This is the exotic honeymoon you have always dreamed of: visiting the pearls of the Indian Ocean is like vacationing in what could be the lost islands of Atlantis with pristine blue waters, exotic fruits, flora, fauna and underwater creatures on calm beaches. covered with white sand. If you’re looking for something exotic, far, far away from home, visit the two main treasures of the western Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa and Madagascar.
the seychelles
UNESCO declared the forests of the Coco de Mer, an erotic-looking fruit (indigenous to this group of islands only) as a world heritage site. The ripe fruit resembles the sensual and distinct shape of a woman’s buttocks. Romance seekers and honeymooners the world over enjoy the romantic effects of Coco D’amour, the sweet liqueur made from coconut milk and bottled in the shape of the native fruit.
The Creole Republic of Seychelles, supposedly first inhabited by pirates, is a virtual Garden of Eden made up of 155 islands off the eastern coast of Africa. With its collection of granite and coral islands, romantic and relaxing beaches, and tropical scenery, this island is an ideal destination for honeymoons and vacations. Apart from January and February, when the island experiences the rainy season, the Seychelles nations are an ideal place to visit at any time of the year with a minimum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 32.
Made up of inner and outer islands, the inner islands are home to a wide variety of accommodations, from self-catering bungalows and guest houses to spas and luxury resorts. Still, with all the tourism and population growth, the island is unaffected by rising consumerism. From the capital city of Victoria, honeymooners can rent a car and drive along the pristine coastlines of the inner islands or go island-hopping using the well-established ferry system. Or, lovebirds may prefer to enjoy sailing or snorkeling on coral reefs by day, and gliding on talcum powder beaches by night.
With African, Creole, European, and Asian origins, their influences can be seen in the food, language, culture, and architecture.
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Mauricio
Travel just a few hours south by plane on Air Seychelles or Air Mauritius to another beautiful and vibrant island off the coast of Madagascar. Mauritius is an exotic island with miles and miles of white sandy beaches, surrounded by coral reefs and covered in impressive mountains. Slightly cheaper than the Seychelles islands, Mauritius is a large main island with a few smaller landforms within its limits: Rodrigues, famous for its Kreol Festival (at the end of October), the Agalega Islands and Saint Brandon.
The history of the island is steeped in trade and plantation culture: the first people to arrive on the island were Arab traders. Later, Dutch and French colonialism helped shape the population with the introduction of sugar plantations and the importation of labor from India, Africa, and China. Today, the vibrant architecture and equally vibrant food are a reflection of these Hindu, Islamic, African and Asian influences. It’s not uncommon to walk into a restaurant and hear four or more languages spoken by the majority of people in the area or see food ranging from Creole to Chinese tastes. In the evenings, honeymooners can enjoy these spicy foods listening to the sounds of Sega music with drums, descendants of African slaves.
While the interesting architecture, food, and culture may be enough reasons to visit the island, the incredible scenery also draws attention. The spectacular views of Mont la Montagne du Rempart and its sister mountains, Mont les Trios Mammelles, the Tamarine waterfalls with their freshwater pool below, are just some of the incredible motivations to enjoy a good honeymoon on the island.
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