Thinking back to the uniqueness of this Indian Ocean destination, I am reminded of very many reasons to visit Reunion Island. Some Background Reunion Island
Located in the Mascarene Archipelago, Reunion Island, a French overseas department, offers travellers the exoticism of a tropical island in the Indian Ocean. At
My visit to Reunion Island remains a highlight of my travels. The creole music, sultry atmosphere, myriad of attractions and activities are on offer. Black
A scenically captivating island that juts magically out of the ocean, Reunion Island enjoys an astonishing diversity of landscapes. Dramatic mountains, emerald forests, tumbling waterfalls, scenic coastal cities and a scattering of white and black-sand
A destination that left me yearning for more. Found off the east coast of Africa, with Mauritius and Madagascar its closest neighbours, Reunion Island is a Department of France, with the laid back Réunionese people
The approach to Saint Denis Airport offers a view of the island as it pushes up from the endless ocean blues. It looks small, yet determined. The landing strip runs along the coastline and the
Thinking back to the uniqueness of this Indian Ocean destination, I am reminded of very many reasons to visit Reunion Island. Some Background Reunion Island is found off the coast of Africa, with Madagascar its closest neighbour.
One of the three hotels that I stayed at during a recent visit to Reunion Island was the beautiful LUX* Saint Gilles, the only five-star hotel on Reunion Island and about an hour’s drive from
White Orchids on Reunion Island. #GoToReunion Reunion Island. – ’Located in the Mascarene Archipelago, Reunion Island, a French overseas department, offers travellers the exoticism of a tropical island in the Indian Ocean. At the crossroads of
Located in the Mascarene Archipelago, Reunion Island, a French overseas department, offers travellers the exoticism of a tropical island in the Indian Ocean. At the crossroads of European, African and Asian cultures, Reunion is
My visit to Reunion Island remains a highlight of my travels. The creole music, sultry atmosphere, myriad of attractions and activities are on offer. Black beaches, white beaches, blue lagoons, aerial views. Hilltop villages, an
Reunion Island. – Everybody loves a good market, especially one that is bursting with fresh fruit and veg, local specialty cuisine, crafted goods, woven baskets, photography, jewellery and hand produced clothing. I spent a Saturday
Long past are the days when a cup of coffee came out of a tin and took two minutes to make. The craft has truly come full circle and artisans are being offered appreciation for
My weekend on Reunion Island attending the Festival Liberté Métisse, or festival of Mixed Freedom. Taking to the beach with the vibrant Creole people for this major cultural and unifying event which celebrates the abolition
Mozambique vs. Mauritius. Where best for a beach holiday?
Looking back at my travel experiences of the past few years, there are certainly some adventurous moments that stand out as highlights and that I would like to recommend in my African Wish List for
I’ve always loved watches and remember clearly the first one I was given as an 10-year-old. I’d been nagging my parents for ages, wearing my Gran’s when she’d let me and asking incessantly. Then on
My wonderful MSC Sinfonia Cruise from Durban to Mozambique Island is now published in the Air Namibia in-flight magazine, Flamingo. The helicopter hovers overhead as the MSC Sinfonia pulls out of Durban’s port, the deck
2104. A Good Year. It’s never too late to reflect on a good year. One that I embarked on with determination, hope and the promise of travel. It gave me all of that in abundance.
