The Indian Ocean Islands, off the east coast
of Africa, are out of this world - an indisputable
paradise on earth with luxurious resorts beside thousands
of sun-kissed beaches leading to deliciously inviting
turquoise seas. Africans, Indians, Europeans, and
pirates have all settled here - even the now extinct
dodo made its home in this timeless, tropical paradise.
Mauritius is the most visited and easy to
access island, offering tropical landscapes far cheaper
than the Seychelles or Tahiti. The Republic of
the Seychelles is world famous for its beaches,
which feature in glossy magazines and travel brochures,
the Seychelles was once a refuge for buccaneering
pirates and their buried treasures. Réunion
is known as the 'island of adventure' because of its
great hike-able mountains and a smouldering volcano,
as well as splendid beaches to its credit.
Indian Ocean Islands
- background and travel essentials
