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The Indian Ocean Islands are some of the most amazing family, couple and honeymoon destinations in the world. You might ask the question, but why do people flock to these destinations in enormous numbers on an on-going basis – from all over the world, but especially from South-Africa?
The first point to consider is that all these islands have qualities and is beautiful in their own right, differing from the next, but offering its own exceptional qualities to its visitors.
The most popular islands include Mauritius, Zanzibar, the Seychelles and the Maldives islands.
Not only does each of these islands offer a magnificent island experience, they are all surrounded by coral reefs, which in turn ensure crystal clear, calm lagoons surrounding the land with idyllic sandy beaches. These coral reefs guarantee an excellent variety of ocean life in an underwater paradise and pose as strong magnets for divers and even snorkelers.
Each island’s beauty is exceptional in its own right. Not only can you combine a lovely beach holiday or honeymoon on an island, but also experience nature in its truest, cleanest manifestation. These destinations are also very safe to travel to and tourists are well looked after.
Most of these islands are quite accessible and flights range from daily flights to selected islands to twice weekly to others.
Honeymooners and couples are in for the time of their life. These tropical islands are some of the most romantic retreats in the world. Think about romantic dinners on the beach, or candlelight dinner in a quiet restaurant corner, lazing around on the perfect palm fringed beach or enjoying the calm clear waters.
Another point which makes these destinations so attractive is the vast array of sport and leisure activities or excursions which awaits visitors. The list is endless and the resorts typically include a variety of activities which are free of charge to its guests.
The above is only the tip of the iceberg, but to appreciate every aspect these stunning islands have to offer, you might just want to board that plane and make the experience yours. So next time you wonder upon a perfect getaway for your family, or be it a romantic treat for that special someone, or a celebration of love on your honeymoon, think Indian Ocean Islands…
For more information on these spectacular islands, visit Travel Expeditions.
MALDIVES:
ZANZIBAR:
MAURITIUS:
SEYCHELLES:
TROU AUX BICHES...
The most famous hotel in Mauritius!!
Trou Aux Biches will re-open in November 2010 after being completely re-built.
The 5* Superior Features the most contemporary trends in luxury resorts world wide.
Six crescents of suites with a pool per crescent.
Beachfront suites each with their own pool bordering the beach.
Luxurious villas with private swimming pools and BBQ area.
Six magnificent Restaurants with a range of food including Thai and Italian specialities.
Luxury Spa with 20 Cabins.
Incredible mini club for children and teen club for young adults.
Great calibre and choice of sports and leisure.
What we have all been waiting for…TROU AUX BICHES IS NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS!!
Visit Travel Expeditions for more information on amazing Trou Aux Biches!
Enjoy true style in Mauritius at the 5* Les Pavillons in Mauritius. Located in the South-West peninsula on one of the finest 800 meter stretches of beach in Mauritius and backed by the beautiful and dramatic Le Morne Mountain. Les Pavillons is nestled in the lush tropical gardens and invites guests to experience luxury combined in tropical elegance.
Not only is this hotel located on one of the most perfect and romantic locations in Mauritius, fully protected from the trade winds, the hotel also offers four beautiful swimming pools and an irresistible ocean front.
With 64 Superior Rooms, 15 Deluxe Rooms, 10 Junior Suites, 15 Ocean Junior Suites and 45 Prestige Junior Suites, this resort offers accommodation for guests every need. All rooms are chalet-style and sea facing.
The resort also comprises of 4 restaurants offering amazing dining experiences ranging from buffet "eat all you can" to a la carte to and fine dining . Two bars are available for refreshing drinks throughout the day until late.
There are a great variety of sports and leisure activities which are on offer FREE of charge by the hotel. These activities includes windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, sailing, dinghies, snorkelling, glass bottom boat trips, water skiing and aqua gym; gym, beach volleyball, table tennis, bocci ball, floodlit tennis courts, petanque.
Activities at an extra fee generally includes Scuba Diving, power boat tours, big game fishing and ski tube rides; bicycle hire, electronic games and pool tables.
This resort is ideal for the most romantic honeymoon, but also suitable for families and offeres a kids club and teen club for the youngsters.
See below some of the photos we took when we visited this stunning resort in Mauritius.
For more information on this stunning resort, visit Travel Expeditions.
Hot Air Ballooning – Group Packages:
Hot Air Ballooning is ideal for a group activity or incentive.
There is so much we can do to make your excursion exciting. We can arrange to have the launch site and the restaurant decorated with Company banners, flags and bunting or displays.
Flower arrangements maybe? There are also electricity at the restaurant in case you wish to operate any A.V. equipment. Live music can be arranged from a harpist or a string quartet to a real jumpin’ jazz band.
We can also print guests tickets with their Company logo especially incorporated in the design. The standard “Certificate for Bravery” is very well written and designed but there is scope there for personalising it to your company event.
We can also arrange to have a professional photographer or videographer available to take souvenir pictures of all the activity.
The launch site is convenient enough for the access of a large tour bus, and is big and safe enough to accommodate arrivals of VIPs by helicopter.
Some of these extra services are free, and others are available at a reasonable fee. Just let us know how we can help.
For more information visit Travel Expeditions or Fly Balloon.
The Maldives – the dream destination…the words “paradise”, “exotic tropical waters”, “crystal clear water” and “white sun-drenched beaches” will never be a cliché to describe this stunning destination – and as a bonus, each resort is located on its own private island.
We are about to visit the Maldives during beginning May 2010, just before the monsoon period arrives in June. We decided to try out a little island hopping experience, in order to experience more than just one of these stunning islands. We have chosen our two favourite islands in the Maldives – that is if you are looking at great value for money, but still have the experience of a lifetime, as obviously there are many exclusive luxury 5* resorts to choose from, but for now, we will focus on the great value-for-money options – the resorts that appeal to most visitors tastes, expectations and of course, their budget. Our choices was naturally 4* Sun Island and 4* Club Med Kani.
Below is a summary of each resort’s information. A detailed update will be published upon our return from the Maldives in a month’s time.
Sun Island is located within the South Ari Atoll, 107kilometers south of Hulhule International Airport and 30 minutes by seaplane.
The resort offers a wide variety of accommodation to cater for different tastes from and the room categories varies from Deluxe rooms to Water Bungalows build on stilts over the water. The resort also offers all the necessary facilities you would expect from a good 4*. Here you will find 5 restaurants, catering for different culinary tastes, from Italian to Thai, Seafood and International cuisines. The bars serve a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus a range of exotic cocktails. Sports enthusiasts are not left out as there is a vast selection of sports and leisure activities to choose from. Visitors can be sure to feel revitalised in the delightful spa. This resort can be booked on a half board basis (dinner and breakfast), full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner), or all inclusive meal basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus unlimited selected drinks).
Club Med Kani on the other hand is located within the North Male Atoll, 20km from Hulhule International Airport and 30 minutes by speedboat. This resort is a paradise with lots to offer at excellent value. Accommodation is luxurious from Club Rooms which are garden view to Deluxe Beachfront rooms to Lagoon Suite on stilts which are built over the water. The resort offers two restaurants and two bars. This is an All Inclusive meal basis resort, and therefore all meals and unlimited selected drinks are included into all guests’ stays. Also included into the “all inclusive” package, is a wide range of free land and waters sports activities. The resort also offers a rejuvenating Wellness Centre.
Sun Island Maldives:
5* Sueprior Trou Aux Biches – Open for bookings:
The new 5* Superior Trou Aux Biches Resort is open for bookings from 20 November 2010! The resort is located on one of the finest beaches on the west coast of Mauritius and will be an all-suite and villa accommodation resort.
Its 5* Superior status will ensure a stylish, luxurious stay in a elegant tropical setting.
Enjoy six restaurants with different themes and offering a variety of culinary experiences.
The resort will offer a large selection of complimentary land and water sports activities plus all necessary facilities will be available on the premises of the resort.
The new Trou aux Biches emerges as the leading five star resort in Mauritius, quite possibly the Indian Ocean.
Packages start from R23 373 per person.
Contact Travel Expeditions for your November / December Trou Aux Biches holiday.
The Seychelles has so much to offer. See some o f the most exciting activities to consider on your next visit to the Seychelles:
Explore exotic plant and animal life - about half of the Seychelles Islands are set aside for conservation & the protection of rare species of plants & birds. The ocean around the islands is a whale sanctuary.
Activities you can enjoy in the Seychelles include sailing, windsurfing and paragliding at Mahe's Beau Vallon Bay and Grand Anse and Mahe are both perfect for fishing.
Hire a mini-moke or jeep and explore this beautiful, untouched island at leisure.
Enjoy the variety of watersports, including scuba diving.
Go snorkelling to see the magical underwater habitat of these islands.
Explore some of the best deep sea diving sites in the world.
Search for buried treasure at Bel Ombre.
Go shopping in Victoria's craft market.
Take a helicopter flip & enjoy spectacular views of the island from above.
Take time out to enjoy some of the exciting and comprehensive sightseeing excursions on offer.
Every traveller to the Seychelles should try to ISLAND HOP. The islands are all so different that it's well worth including island hopping in your itinerary.
Go on a big game fishing adventure.
Mahe is a bird watcher's paradise - you can see many endangered species here.
Visit the Botanical Gardens to see the many species of orchid, especially the national flower, the Tropical-Bird-Orchid - its small white flowers with tapering petals resemble its namesake as well as giant tortoises.
Laze on magnificent golden beaches.
Explore the magnificent Vallee De Mai Nature Reserve in Praslin, known as the Garden of Eden, which is home to the magical coco de mer nut and the rare Black Parrot.
See the famous Coco de Mer Palm.
St Anne Marine National Park, excellent snorkeling.
Spend time at Cote d'Or beach, ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
Visit spectacular Anse Lazio, voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and great for snorkelling.
Take a number of exciting sightseeing excursions to nearby islands.
In 1968 the Council for Bird Preservation bought the island of Cousin & made it into a nature reserve, home to the brush warbler, which was almost extinct, plus 7 breeding species of seabird & hawksbill turtles. Even centipedes are protected.
Just off the coast of Praslin is the Curieuse Marine National Park, a land and sea park full of fish and coral in extraordinary colours.
Contact Travel Expeditions for information on holidays to the Seychelles.
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