- What value can you bring from Mauritius?
- Souvenirs from local artisans
- Living gift
For many tourists, the dream of a vacation is certainly associated with white beaches, azure ocean waves, wild jungle and exotic culture. But after several days of lying on the beach, the question arises of what to bring from Mauritius, the Seychelles or another exotic vacation spot. In this article, we will talk about shopping in Mauritius, where duty-free shopping is organized, which means quite attractive prices for different groups of goods.
What value can you bring from Mauritius?
Duty-free trade is an opportunity for the state to attract as many foreign buyers-tourists to the resorts as possible. Considering the remoteness of the island from Europe and America, therefore, the high prices for vacations due to the cost of air travel, the reduction in the cost of expensive items becomes an attractive moment. Of these products, the following are the most popular in Mauritius:
- items made of precious metals, including precious and semi-precious stones;
- antiques;
- clothes of famous American and European brands;
- electronics and household appliances.
Jewelry is a good option for replenishing the budget of Mauritius, since the public comes to rest on the island, not poor, which also allows them to make good gifts to their soul mates and relatives who have not reached exotic shores. Salons selling jewelry pleases with a large selection, you can buy elegant wedding rings, earrings and bracelets of unusual shape, pendants with precious stones.
Lovers of original things will be pleased with antique salons, where, in addition to antiques, they sell elegantly executed models of old sailing ships, made to scale, observing all proportions and demonstrating everything, even small accessories. Boutiques and salons selling branded clothing are ready to offer the latest models at affordable prices (taking into account duty-free shopping).
Special attention of tourists is given to leather goods, they sew such things on the island, use the skin of exotic reptiles and animals, inhabitants of these places. Things are very stylish, but quite expensive, if a jacket or leather dress seems too expensive, then any guest who arrives on the island can buy an elegant handbag or an elegant wallet. The situation with electronics is a little more complicated, the fact is that local stores offer equipment at affordable prices and of excellent quality. Tourists from Russian-speaking countries are stopped by the lack of an interface in a familiar language.
Souvenirs from local artisans
Souvenirs made by local craftsmen from natural materials available in Mauritius are in no less demand among foreign travelers. It is interesting that clay has been used in the economy of different countries and peoples for many centuries. The inhabitants of this exotic island also used and are using it today for the manufacture of household utensils, various dishes, and interior items. There is something mysterious in primitive forms, in ancient ornaments and patterns, which ensures a steady demand for such products among foreigners.
Local textiles are quite high in the rating of national souvenirs, fabrics made of natural, environmentally friendly materials are simple in appearance, but comfortable and beautiful. Guests love to buy tablecloths and napkins of different sizes, towels, fragments of national clothes. Clothes with traditional Mauritian embroidery are used by customers.
Many representatives of the beautiful half of humanity are indifferent to precious metals, silver and gold, but they will not miss the outlandish jewelry made of natural, roughly processed stones. The bright exotic jewelry of Mauritian women attracts at first sight; by the end of the trip, foreign guests also manage to acquire a certain number of coral beads, onyx bracelets or original bamboo jewelry.
Living gift
The locals will tell about another extraordinary gift from the island of Mauritius - a flower with the original name anthurium. It is remembered at first sight, because its shape resembles a heart, each of its petals also has the shape of a heart. The color of anthurium can be different, from a delicate shade of baked milk to a purple-red color.
Cut flowers can survive a fairly long journey; when placed in water, they retain their freshness and beauty for ten days. Residents of Mauritius, knowing about the love of foreigners for unusual plants and souvenirs, are ready to offer special packaging for anthurium. As you can see, Mauritius is ready to give vivid impressions of natural beauty, to give a full rest in luxury resorts, to provide all the opportunities for shopping.
