Honeymoon on the Indian Ocean

The waters around Mauritius are home to some 67 destination dive sites, where shipwrecks, tropical fish, sharks, caves and coral reefs make the island an ideal destination for fans of snorkeling and scuba diving. Among the most renowned sites are the majestic ‘La Cathédrale’ caverns, near Flic en Flac on the west coast; the wreck of the Stella Maru, a Japanese cargo ship sunk in 1987 near Trou aux Biches to the north; and the wreck of the HMS Sirius, a 19th-century British ship that south of Mahébourg on the south-east coast.

With its lunar-like terrain, Piton de la Fournaise is one of the most fascinating aspects of Reunion Island. It remains one of the most active volcanoes in the world, erupting on average every eight months. Visitors can often glimpse the spectacle of molten lava, within strict safety distances. Outside of its active periods, the scenery is no less impressive, and it is relatively easy to hike to Dolomieu, the volcano's main crater.

The volcanic ‘cirques’, or basins, of Cilaos, Salazie and Mafate dominate the interior of Réunion Island. Locals say that this unspoiled natural landscape is where the island’s heart beats. Within Cirque de Cilaos, trails wind between small vineyards and dense forests, beneath jagged rock formations, accompanied by the sound of countless waterfalls. Yet the only way to reach it is via the Nationale 5–an 18-mile/30-kilometer road known as the ‘Road of 400 Bends.'

Classified as a global conservation priority by the World Wildlife Fund, the Anjajavy Peninsula is one of the planet's last remaining pristine wildernesses, and the ideal place to observe the island’s endemic reptiles and birds in their natural habitat. Marked trails starting from the lodge allow you to explore its wild coves, mysterious caves and tsingy rock formations. Treat yourself to an idyllic escape in Madagascar’s remarkably preserved natural beauty.