Nothing beats escape from reality, quite like an island holiday. A number of island destinations are open to leisure travel; they offer everything from palm-lined beaches to volcanic features and incredible marine life.
‘…palm-lined beaches to volcanic features…’
Have a look at these famous Indian Ocean destinations for an incredible island escape.
Madagascar
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, it is a unique destination in terms of culture, scenery, and wildlife. Travellers who visit Madagascar return feeling richly rewarded. On top of breath-taking views of nature, white sand beaches, stunning rainforests and delicious local food, you’ll certainly fall in love with the lemurs, an endangered species. These mammals can be seen at national parks or at some luxury hotels that offer the chance to see them in the wild where they are no longer afraid of humans.
‘…you’ll certainly fall in love with the lemurs…’
Maldives
The Maldives, for good reason, is top of many a travellers’ bucket list. It’s a destination famous for its beaches, stilted lodges, and water sports. Tourists enjoy the lavish cocktails served over lapping waters. If you’re looking for an adventurous vacation, then the Maldives is the perfect place for you. You can try snorkelling, fun tubing, parasailing, water skiing, and kitesurfing. The tasty local food is best enjoyed on a picturesque beach.
‘…snorkelling, fun tubing, parasailing, water skiing, and kitesurfing…’
Mauritius
Mauritius is a popular island destination, known for its idyllic beaches, reefs, and resorts, the island caters for all requirements; from peaceful honeymoon escapes to family-friendly facilities. Mauritius is rightly famed for its sapphire waters, powder-white beaches and luxury resorts, but there’s so much more attraction. There’s hiking, diving and snorkelling. There’s boat trips to perfect islets and excursions to botanical gardens and plantation houses. Mauritius is a fabulous culinary destination with great wildlife.
‘…boat trips to perfect islets and excursions to botanical gardens…’
Mozambique
Mozambique has some of the world’s most idyllic tropical archipelagos; each with its own unique variations of idyllic Tropical Island escapes. The untamed islands and beaches in a wonderful climate are exceptional marine adventures. Mozambique has breath-taking sights; tourists make the most of the attractive islands’ coral gardens, whales, sharks, dolphins, turtles, and 2000 species of fish.
‘…coral gardens, whales, sharks, dolphins, turtles…’
Reunion Island
Reunion Island is popular among nature lovers and adventure seekers who enjoy exploring its rugged volcanic lands and unspoiled scenery. Travellers love venturing the unique natural attractions that the island has to offer. With its tropical forests, volcanic massifs and sugarcane plantations, Reunion Island is truly colourful; it boasts an ethnically diverse population and a wide range of fauna and flora. The coconut trees, vanilla plants, and mango trees are famous tourist attractions
‘…rugged volcanic lands and unspoiled scenery…’
Seychelles
Seychelles includes 115 islands and is home to coral reefs that are jam-packed with marine life. Dense forests meet unspoiled white-sand beaches, and nature reserves are home to unique bird and animal life. It’s a family destination with a reputation for luxury resorts that leave travellers voicing their recommendations. So, if you’re tired of the hustle-bustle of the city then you need to be in the Seychelles; to top the beauty of the crowd-free beaches, azure waters, and grassy peaks, there are countless places to visit that ensure a marvellous holiday in a dreamy destination.
‘…beauty of the crowd-free beaches, azure waters, and grassy peaks…’
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a popular idyllic holiday escape that offers crystal clear waters, spectacular marine life, and pristine beaches; it’s a destination with fascinating culture and architecture in the capital city Stone Town. Zanzibar is famous for scuba diving, and stunning sunrises and sunsets. The beaches at Zanzibar bring a sense of tranquillity and calmness that add to the serenity of the Islands; they make a perfect gateway. From cruising in the clear waves, to relaxing on the beach in gleaming sun and the pale shades, Zanzibar is adventurous!
‘…tranquillity and calmness…’
