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In association with GSA for Air Mauritius Nasser Air Travel & Shipping Agencies PO Box 1520, NASA Building, Al Maktoum Rd, Dubai, UAE T +971 4 221 4455 • F +971 4 221 1016 [email protected] • www.nasa-travel.ae A Nasser Abdulla Lootah Group Contents Air Mauritius 02 Mauritius Tourism Promotion Council 06 Maritim Crystal Beach Hotel 10 Maritim Resort & Spa 12 Outrigger Beach Resort 14 Preskil Beach Resort 16 Solana Beach 18 Lux Belle Mare 20 Lux La Morne 22 Angsana Balaclava 24 Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels 26 01 Route Map for Air Mauritius Air Mauritius is the national carrier of the Republic of Mauritius. Created in 1967, it currently operates a fleet of four A340-300, two A340-300E, two A330-200, two A319-100 and three ATR72-500. Air Mauritius present- ly flies to twenty-five destinations in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Indian Ocean. As from Oct 2017, 2 A350-900 will join the fleet As from Sep/Oct 2018, 2 A330-900 neo will join the fleet. Frequency of flights –EX DXB 2 flights per day, 6h 35m duration Dubai (all airports) to Mauritius Island, Mauritius (MRU) MK 911 3:55 am 10:30 am operated by Emirates 701 S S M T W T F DXB-MRU MK 913 10:05 am 4:40 pm operated by Emirates 703 S S M T W T F DXB-MRU 2 flights per day, 6h 35m duration Mauritius Island, Mauritius (MRU) to Dubai (all airports) MK 910 4:20 pm 10:55 pm operated by Emirates 702 S S M T W T F MRU-DXB MK 912 9:50 pm 4:25 am operated by Emirates 704 S S M T W T F MRU-DXB Air Mauritius Kestrelflyer partners with Emirates Skywards Air Mauritius and Emirates signed an agreement on 11th May 2016 in Port Louis, Mauritius to partner their respective frequent flyer programmes, Kestrelflyer and the award-winning Emirates Skywards. With this agreement, both Kestrelflyer members and Emirates Skywards members can earn Miles, when they fly on either Air Mauritius or Emirates. Miles can be used for a wide range of rewards including flight tickets on either airline. Kestrelflyer Gold card members also have Air Mauritius Operated Flights access to the Emirates Business Class lounge in Dubai when they travel on Air Mauritius Flights numbers. Air Mauritius Marketing Codeshare Flights This partnership reinforces the existing commercial agreement between the two airlines and offers better connectivity to members of both Air Mauritius Joint Operations with Partner Airline frequent flyer programmes. To find out more about the Kestrelflyer-Emirates Skywards partnership or to join either frequent flyer programme, please visit www.airmauri- tius.com or www.emirates.com/skywards. 02 03 MK serves various destinations via our hubs as Marketing Carrier:- 41 destinations via Paris in partnership with Air France 6 destinations via Dubai in partnership with Emirates 9 destinations via Kuala Lumpur in partnership with Malaysia Airlines Visa requirements in Mauritius Who Needs a Visa? 4 destinations via Perth in partnership with Virgin Australia Airlines A visa is an official acknowledgement issued by the Immigration All persons coming to Mauritius for purposes other than Tourism, Office/Embassy/Consular of Mauritius, indicating that your applica- Visit or Business need to apply for a visa/permit before undertaking tion to enter Mauritius has been reviewed by an Immigration Officer any travel. Note: Joint Air Mauritius / KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Amsterdam operations, and that the officer has determined you are eligible to enter or General Information e ective as from 30th October 2017 transit in Mauritius for a specific purpose. Non-citizens travelling to Mauritius without a visa (if required) may A visa, therefore, simply allows the bearer to travel to Mauritius up be repatriated to their country of origin or residence at the NOTES: All information shown is based on latest facts available at the time of printing and may a port of entry and does not implicitly guarantee right of admission transporting carrier's cost. be subject to change without prior notice. into Mauritius. The final decision to admit a non-citizen rests with Any person who stays in Mauritius after the expiry of the period for the Immigration Officer after examination at the point of entry in which he obtained a visa or entry permit as the case may be, shall Mauritius. He/she decides how long the person can stay for any commit an offence and shall be liable for prosecution by a Court of Air Mauritius has joint operations with: particular visit. Law. Air France between Mauritius and Paris The following are exempted from Visa Regulations: Non-citizens travelling to Mauritius as tourists/visitors are not South African Airways between Mauritius and Johannesburg (a) Citizens of Mauritius; allowed to engage in any gainful activities or apply for extension of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines between Mauritius and Amsterdam (b) Persons who are residents of Mauritius under the Immigra- visa to follow studies/training courses. tion Act; Any person who wishes to seek employment or to engage in any The following airlines have codeshares on Air Mauritius operated flights (c) The Spouse of a citizen of Mauritius; gainful occupation in Mauritius will not be allowed to enter DESTINATION CODESHARE PARTNER (d) The child or step child or lawfully adopted child of persons Mauritius unless he is the holder of valid residence permit and a referred to at (a) and (b) above; work permit issued by the Mauritian Authorities. India ( Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore ) Air India (e) Holders of Diplomatic Passports other than those issued Prospective students are advised to travel to Mauritius only after Kenya ( Nairobi ) Kenya Airways by the Government of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Soma- their application for study/training in Mauritius has been approved. lia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen; Non-Citizens coming to celebrate their marriage in Mauritius Madagascar ( Antananarivo ) Air Madagascar & Emirates (f) Crew of a vessel travelling on duty or in transit to join should comply with the requirements of Civil Status Act. South Africa ( Johannesburg ) South African Airways & Malaysia Airlines another vessel; A non-citizen coming to get married to a Mauritian should fulfill the South Africa ( Durban ) Air France (g) Holders of Laissez-passer issued by the United Nations, requirements under the Civil Status Act. South Africa ( Cape Town ) Air France SADC or from other internationally recognized organiza- Non-citizens coming to Mauritius for business may apply for an tions, and; Occupation Permit to Passport and Immigration Officer through Australia ( Perth ) Kenya Airways, Air Austral & Air France (h) Persons who intend to remain in Mauritius only during the Board of Investment as Investor, Self-Employed and Professional. Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur ) Malaysia Airlines stay of a vessel by which they arrive and depart. Reunion ( St Denis & St Pierre ) Air France All persons coming from countries which are not exempted from Hong Kong Hong Kong Airlines visa requirements. Please contact Singapore (Singapore) Singapore Airlines [email protected] www.airmauritius.com 04 05 DISCOVER THINGS TO DO IN Port Louis Worthy of a special mention are the giant water lilies and a large The capital of Mauritius is located on the North-West coast. variety of palm trees among which the exceptional Talipot palm Location Visa requirements Today it is mainly the business and administrative centre of the known to flourish only once during its sixty-year life span, just Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean, 2 000 km to the No visa is required for countries forming part of the European country, bustling with activity daylong. The old Port Louis city still before dying away. south-east of Africa; 900 km off Madagascar. The island is of Union. Immigration formalities require that foreign visitors present keeps within a wealth of historical and cultural places of interest volcanic origin, with a land surface of some 2 000 km2 with a a return ticket as well as a passport valid for 6 months beyond such as The Citadel and its panoramic view, the folkloric Central Off to sea! Catamaran mountainous hinterland and a coastline of white coral sand and due date of departure from Mauritius. Market and other landmarks reflecting multiethnic Mauritius, Whether to view the island’s sculptural beauty from the sea or to lagoons. notably Chinese pagodas, Kaylasson temple, Jummah Mosque revel in a leisurely day shaded from the sun, admiring the island Airport and St Louis Cathedral. from a boat, there is a wide choice of sea excursions available to Population The airport is located 45 km from the capital city, Port Louis. suit all preferences. Full-day excursions and private rentals are 1.3 million inhabitants (including Rodrigues). Multicultural Large selection of duty-free boutiques. Car rental possibilities on available from the northern, eastern, south-eastern and western society, living in harmony. site. coasts. Languages Accommodation The official language is English. French, Mauritian Creole, Hindi A wide selection of hotels. Rental of private villas. Speedboat and Bhojpuri are also widely spoken. Take an exhilarating ride at splashing speed across dazzling Health status lagoons and cast anchor at any of the islets studding the lagoon, Climate No vaccination is required for travellers from Europe. However, a close to Mauritius. Temperate climate all year round. Summer (October – April): certificate confirming vaccination against yellow fever is required 30-34°c. Winter (May to September): 22 – 27°c. from anyone who has travelled to an infected area within the past six months. Hotels have on site medical assistance. List of private Landscape hospitals and clinics available. The landscape consists of mountains, valleys, waterfalls, sugar cane fields and tropical gardens.