EXPLORE THE INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS
The Seychelles still scatter massive granite boulders into water the colour of turquoise silk.
Madagascar remains the strangest, most biodiverse island on earth.
Réunion rises straight into active volcanoes.
Mauritius has perfected understated elegance.
Everywhere the reefs are healthy, the whale sharks plentiful, and the beaches are empty.
This is where a mainland safari ends best: with salt on your skin, a cold drink in your hand, and the knowledge that the nearest road is a very long swim away.
Seychelles Gallery
Madagascar Gallery
Best Time To Visit:
April to November for calm seas and dry days.
December to March for warmer water and the chance of brief, dramatic rain.
Moments We Live For:
Diving with whale sharks off Mahé.
Walking with lemurs in Madagascar before most of the world has had coffee.
Waking on a private island to find the tide has turned your beach into a mirror.