaining their places within the country. Her book, though best for people who plan to stay significant time periods in Mauritius, would also be extremely useful for a short-term visitor who wants to understand more about the people they will meet. For a country known for its beaches, Mauritius has a lot to offer due to its multicultural composition. Lum's book lays a significant groundwork for making lasting contacts while in Mauritius.

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Travellers' Survival Kit: Mauritius, Seychelles & Reunion
James Penrith , and Deborah Penrith
Manufacturer: Vacation-Work
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1854582402

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Insight Guide Mauritius Reunion and Seychelles (Insight Guides Mauritus and Seychelles)
Emily Hatchwell
Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers
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Lonely Planet Mauritius Reunion & Seychelles (Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles)

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ASIN: 0887293611

Book Description

This comprehensive guidebook is an inspiring background read, an invaluable on-the-spot companion and a great souvenir of your visit. Evocative photography Insight Guides are renowned for their visual impact, with pictures chosen to convey a vivid sense of everyday life. Illuminating text Expert writers bring to life the islands' history, culture, natural wealth and, above all, their people. Incisive evaluations Mauritius' fashionable resorts and spectacular dive sites, Reunion's volcanic peaks and jagged ravines, Seychelles' pristine beaches and remote islands: it's all here. Detailed, cross-referenced maps All sites are clearly highlighted and cross-referenced with the text. Full listings All the travel details,hotels, restaurants and phone numbers you'll need.

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