Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles (Paperback)

~ Joseph Bindloss (Author), Sarina Singh (Author), Deanna Swaney (Author), Robert Strauss (Author) "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..." (more)
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Product Description

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

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 4 edition (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864427484
• ISBN-13: 978-0864427489
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,424,960 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Guidebook, November 18, 1999

By	Stefan Herpel (Royal Oak, MI USA) - See all my reviews

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.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I never put it down., November 4, 1998

By A Customer

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Guide Book, June 4, 2002

By	Jennifer Cassone (Bronxville, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.