[Niamh.]

I know, It would really turn you off going to these places on holiday as well.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I know, It would really turn you off going to these places on holiday as well.

I've stayed in Mauritius twice and I have to say, I never felt unsafe or threatened.. I reckon they have quite a low crime rate.
However, outside these luxury resorts, the poverty is extreme, so there are bound to be the minority who see these tourists with more than they will ever have and decide to take what they can get..
Nobody really knows what happened yet, but it kind of looks like the girl interrupted some opportunists helping themselves and it's turned violent!
It's awful!

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by happyland

I've stayed in Mauritius twice and I have to say, I never felt unsafe or threatened.. I reckon they have quite a low crime rate.
However, outside these luxury resorts, the poverty is extreme, so there are bound to be the minority who see these tourists with more than they will ever have and decide to take what they can get..
Nobody really knows what happened yet, but it kind of looks like the girl interrupted some opportunists helping themselves and it's turned violent!
It's awful!

Oh have you? I was listening to people on the radio this morning talk about it and they pretty much said the same, not to leave the resort basically. But when you hear a story like this one, where it's the staff, how could you even feel safe in your hotel room.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Oh have you? I was listening to people on the radio this morning talk about it and they pretty much said the same, not to leave the resort basically. But when you hear a story like this one, where it's the staff, how could you even feel safe in your hotel room.

I didn't stay in a resort like that, but in an area where there were a lot of non Mauritians. However, there was a town jst a mile or so down the road which we used to go into almost every day for the market etc and I have to say, it did feel safe and just very very laid back.
But I suppose just like anywhere else, there are the minority who turn to crime

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by happyland

I didn't stay in a resort like that, but in an area where there were a lot of non Mauritians. However, there was a town jst a mile or so down the road which we used to go into almost every day for the market etc and I have to say, it did feel safe and just very very laid back.
But I suppose just like anywhere else, there are the minority who turn to crime

That was brave of you, I'd be terrified after reading these kind of stories. Especially since I can't even blend in, I always feel like I stick out like a sore thumb when I go anywhere remotely hot, pale Irish skin :/

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

That was brave of you, I'd be terrified after reading these kind of stories. Especially since I can't even blend in, I always feel like I stick out like a sore thumb when I go anywhere remotely hot, pale Irish skin :/

Haha..no no, it wasn't brave at all.It was just a gorgeous wee town and the locals were lovely! You don't stick out too much in Mauritius as it has such a diverse culture.. There are muslims, catholics, hindus etc all living together in complete harmony. There are all different places of worship all in the same road almost and never any trouble.. It's actually a great place!

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by happyland

Haha..no no, it wasn't brave at all.It was just a gorgeous wee town and the locals were lovely! You don't stick out too much in Mauritius as it has such a diverse culture.. There are muslims, catholics, hindus etc all living together in complete harmony. There are all different places of worship all in the same road almost and never any trouble.. It's actually a great place!

I'm definitely finding the older I get, the more nervous I am. When I was in my late teens/early twenties I'd go any where, on my own even not a bother. I suppose you think you're invincible when you're younger!

It does sound like a nice place but stories like these are going to damage it especially since I'd say they rely heavily on tourism