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Reunion Island: Where Fire Meets the Sea Author: Rumble Romagnoli Unlike Madagascar, where there is a profusion of indigenous wildlife, the island gem of La Reunion, its neighbour to the south-west, has very few; one of these is the spectacular Panther chameleon, a mini-kaleidescope-coloured monster which can grow to a length of 50 cms. Lying on the crossroads between Asia and Africa, fluorescent rivers of molten lava occasionally spew out of the earth's crust and plunge into the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean, searing everything in their path. This island -jewel, similar to Hawaii, insofar as both are located above hotspots in the earth's crust, is between Madagascar and Mauritius. And is 63 km x 45 km. There are three volcanoes here, one extinct, swathed in forests, where mountains, gorges, and spectacular waterfalls jostle shoulder-to-shoulder, vying for one's attention. La Reunion is the southernmost French overseas departément; it has the same administrative status as those on France's mainland. French is the official language and the currency is the euro. The first Europeans to land here were the Portuguese in 1635, but it was soon annexed by the French in 1638, apart from a brief occupation by the British between 1810 -1814. After that it became an important stopover on the East Indies trade route, until the Suez Canal was opened. The ethnic mix on the island is a melting-pot of French, African, Chinese, Malay and Indian immigrants, and those who are born on the island, called Creoles, are the largest group. There are numerous activities to pursue on Reunion, scuba-diving, surfing, deep-sea fishing, climbing, abseiling, para-gliding, riding, white-water rafting, mountain biking and walking. Rambling and hiking is one of the most popular pastimes on the island, through exhilarating scenery. A spectacular trek is to the live 2,633m Piton de la Fournaise volcano which erupted (safely) three times just last year. Guided tours around the island take the tourist to magical places, such as a village labelled "one of the most beautiful in France." This is Hell-Bourg, a jumble of candy-coloured houses surrounded by cascading banana trees and exotic blossoms. The capital, St Denis, perches jauntily on the tropical north coast, well-removed from the mist-clad forests. The visitor will not be surprised by the familiar trappings of a French country town, as Renaults and Citroens chug past Carrefour supermarkets or a Monsieur Bricolage, alongside superb French restaurants, and other eateries of fusion cuisine. Whilst sipping an icy kir on the café-line beach resort of Boucau Canot one could easily be forgiven for imagining for an instant that one was on the beach at St. Tropez, gazing over the Mediterranean. There are several daily non-stop 9-hour flights from Paris to La Reunion with easy connections from the UK. The Reunion has many options for vacation accommodation. There are villas and apartments to rent on Reunion Island. You will need to contact specialists on the island or book your Reunion villa or apartment online. You can rent apartments and villas in St Denni, and most of the other holiday towns in the Reunion. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/reunion-island-where-fire-meets-the-sea-651045.html About the Author: Reunion Rentals: apartments and villas to rent in St Dennis on Reunion Island.

Islands in Africa Author: Matthew Kepnes One of the best places in the world to find undeveloped, rugged tropical islands is in Africa. Most are undeveloped and aren’t very touristy, they are often very rugged, the water is crystal clear, the fish abundant, and their beaches are made of beautiful white sand. If there were any islands in the world that looked like post cards, the following islands would be it. Zanzibar is an island that is part of Tanzania. Zanzibar was once a separate state with a long trading history within the Arab world and still enjoys a high degree of autonomy within the union. The capital is Zanzibar City, and its old quarter, Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site. The beaches here are undeveloped and the area around the island has an amazing amount of fish, as evident by the piles at the fish markets. It is still sometimes referred to as the Spice Islands because of the significance of its production of cloves. Madagascar is a large island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. The country is the fourth-largest island in the world and has 5% of the world's plant and animal species, of which more than 80% are endemic to Madagascar. The eastern side of the island is home to many tropical rainforests, while the western and southern sides, which lie in the rain shadow of the central highlands, are home to tropical dry forests, thorn forests, and deserts. For those looking for tough jungle trekking, cool streams, and beautiful waterfalls, a holiday to Madagascar should be on your travel list. Mauritius is an island nation off the coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 900 kilometers east of Madagascar. Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands, with the French island of Réunion to the southwest and the island of Rodrigues to the northeast. This island is home to white sand and palm fringed beaches, warm water, and friendly locals. Its out of the way location makes it a great place to go to get away from the crowds. Interestingly, the island of Mauritius is renowned for having been the only known home of the dodo. An island of true contrasts, Reunion is very unknown to many of the world's travelers. This diverse location in the middle of the Indian Ocean is simply one of the most intriguing spots in the world. With an active volcano on its south coast, 17 miles of perfect beaches in the west, and lots of mountains and forests in between, Reunion offers a little bit of everything to its travelers. It’s far away location means that not many travelers are there. Like Mauritius, it is also part of France. Lastly, there are the islands of the Seychelles. Located off the east coast of Africa, these islands are pure paradise. If anywhere in the world would get someone give it all up and live in beach hut, the Seychelles would be it. The Seychelles have perfect beaches, perfect water, tons of islands to choose from, and all the seclusion you want. This group of 115 islands offers everything a beach lover could ask for. However, the downside to this paradise is that it is expensive to get to and caters to a rich clientele, making them also expensive to stay in. Africa may be known to most people for its safaris, jungles, animals, desert, and poverty but the continent also offers great tropical destinations. With so many beautiful tropical places to travel to, consider vacation to the islands in Africa the next time you are planning a jaunt to a tropical island. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/islands-in-africa-741302.html About the Author: For more information on tropical islands, check out this free resource on the best tropical islands in the world, where you will information about seychelles vacations and reunion vacations.

Reunion Travel Information An island of true contrasts, the French department of Reunion is unknown to many of the world's travelers. That's unfortunate! This unique island in the middle of the Indian Ocean is simply one of the most intriguing spots on earth. Not as well-known as nearby Mauritius or the not-so-far-away British Seychelles, little Reunion seems but a speck in the vast ocean, dwarfed by Madagascar, located 500 miles to the west. The French know the island well but only the very well-traveled have ever stepped foot on Reunion's varied and enticing terrain. With an active volcano on its south coast, 17 miles of warm, welcoming beaches in the west, and lots of mountains and forests in between, Reunion Island offers vacation opportunities ranging from relaxing to truly insane. If you're looking for a place to "chill out", you'll find it here. But if you're the kind of vacationer who prefers an adrenaline rush over a sunburn, the possibilities are endless. From hiking Reunion's unique "cirques" or canyoning the island's many waterfalls to scuba diving or surfing in the clear waters that surround this tiny 30-mile-wide island, adventure activities abound for vacationers hoping to do something a little daring while on their Reunion holiday. Source: ReunionIsland.net

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