Mauritius is a blend of diverse cultures and religions, constitute of Hindus, Creole, Chinese, Muslims and Europeans, who respect each other and enjoy different ways of life with different traditions and customs. So for a tourist, it’s important to respect their values and not to be in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong attitude. The following Mauritius travel tips will provide a guideline for this.
1. Do not swim in the sea where a danger notice has been displayed.
2. Do not accept gifts from strangers, especially if you are alone.
3. Do not venture into isolated areas or deserted beaches at night.
4. Do not leave your personal belongings or valuable items such as camera, webcam, purse, wallet, or handbag unattended in public places like beaches, parks, gardens, and pavements, as this might encourage theft.
5. Do not leave personal belongings or valuable items on the seat(s) of cars or buses unattended, as this might encourage theft.
6. Do not to walk or drive in bathing suits in towns, villages or in buses.
7. Do not enter with your shoes on in religious places. If possible remove even leather belts.
8. Do not wear shorts, mini-skirts or sleeveless shirts when visiting religious shrines.
9. Do not touch the statues, carvings and religious artefacts in places of worship.
10. Do not sunbathe topless. Sunbathers should note that nudism and topless sunbathing are frowned upon on public beaches. No hotel permits nude sunbathing on beaches.
12. Do not make jokes about bombs or security threats. This is a criminal offence.
13. Do not involve in drug trafficking which is illegal and carries very heavy penalties.
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