U.S. Issues Mauritius Level 2 Travel Advisory

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' travel advisory for Mauritius due to crime. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, including pickpocketing, purse snatchings and petty thefts, occurring in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches and other tourist spots, as well as near ATMs. Other serious crimes include break-ins, violent crimes (serious assaults, murder, rape) and verbal harassment and other crimes towards women travelling alone.