Nine islands that we recommend to visit in your next cruise.
Are you looking for a carefree holiday in the Caribbean, an exciting African safari or an exotic adventure in East Asia? We offer to you interesting trip or every taste and island ports.
1. Reunion
A jewel of the Indian Ocean, Reunion is an island of unequalled richness, a multi-facetted world which surprises, captivates, inspires admiration in and seduces all those who accept its invitation. Discovering and taming the island is endless, despite its small size, as Réunion is never the same. This little piece of France warms up under the southern hemisphere’s sun. In just a few hours, you can safely go from the volcanic desert with its extraordinary, lunar landscapes, to the deep blue of the exceptionally well-preserved lagoon with its white and black sandy beaches. Exuberantly arid, tropically alpine and harmoniously cultural, Réunion is enigmatic and multi-coloured. Enjoy its breath-taking natural spaces, its towns, its villages lost between the narrow valleys, its lunar landscapes, its veil-like waterfalls tumbling from the heights, and even its active volcano…
2. The Seychelles
With stunning flora, dramatic peaks and crystal-clear waters, the Seychelles is a chain of 100-plus islands that's heaven to explore. Snorkelling, kayaking and island-hopping please the adventurous, while Creole food and dreamy beaches provide just the right amount of R&R. Escape on the perfect relaxing getaway with a Seychelles holiday.
3. Madagascar
Madagascar: the perfect destination for the adventurous traveller and those who want to get away from mass tourism.
Madagascar’s extraordinary natural diversity has earned the country the nickname “the eighth continent”. A veneration of ancestry and tradition pervades the national culture, a reverence that is reflected in the country’s architecture, art and social manners. Visit the top tourist attractions in Madagascar to discover for yourself the natural, cultural and historical diversity that is Madagascar.
4. Mauritius
Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, is one of the most popular destinations to visit in the country. It is a melting pot of glitz and glamour harmonising beautifully with traditions and customs from its 300-year-old past. Port Louis is fascinating in terms of its mix in culture, tradition and history.
It has plenty of restaurants, boutiques and shops lining the waterfront. They sell everything from local handicrafts to high-end fashion clothing. You can even try out your luck at a casino. Coupled with a stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean, the casino is one of the most visited places in the Le Caudan Waterfront Complex.
5. Maldives
Amongst the many beautiful destinations to visit in the world, Maldives retains its unrivalled luxurious aura that keeps on attracting those seeking solace and tranquility, and of course a lot of romance as well. Ever since Maldives was discovered, it has been an obvious choice to visit to have the best beach holiday ever! Maldives is a place that would make you feel quiescent, where you can simply gaze at its white-sand beaches, crystalline lagoons and azure water.
6. Hawaii
A tropical visit to Hawaii is an experience of a lifetime, and you’ll want to soak up every second of this pristine paradise’s beauty, culture and aloha. So don those comfy slippahs (there are no “flip-flops” in Hawaii, brah!), shimmy into that favorite bikini, and join us as we give you an island by island account of the best attractions in Hawaii that are just too tempting to pass up!
Walk along world renowned Waikiki and Waimanalo Beaches, snorkel amid a sea of colorful coral and fish at Hanauma Bay, view Diamond Head upon the south point of paradise. For those history buffs among us, Pearl Harbor is a revered site that is worthy of a stop.
7. French Polynesia
Volcanic islands, dense tropic forests, unforgettable underwater world and many secluded places away from noisy urban life that are perfect for relaxation – you will find all these and more in French Polynesia. The biggest island of the collectivity is known to everyone. It’s Tahiti or, as locals like to call it, “the island of love”. It is better to start exploration of French Polynesia from a visit to this beautiful island as it has sights and entertainment to fit even most discerning travellers.
The capital of the island, Papeete, is a wonderful place that has both beautiful nature and interesting landmarks. Among spacious parkways and flowerbeds, you will see such magnificent buildings as Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Papeete Cathedral, the Bishop Residence and numerous monuments, most of which are built to celebrate an important event or a famous person.
8. The Bahamas
Bahamas, an archipelago with views that can make you fascinated with its beauty. Many wonderful tourist attractions in Bahamas. Thousands of tourists attracted to the Bahamas because of the stunning views beaches, clear blue sea that stretches in front of him, and exotic tropical climate. The air is always warm temperatures throughout the year, making you feel at home for a long time playing on the beach. Of the total 700 islands in the Bahamas, only 40 are occupied by humans
9. Japan
Japan is a study in contrasts: tranquil retreats of profound beauty lay just outside cities where skyscrapers soar over stunning temples and shrines. Neon-bright architecture and pink cherry blossoms vie for attention amid the colorful Harajuku district and traditional kimonos.
Experience Japanese culture with an adventure in Tokyo that celebrates tea, the art of calligraphy, and the essence of the Japanese spirit. Get off the beaten path and discover Taketomi Island, the site of a beautifully preserved, traditional Ryukyu village just off the shore of Ishigaki. In Kochi, don a helmet and headlamp and explore the cavernous natural wonder known as the Ryugado Cave, a National Natural Monument. Stroll through a 17th-century garden and survey 700 years of history at a museum devoted to Satsuma’s Shimazu clan in Kagoshima.
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