How easy or difficult is it to have your driver licence. The one I got from home expired so I'm gonna have to make a new one here....so how easy is it?!
You can covert it fairly easily. Some info here: drivingtest.cleverdodo.com/t/13905/exchanging-foreign-driving-licence-for-a-mauritian-one#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20an%20international%20driving%20licence%20from,that%20because%20the%20drivers%20in%20Mauritius%20are%20crazy.
Love your vid's. Some suggestions: - practical things to do as soon as you have arrived in Mauritius. - what to people typically eat based on the produce available - getting access to goods and services in Mauritius. How businesses operate and communicate e.g importance of WhatsApp and Facebook - making friends and finding communities I moved here recently and wish I had some of this info to help with planning.
5th Feb, arrived on the tail of the Cyclone in Mauritius. Took two attempts to land, big plane, short runway...! Settled weather for our two weeks, better than expected. [Turtle bay] Intense heat in the sun, Factor 50 essential for the whole stay. Loved it all, such a long, stressful time waiting to get away. Lovely island, lovely people. Everyone happy to see tourism picking up, and it was noticeable how many more were arriving at our hotel over the two weeks. Back to a wet and windy UK now, two attempts to land at Heathrow..!!! Thanks for the info before we came out, and we hope to return one day. 😎🍹🌴
Sounds like a real adventure Oliver! Plane was packed full yesterday from Paris, so looks like tourism picking up again after a slight dip. Glad you had a great trip and come back soon 😀👍🏻
Hey Lucy, big shout out from The Gold Coast, Queensland. Firstly, I love ❤️ your videos. Your teaching me about my country of birth the way I would NEVER know it…. Thank you. I am a MAURITIAN born, AUSTRALIAN. And I do love ❤️ my adopted country but have been curious about who and where u came from since my family migrated here since I was 2 years of age. I did not come across a South African (White) until I was 19 years old. It was in a Corporate Environment, Westpac Bank. That meeting not so good. What he said to me was disgusting considering I was still a virgin about my country and it’s people. It was cruel and uncalled for. He was in his forties and subsequently got fired for what he had said to me as it came under the “anti-Discrimination Act in Sydney. Y someone who would be so cruel to someone they only JUST met is beyond me…. Perhaps you can explain. I held no threat being only 18 at the time, but this 40+ person needed to “PURGE” his crap from South Africa which had clearly nothing to do with me. But because I was from that region, needed to what? Belittle me??? I don’t think so lovely 😊! I will crush u. I promise! Lol 😂 I was raised here in OZ ok??? Suffice to say that person was fired and removed. Especially after he said that “All Mauritians FXCK MONKEYS & GAVE THE WORLD AIDS. Our little island did that? Can you believe??? Australia and Australians were DISGUSTED by this person. WHO NEVER worked in a corporate office again! Can you spell IDIOT. We all can!!! Kate
Thanks for this comment. Sorry to hear about that particular encounter. Sadly there are people like that all over the world. Luckily there are many gems too 😃
@@LucyLeheilleix you are ABSOLUTELY right! I was just I guess thrown back from that particular encounter in my life as it was completely left field and in an “Corporate “ environment for a job interview which BTW I did succeed in and that whole interview was nothing more than a formality that turned sideways. Also just to put into context, I was raised to believe our country is completely separate from Africa and although my country is a mixed race - mine being Welsh/French/Indian was never an issue!!! I hate to centre on this part of my life. We don’t mix with South Africans anyway here in OZ. They’ve made their feelings towards us perfectly clear! I believe it’s where they’ve come from and endured. Not my country so not my problem. If your interested in those Mauritians who have succeeded both here and the U.S here are some names that have made us all super proud here: Brendan Pang- MASTERCHEF 2018/2020. Laurina Fleur - Bachelor 2014. She’s feisty Lol…. Helena Sauzier- Bachelor 2020 & finally but not least the most famous Mauritian in OZ & U.S is singer/Songwriter/DJ - Havanna Brown….. she’s also a hit in the U.S. if you can access “I’m A Celebrity-Get me out of here -Australia filmed in South Africa….. you will get both Laurina & Havana on the same show I think it was 2016. Before Covid and started filming this show inland here in OZ. I’m sorry if I caused any offence by my previous email. Not my intention- just the Aussie way of being clear from onset! Cheers lovely lady to you and your beautiful family! Kate
Sorry for the late reply, we’ve had Easter here with Greek Orthodox this weekend mixed in with ANZAC DAY - Monday, 25/4/22. A very auspicious date on the April Calendar here in Australia 🇦🇺 it’s ANZAC DAY. I’ll let u research that day for yourself as I won’t impose what it means to Aussies! Nonetheless, I’ve enjoyed your videos, which has saved me thru lockdown I see you’ve got two little girls? I’ll include what I loved as a child here with our lollies etc, perhaps your girls can give an assessment of Australian chocolate opposed to MAURITIUS 🇲🇺 lol 😂 Nonetheless, I’ll include Aussie icons, such as vegemite. If you guys don’t know this condiment, prepare yourselves for the best thing that EVER happened to u!!! Lol 😂. We R All Vegemite Kids!!! Lol 😂 but would be awesome to do a tribute for those of us who migrated to OZ!!!
Hey Katchie. A package from Oz would be great, only thing is, mailing stuff here is a nightmare. If you want to try, you can send it to: Investec. Mathieu Leheilleix. 6th Floor, Dias Pier Building, Le Caudan Waterfront, Caudan, Port Louis, Mauritius +2302074000 Thanks so much. Keep well 👍🏻
Hi Lucy. We are coming over in March 2023 on retirement visa. We are South African's living in UK for two years. Can you advise the cheapest shop to buy groceries from or could you do a video on walking around a shop like Winners/Super U etc where prices are shown. This would also relate to goods like glass bowls etc and quilted bedspreads. Thanks for a brilliant channel
Hi Tracy. These videos might help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hQa5Bbn9XGc.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--3EXjXfL4ds.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g4IUYXcPdCU.html Prices go up all of the time, so it’s difficult to keep up 😬 For bedding try mysa Maison and associated textiles.
Mauritius looks absolutely beautiful. Can't think why we've never considered holidaying there before now. Thank you for your interesting and helpful videos. Are there wildlife tours (sea or land) available for holidaymakers staying early in May?
Hi Valerie. Mauritius is a great place to visit. May is a great time of the year and I’d recommend ebony forrest, Le Morne, Black River Gorges and Iles aux Aigrettes if you like nature. Thanks for commenting and all of the best.
Hi Lucy you always provide excellent information and helpful advice. I just wondered if you can offer suggestions for a good swimming pool maintenance/cleaner please
Hey Lucy, first of all, excellent quality of your content! I suppose u do it all yourself, I know what kind of work is that, I'm bowing! I worked 10+ years in media but I only do investing these days, willing to retire from media completely. Also do some investing content, but as a hobby. Thinking to relocate completely to Mauritius, it's politically stable and safe and beautiful. Also the taxes are low which is fabulous for someone like me. I speak no French so far so I have a long way to go there, but other than that, it seems it's the place I'm looking for. I'm from Slovakia btw, have a look at the map where it is :). A small country noone knows about. You should do video about renting/buying cars. I don't know, maybe I could only get some scooter to do shopping with? I did drive on the left side of the road while my study years in London! lol.
Hey there! Thanks so much for this comment. Yeah, my videos take up lots of my time and require a ton of effort, but when I get nice comments (like yours) it makes it all worth while. I know where Slovakia is and I bet it’s way different to this island 🤪 I wish you all of the best and thanks for the content idea.
@@LucyLeheilleix Yeah the differences range from climate to internationality, etc. Slovakia is similar to other nations in the eastern EU border, like Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, etc. I'm self educating myself about Mauritius right now, also thanks to your content. Taking your advice about timing, I will be deciding whether to come around July. Premium Visa looks like the way to go for me. Also I love forests so I would think to rent apartment in the South? Or am I wrong? I am a bit afraid about the language, I had previously thought English is spoken the widest, but thanks to u I learnt that's not true at all.
Thanks for your great content @Lucy I‘m going to be spending a week on the island the first week of June. What‘s an average cost of taxi vs renting a car? We are going to be at the le meridien, but are going to want to go explore Port Louise and Baia.
Hi Simeon, thanks for the comment. With petrol increasing so much, taxi rates have also gone up. If you’re going to be going out and about a lot, I reckon it’s best to hire a car. Try S & F car rental: +230 4831939
First of all... Your videos are very nice and informative...thank you for that. And can you please tell us about blue safari mauritius... On the internet it shows that blue safari mauritius is permanently closed. Is it ???? And if yes... then what options we have for submarine and subscooter tour in mauritius. Please reply soon... I will be visiting mauritius in october or november. Thank you.
@@LucyLeheilleix Blue safari is located at Trou aux Biches in the north western part of mauritius. It offers a unique undersea adventures.... like submarine and sub - scooter tour. Where and how can i get to enjoy these undersea adventures (submarine and sub - scooter ride) in mauritius ? Please guide. Thank you.
Hello Indira! Thanks for supporting the channel. Try looking at health cover that will cover you internationally for major health issues….AXA, Henner, Allianz (to name a few). Health care is very expensive, but absolutely vital in my opinion.
Hi Lucy. Thank you for all your amazing videos. I'm from South Africa and am finally visiting Mauritius yay! I'm staying in the North. Do you know where I can get a 4k underwater camera that is not the price of a go pro? Thanks 😊
Hey! Thanks for the comment and welcome to the island. Tou Korek in La Gaulette stocks GoPro, there’s also 101 multimedia in Port Louis that stocks insta 360 cameras. You’ll be hard pressed to find a cheap camera here. Good luck.
Hi Lucy thanks so much for your content and information. Just wondering how common are mopeds there? I'd like to be able to ride as I would in SE Asia (with my wife and child). Is this possible? How strict are laws regarding licensing?
Hi Justin. Thanks for the comment. Mopeds are popular here, but beware of the roads as driving here is dangerous, particularly in the rain. I don't know anything about the licensing as I don't ride a bike. All of the best.
Hiii lucy...how r u ? I hope you are doing great. I have a query. Generally it is recommended to rent a car when doing sight seeing in mauritius. I want to know which app or which navigation system is most acurate or most useful when doing road trips in mauritius ??? Because it is said that you cannot rely on google maps there. Thanks again.
Hi Yogesh. Definitley rent a car as seeing the island (all corners of it) is an amazing experience. I use google maps and I do run into problems sometimes. It's not too bad though.
Lucy, can you give us a bit more info on Mauritius citizenship? How many years are required and do we need to live whole years or 6 months per year...etc. Is the government very bureaucratic? Will you wait for years after submitting your application? In other words is this a realistic goal?
Hi there. Citizenship is very, very difficult to obtain. Residency is the way to go (through PDS investment, retirement visa or work permit). Check out: www.edbmauritius.org They will give you all the details you need. Applications can take either weeks or months (depending on the circumstances). Feel free to email me if you want to know more.
I have a question for you 😉 If you own property in Mauritius + have a Mauritian identity card do you still need to provide travel insurance when arriving in Mauritius?
Hi Lucy, many thanks for such helpful videos. I would like to ask kindly your opinion about cockroach-insect issues. Which area has less or zero problem about these? May flats/residences in high floors of high buildings be away from such problems?
Hi Gokhan, I don’t think you will find areas with less insects. They are all over the island. Geckos are the main insects that I see (and of course Mosquitoes). There are pest control services like Hardy Henry if that sort of thing bothers you. All of the best.
Hi Luvlesh, I guess it depends where you come from? Also, many people want to come and spend a year on this beautiful island with the premium visa, just for a change of scenery.
@@LucyLeheilleix yes I agree for holidays , it’s find but currently life is changing in Mauritius as well before and after the pandemic. That’s why I said somewhere else is more better ( Europe I would say ) …
Not necessarily though….have you seen what’s going on in Europe and what went on the last two years with the pandemic? Grass is never greener. Thanks very much for commenting. Always good to see everyone’s perspective 👍
@@LucyLeheilleix Yes I understand that. Currently, I’m in Europe and here the situation is normal where there is no restriction, no need of Covidpass( green passport) . Even people are not wearing masks, just in public areas. But in Mauritius, there is still restrictions, okay I understand it’s a small island . But still for how long we going to be afraid of this ( been 2 years) 😅
