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Shopping in Mauritius is indeed a wonderful experience as there are numerous places and numerous things to buy. You can buy souvenirs for your family and friends at affordable prices. You will never be at a loss as to what to buy while shopping in Mauritius. You can really buy some exotic stuff like the sample soils from the Seven Colored Earths, vanilla sticks, achars and pickles, perfume oils, flavored vanilla, mint, cardamom and lemon tea, local spices, freshly ground coffee and rattan handbags woven by hand.
There are a number of points that you need to remember while you are shopping in Mauritius.
- Mauritius shopping essentially involves comparing prices and for this you need to devote some time.
- Be very careful of the hawkers on the road sides and the beaches.
- Check the condition of any branded goods as it might vary.
- Shopping in Mauritius requires a great deal of bargaining skills. This would help you to save a great deal of money.
- There may be a number of pickpockets in many markets and shops. You need to be extremely cautious.
- Remember always to carry a receipt just in case you need to exchange or return anything that you have bought. This is a must while shopping in Mauritius.
What to shop in Mauritius?
There are some popular items that you should not miss while shopping in Mauritius. These are -
- Ralph Lauren polo shirts
- Heart-shaped Anthuriums
- Billabong Beachwear
- Business Suits
- Cashmere and Woolens
Mauritius Shopping centers
There is no dearth of shopping centers in Mauritius. A few of them are-
- Curepipe - Floréal- It is open on weekdays and Saturday from 10.00am to 17.30pm, on Thursdays and Sundays from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
- Quatre Bornes- it is open on all weekdays and Saturdays 10.00am to 17.30pm, on Thursdays and Sundays from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
- Orchard Tower - Quatre Bornes market - Georgetown- open on Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 17:30 pm.
travel.mapsofworld.com provides detailed information about the Shopping in Mauritius.
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