You know that you have reached your destination when the hustle and bustle of city life and tourist areas gives way to a feeling of peace and tranquillity. The coastal road from Tamarin to Le Morne offers a delightful drive.
An investment professional’s opinion on the evolution of the Mauritian Rupee for the past 10 years in relation to the Euro, US Dollar, South African Rand and Indian Rupee.
Any individual or company that is considering an overseas investment has the same issues beforehand. They will weigh the benefits against the disadvantages or risks associated therewith. Different profiles will give varying weight to the different criteria involved based on their personal motivations.
Moving abroad with a family can be daunting when it comes to your kids education! After all, what kind of education can you expect from an island in the Indian Ocean? Well, think again: Mauritian schools offer some of the top internationally recognised school programmes, both in English and French.
The more we advance on the path of life, the more we desire for a certain quality of life, peace and quiet… Beyond the undeniable natural, cultural and social assets that have made Mauritius a very popular tourist destination, the island offers great benefits for a happy and fulfilling retirement.
We gained our independence in 1968. It wasn’t without problems: there were the communal riots in January the same year, leading to a state of emergency. No-one was sure what to expect post-independence: would Mauritius be left to fend for itself?
You have finally decided to take the plunge and obtained all the necessary permits to move to Mauritius. Yet you remain quite anxious about the steps to take prior to moving to your new country. Don’t worry, we will tell you all there is to know to make that transition as easy as possible.
One of the many pleasures of Mauritius is the seemingly-endless supply of public holidays. I’m joking! Well, not really – having a day off from time to time is fun, of course, but what makes these days truly special is that everybody, regardless of ethnicity and religion, celebrates each other’s festivities – Maha Shivaratri, Christmas, Eid al-Fitr, Diwali, you name it.
Everyone can walk to Ganga Talao, the sacred crater Lake in Mauritius. Many streets are lined with people offering food and drinks, religious music permeates the air. I was in my car the other day, slowly moving behind gorgeous kanwars, and a lovely woman came and gave me a ti puri, a deep-fried kind of flatbread with curried Lima beans.