Includes an in-depth guide to diving and snorkelling in the Indian Ocean; practical advice on trekking in Reunion; insider tips on where to sample the region's magnificent cuisine; useful information on local languages; and where to view the islands' distinctive and traditional Creole architecture.
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Joe Bindloss has been writing travel books for more than a decade, roaming across India, Nepal, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and Australasia. As well as writing guidebooks for Lonely Planet, Time Out and other publishers, Joe writes for numerous newspapers, magazines and websites, including the Guardian, the Independent, Wanderlust and Real Travel. Joe was born in Cyprus but grew up in rural East Anglia. He studied science and journalism in Brighton and London. Since then, Joe has lived all over the place, including in Chicago, Manila and Melbourne. He is currently based in Northeast London with his partner, press photographer Linda Nylind.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
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Outstanding Guidebook,
This review is from: Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles (3rd ed) (Paperback)
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.
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles (3rd ed) (Paperback)
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.
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles (Paperback)
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.
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For all three destinations you are advised to plan your travel well in advance, especially during the French holidays when hotels can be booked up months ahead of time. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
palm spiders, anemone fish, chou chou, including breakfast, boxed text, bathroom cost, dive centre, inner islands, dive school, half board, recompression chamber, organised tours Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Port Louis, Grand Baie, Indian Ocean, Getting There, Air Mauritius, Rose Hill, Beau Vallon, Route Royale, Caudan Waterfront, Cirque de Mafate, Piton de la Fournaise, Port Mathurin, Grand Anse, Cirque de Salazie, Roche Plate, Air France, Belle Mare, Maison de la Montagne, Blue Bay, Cap Malheureux, Quatre Bornes, Piton des Neiges, Anse Volbert, Bras Sec, Grand Bassin New!
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For all three destinations you are advised to plan your travel well in advance, especially during the French holidays when hotels can be booked up months ahead of time. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
palm spiders, anemone fish, chou chou, including breakfast, boxed text, bathroom cost, dive centre, inner islands, dive school, half board, recompression chamber, organised tours Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Port Louis, Grand Baie, Indian Ocean, Getting There, Air Mauritius, Rose Hill, Beau Vallon, Route Royale, Caudan Waterfront, Cirque de Mafate, Piton de la Fournaise, Port Mathurin, Grand Anse, Cirque de Salazie, Roche Plate, Air France, Belle Mare, Maison de la Montagne, Blue Bay, Cap Malheureux, Quatre Bornes, Piton des Neiges, Anse Volbert, Bras Sec, Grand Bassin New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen on page 100
- The Little Mermaid by Walt Disney Company on page 100
- The Lord of the Rings (3 Volumes) by J. R. R. Tolkien on page 136
- Travel With Children (Lonely Planet) by Cathy Lanigan on page 30
- Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien on page 136
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