Guide to Mauritius: The Mascarene Isles

by Royston Ellis

Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion together make up the Mascarene Islands. Some 800km apart in the Indian Ocean, the islands have become a mecca for honeymooners and those in search of the perfect destination to get away from it all. Yet there is more to the Mascarenes than idyllic beaches and moonlit terraces. Each island has its own unique attractions. Nature lovers will be drawn to the stark beauty of the Mauritian mountains, the volcanic landscape of Reunion or the coral reefs of Rodrigues, while opportunities to explore off the beaten track include cycling, mountain hiking and abseiling. Discover it for yourself with this invaluable Bradt Guide. Inside is detailed information on hotels and restaurants for all budgets; first-time coverage of the French Island of Reunion; expanded natural history section; people and culture; conservation and nature reserves; canyoning, caving and other adventure activities; diving snorkelling and deep-sea fishing.

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

aka Raynard Devine, Richard Tresillian.

Royston Ellis was educated at state school until he left , age 16, determined to be a writer. Two years later, his first book, a sequence of poems, was published and he perfomed his poetry on stage and TV to backing by Cliff Richard's original group. More info on: www.roystonellis.org

Reviews

[David Corleto-Bales · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bradt guidebooks are outstanding, and are superior to Lonely Planet now in LP's new format, which isn't easy to follow. This guidebook is fascinating about little-visited Mauritius and Reunion and other islands in their group. Let's all go!