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Mauritius offers a savory experience to the shopping enthusiasts. The reputation of the island as a shopper’s paradise has been boosted by the diversity and quality of the purchasing possibilities. The duty free shop at the airport offers a variety of goods exclusively for tourists having their passport and flight ticket, and it has multiplied during the last years. |
A number of souvenirs can be purchased from Mauritius as gifts and for one’s own self, which also include models of ancient ships with fine details. Jewelry shops have inherited of a long tradition in Mauritius specially for the Hindus and the Muslims, talented artists who work with gold of 18 or 22 carat. The well-know Mauritians jewelers are Poncini, Caunhye (Bijouterie Bienvenue) Shiv Jewels, Adamas for diamonds, Wahed Essa, Glod Finger and Matikola.
Textile also has an envious position mainly in the knitwear sector. Some good addresses are Bonair, Floreal Knitwear, Shibani and Tara for pull-overs and knitting. One can buy shirts, trousers, suits, dresses, shorts or swimming suit of well know brands at a very low cost.
Handicrafts in the Mauritius include basket making, embroidery, pottery, serigraphy, and stone cutting, and a lot of handicraft shops sell exotic goods. The food enthusiasts can benefit from Mauritius fruit paste, spices and chilli. They will not forget the vanilla tea and the rum.
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The main shopping centers are in the towns, namely in Port Louis where you will want to visit Le Caudan Waterfront, Happy World centre, Le Paille en Queue court. In Quatre Bornes, you should visit the Orchard Centre and the Trianon shopping park and in phoenix, the Jumbo commercial centre. |
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Duty free and VAT refund proceedures Visitors leaving the island may claim a VAT refund at the airport by producing their receipts and goods purchased. (VAT is at 15%)
List of shopping outlets
The list of shopping avenues in Mauritius are listed below-
1: Mauritius Shopping Paradise
Sunset Boulevard, Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 2634714
2: Big Sky. It is a ready-made garments outlet
Sunset Blg, Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 263 4312
3: Bongo. It is a ready-made garments outlet
Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 2637564
4: Bonsai
Shop CS5, Port Louis, Waterfront
Tel: 2505150
5: Boutique Jac-Henri
Sunset Blg, Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 2638102
6: Cannelle
Sunset Blg, Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 2638680
7: Cotton Club
Sunset Blg, Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 2637444
8: Diesel Jeans & Workwear
Les Mirabelles, Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 2635410
9: Haris Wilson
Sunset Blg, Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 2638606
10: Pushkaar
Fond de la Baie, Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 2638253
11: The Spot
Sunset Blg, Grand-Baie
Tel: 230 2639450
12: Dragon Houdewares (Souvenirs / Gift Shops)
3, Chausée Street, Port Louis
Tel: 230 2128052
13: Indian Handloom House
Sir-William-Newton Street, Port Louis
Tel: 230 2084484
14: Island Craft Ltd
Baroda Building, Sir-William-Newton Street, Port Louis
15: Fast Forward
Guibies Road, Pailles
Tel: 230 2129376
Fax: 230 2129682
Source: www.mauritius-info.com
