Only a 40-minute flight apart, Mauritius and Reunion offer the perfect balance between a relaxed tropical beach break of Mauritius and a cultural adventure holiday amidst the dramatic mountain landscape of the La Reunion to make your honeymoon special.
Mauritius
When one thinks of their honeymoon, Mauritius comes out to be a picture perfect choice with its tropical beach atmosphere with its famed crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches swaying palm trees, and the unspoilt coral reefs. The destination is well geared to cater to every honeymooner’s style and budget right from B&B, hotels to high end luxury resorts with their private beaches. Away from the cocoon of your luxurious resorts the island has much to offer right from its growing wildlife tourism, diving and snorkeling in the pristine shallow waters, coral reef and a dynamic ocean drop off, other activities for water lovers from kitesurfing, boat excursions to the beautiful islands of the lagoon, and the full suite of paddling activities offered by hotels and beach operators visit to the celebrated Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens and the markets on both and north side of the island.
Reunion Island
Reunion island a unique and an offbeat honeymoon destination is known for its intensity and land of unknown experiences with its dramatic landscape, live volcanoes, spectacular topography and the most wonderful adventures. With 40% of its 2500 km2 territory classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Reunion Island is a melting pot of various cultures and wild nature. In a very short space of time, you will be able to travel from a volcanic desert to a dream like lagoon at the hermitage and then move on to the most incredible green tropical forest in the cirques located at the hear of the island. For honeymooners there are various picnic spots, secluded waterfalls for private day trips. The island might not offer you the high swanky hotels but a tasteful elegance and chick sea side resorts off the coast. The island is also a food lover’s paradise with its freshly baked croissants to the delicious creole dishes. As a couple you can enjoy various activities together like an exciting 4×4 tour of the island’s active volcano Piton de la Fournaise, hiking, canoeing, paragliding, or a breathtaking helicopter tour over the island’s National Park over the cliffs, tumbling waterfalls and lush forests.
