andreaChad
South African expat in Mauritius
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South African
Lives in grand baie
Registration: 20 December 2010
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Bagatelle mall of Mauritius by terence
Hi Guys, I started this thread for your opinion on this new mall in Mauritius. I checked it out today , an excellent place to hang out. Ideal place to spend your day shopping and enjoying the Food Court. For English movie lovers, I confirmed that ...
I've never felt unsafe going out in Mauritius unaccompanied! Maybe that's because I'm from South Africa,haha! Will be nice when woolies etc is open and lambic is opening there, that will be nice..personally I think circle square in grand baie will ... Read More
Pre-primary and primary schools on east coast? by artemis100
Hello, We might be moving to Mauritius and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good schools (international or not) on the east coast? (around Poste or Centre de Flacq). Thank you! Artemis
Well I'm int the north near the international schools five mins drive from our house..we like grand baie area and we often go to the east coast for the day as this is very easy to do..the schools near us are very nice too, that being ips for primary ... Read More
Pre-primary and primary schools on east coast? by artemis100
Hello, We might be moving to Mauritius and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good schools (international or not) on the east coast? (around Poste or Centre de Flacq). Thank you! Artemis
Hi Artemis, The east coast is beautiful but for schools you woul have to commute to labourdonnais probably, near pamplemousses..it is doable depending upon where on the east coast you are..roach noir and poste Lafayette, you could do this ... Read More
Dogs need haircut in Tamarin by Rosiewestie
Hi Guys, Hope someone can help me out :) After a very successful "human" haircut yesterday - in fact the best haircut/colour I have ever had and so reasonably priced too - I now need to find a local Dog Groomer. Nothing fancy required as I just ...
Hi Dee, are you on facebook? There is a group called black river moms, that is a group of expat ladies based in Tamarin/Black river that is vey useful for this kind of info..I can add you if you like andi Read More
no formula1 and live rugby world cup finals in mauritius ? by nantube
This week-end I could not watch the f1 race on my satellite TV channels. Had to resort watching it on my PC with a slow internet connection. I've been experiencing issues with my satellite tv provider who are not giving access to live formula 1 ...
Dstv is pretty good. Supersport has excellent sports coverage! Read More
Furniture by advocat333
Hi All, Any good furniture shop recommendations? Looking for stylish beds, nice sofas, coffee tables etc. I'd also be interested in meeting furniture makers who come recommended, if anyone knows any. I tried finding a place called lovely home ...
If you log on to lexpressproperty.com, they have a section called build and decorate, which has a comprehensive list of all interior design shops, furniture makers, stockiest of linen etc. Happy decorating! Read More
Paediatrician in Black River area by Ethan's Mommy
Hi all, We are moving to Mauritius at the end of October/ beginning of November with our one year old son. Can someone please suggest a good paed in that area? Thanks :)
Dr Neetoo is the goto paed in that area, she is a lovely Irish lady with a wonderful manner and is very caring..she shares rooms with Dr Piat I think twice a week as the rest of the time she works in rose hill with her husband, also a paed.. You can ... Read More
Considering to work in Mauritius, advise needed by jaslin
I've been offered a job at Cyber city. How's the environment over there? Is it convenient for everyday living (ie grocery shopping and etc)? The tax rate will be 15%?
The brand new mall, bagatelle mall of Mauritius is five minutes drive from ebene, and this has international cinemas, many restaurants and international brand shops, everything you could possibly want!. Ebene is close to Port Louis, the obnly ... Read More
restaurants for children ? by AnnaMak
Hi everyone, We are looking for a restaurant or cafe made for children with people in costumes and children activities, or maybe just a restaurant with a playground inside. Does anyone knows if there are places like that in Mauritius? Your help ...
Also le pirogue hotel seeing as you are in flic en flax Read More
restaurants for children ? by AnnaMak
Hi everyone, We are looking for a restaurant or cafe made for children with people in costumes and children activities, or maybe just a restaurant with a playground inside. Does anyone knows if there are places like that in Mauritius? Your help ...
You can hire the kids club at club med for birthday parties which has awesome facilities and you can request clown, magician etc Read More
2 Weeks to go! Any Tips? by Rosiewestie
Hi everyone, Well I am getting excited - only 2 weeks to go until I come to join my husband in beautiful Mauritius! I am shipping a small container out. Any tips on what I should bring with me from home? Or anything which you may have thought ...
Hi HeyJude, Quality living centre is in royal road castel, near the Phoenix breweries. They have an arcasa there which does cards and candles, they also have lovely kitchenware, linens, curtaining, gifts etc, all very good brands..arcasa then also ... Read More
2 Weeks to go! Any Tips? by Rosiewestie
Hi everyone, Well I am getting excited - only 2 weeks to go until I come to join my husband in beautiful Mauritius! I am shipping a small container out. Any tips on what I should bring with me from home? Or anything which you may have thought ...
Kindle is a lifesaver! Make sure you have one! Most things can be got here, I find clothing shopping fine, and now that marks and sparks opening in September no problem to find undies etc.. @heyJude.. Arcasa in grand baie or quality living centre ... Read More
Yoga classes in the north by zeina
Hi Anyone know if there are yoga classes in the north, around curepipe there are loads foc but i can't find the no to call in the north Thanks zeina
There are yoga and pilates classes in grand baie business park, ask at reception Read More
Is domestic help available in Mauritius? by Yelles
Hi There, I was wondering if domestic help is available in Mauritius? Is it a common thing or does the average person clean their own houses? If it is common, what would the daily rate be for domestic help? Would you go through an agency or is it ...
Blimey, I must have the two most overpaid maids on the island, haha! I would say rates on average comparable with SA, and quality of staff too Read More
Lost in Translation? by Stormtrooper
I think the 'auto-translation' (french to english) of this site does not always do a good job in my opinion. I just lifted this from your classifieds section (translation in bold)! a vendre ampli yamaha a vendre ampli yamaha 120watts RMS x 4 ...
Quite entertaining though! Read More