Reunion

If you are looking for an island holiday with a difference then Reunion holidays could be just what you need. This French island has around 800,000 people living on it and it is located to the east of Madagascar.

Holidays to Reunion Island provide you with excellent culture, delicious cuisine and a varied ethnic mix. It was once famous for its sugar cane production, but these days it is tourism and financial aid that has come from Paris which really make the island flourish.

Main Attractions of Reunion Island

The one thing that you should know about Reunion holidays is that they offer a mixture of African, Indian, French and Chinese influences. It is considered to be a mini-Hawaii and it features a diverse landscape that will leave you breathless. It is a beautiful island with plenty to offer tourists.

Reunion has one of the most active volcanos in the world. The Piton de Fournaise is majestic with its snow peak. It doesn’t matter how you choose to explore this island, you will be left in awe by its beauty.

No matter which part of the island you travel to for your Reunion holidays, you will find something to keep you entertained. In Saint Gilles Les Bains, the Bleu Marine Reunion is considered to be one of the most beautiful resorts. It is quite an elegant resort and the hotel there is known to be really nice and welcoming.

If you’re heading to Saint Leu on your holidays to Reunion then you definitely need to stop off at the Kelonia. This turtle sanctuary is amazing. You won’t want to forget your camera as you get up close to some of the most beautiful and graceful turtles.

For those who love to get their adrenaline pumping, what better way to enjoy your holidays to Reunion than with a paragliding experience? The rush you will experience as you float through the air over this magnificent island is incredible.

In Saint Pierre De La Reunion you can enjoy a helicopter tour over the island. There is no greater way to relax and enjoy the sights of Reunion holidays than with a helicopter tour.

The Domaine Du Café Grille is another attraction not to be missed. These beautiful gardens are the perfect place to relax and discover a little history of the island.

Dining Out in Reunion

As Reunion holidays have so many cultural mixes, you’ll discover a wide selection of cuisine. The one thing you’ll notice is that all of the different types of food from Indian to Chinese and African to Madagascar dishes have been enhanced with a French twist. So the food you taste on your holidays to Reunion Island will truly taste like no other place on earth.

Mealtimes tend to be family occasions on the island. If you like the comforts of back home then you’ll be pleased to know there is a McDonalds available. However it would definitely make sense for you to try out the local cuisine