Month: September 2024

Customs was quite busy, but we got through in a reasonable amount of time and the suitcases were already going round when we reached the baggage location, so I was able to grab and then go out of the airport arrivals and from the instructions, could see the meeting location.

I think we actually the first people through, as there were many package details on the desk, once ours were found, we were escorted to the driver who was taking us to the hotel, again I’m glad we had chosen this option, otherwise we would have been waiting for everyone else.

The driver was very nice and also gave us information as he took us to the hotel. One thing we noticed that the police control the roundabouts, otherwise traffic which was bad, would been even worse.

Mauritius is sensible as they drive on the same side of the car and road as us and even the road signs are use same colour scheme and names, like M1, M2 etc.

By the time we reached the hotel it was dark, the hotel had uniform security guard and gate and then a fair driveway before we reached the entrance.

We were then and taken to a seating area in reception and checked in with nice drink and flannel and were then taken to room, well suite, and see video in a later posting.

Once refreshed, we then went off to the restaurant which was Turkish and enjoyed our first meal and drinks for hopefully a great holiday.

The flight to Dubai was very smooth and comfortable, I’m glad we had paid extra for the seats and we were both able to get some shut eye.

The flight landed on time Dubai, which was good, as we only two hours before the next flight to Mauritius.

We had to use the underground train shuttle to get us to the departure flight location, but everything went smoothly and got to our gate with plenty of time to spare.

This flight didn’t have premium economy, but our travel agent had got us window seats again and the seat actually had decent leg room space.

Again the flight was good and we touched down in Mauritius on time, we gave a clap and cheer as there was a returning Paralympic Mauritius athletic on the flight who had won a medal.

Today is the day that we get picked up for our holiday to Mauritius.

The driver was on time, but what a nightmare, just to get out of Sidcup, it took us nearly an hour from our home to do 3 miles. Just ridiculous, as always we had given extra time, but this had eaten into that a lot.

Thankfully the M25 for the most part was reasonable, and we end up being about 20 minutes later arriving at Heathrow then we had planned.

We were flying with Emirates and they are now trying to do the check-in, electronically, of course it didn’t fully work, so we ended up checking in as normal.

At least this time we had no issues with Claire’s passport and could be checked in, not like the incident on Boxing Day a few years ago – see earlier blog posting.

Once checked in and through security we were able to relax and get something to eat before our departure to Dubai at 22:15.

We had booked premium economy seats for this part of the flight on an A380 aircraft and were able to board quite early on and the seats definitely had good leg room, which is great for me and we had window seats to.