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Mauritius
Shopping The capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, is the main shopping area with the Caudan Waterfront providing clothing and jewellery shops. Grand Baie in the north is a popular shopping district and souvenir stalls can usually be found on nearly every corner.
Nightlife
Most hotels, such as Le Coco Beach and Le Touessrok Hotel put on their own entertainment for guests and non-guests. Grand Baie has a lively strip of restaurants, bars and the Lifestyle Nightclub. Also nearby is the Star Dance Nightclub. The Caudan Waterfront has restaurants, bars and a cinema overlooking the sea. It also has a casino with 32 table games and 428 slot machines. Casino’s of Mauritius has five casinos located on the island.
Mauritian Sega shows are put on regularly for tourists in hotels and restaurants. Or you can just wonder down to the beach in the evenings and see the locals put on their own shows. Originating from the slaves brought over from Africa, the music combines a lamenting of difficult times with the pursuit of happiness. The beat of the drums and the banging of the tambourines means anyone with the slightest bit of rhythm can join in.