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293 on Komba

📍 Nosy Komba, Madagascar

Volcanic island setting Private beach for swimming and snorkelling Solar-powered eco operations Spa and massage Guided…

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From€ 250per night
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Anjajavy le Lodge

📍 North-west Coast, Madagascar

Relais & Chateaux member with Environmental trophy 750-hectare private nature reserve Coquerel sifaka lemurs and fish…

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From€ 600per night
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Ankazberavina Ecolodge

📍 Ankazoberavina, Madagascar

Snorkelling on pristine coral reefs Sea turtles nesting on the beach Lemurs chameleons and fish eagles…

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From€ 200per night
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Antoremba Lodge

📍 Nosy Be, Madagascar

Beachfront bungalows with ocean views Dolphin sightings and 150-metre private beach Snorkelling at Nosy Tanikely Lemurs…

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From€ 180per night
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Baraza Resort & Spa

📍 Bwejuu, East Coast, Zanzibar

All-suite Zanzibari-Arabic villas Richly decorated interiors Persian-influenced spa All-inclusive indulgence Quiet east-coast beach

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From€ 700per night
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Breezes Beach Club & Spa

📍 Bwejuu, East Coast, Zanzibar

Relaxed east-coast beach club Zanzibari-style rooms Good spa and dive centre Several restaurants and bars Easygoing…

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From€ 350per night
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Constance Belle Mare Plage

📍 East Coast, Belle Mare, Mauritius

Two-kilometre east-coast beach Two championship 18-hole golf courses Generous half-board dining Spa and water sports Comfortable…

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From€ 350per night
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Constance Ephelia

📍 Mahe, Seychelles

Two beaches and a marine park Huge spa and wellness offering Villas with private pools Extensive…

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From€ 450per night
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Constance Lemuria

📍 Praslin, Seychelles

Only 18-hole golf in Seychelles Access to Anse Georgette beach Villas and suites in lush gardens…

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From€ 600per night
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Constance Prince Maurice

📍 East Coast, Belle Mare, Mauritius

Serene east-coast lagoon setting Stilted villas over a natural lake Acclaimed fine dining Two championship golf…

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From€ 450per night
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Constance Tsarabanjina

📍 Tsarabanjina, Mitsio Archipelago, Madagascar

Constance Hotels service excellence 25 villas with private sea-view terraces All-inclusive with complimentary drinks PADI dive…

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From€ 700per night
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Diana Dea Lodge & Spa

📍 East & Highlands, Sainte-Anne, Réunion

Set in a 12-hectare private nature estate Wooden chalets among the highland forest Spa, pool and…

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From€ 150per night
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Essque Zalu Zanzibar

📍 Nungwi, North Coast, Zanzibar

Dramatic over-water jetty restaurant Spacious suites and villas Good spa and wellness Close to Mnemba atoll…

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From€ 400per night
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Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

📍 East Coast, Beau Champ, Mauritius

Villa residences with private plunge pools Ernie Els championship golf course Tropical gardens and private lagoon…

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From€ 700per night
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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

📍 Mahe, Seychelles

Hillside villas with plunge pools Private white-sand bay at Petite Anse Award-winning spa in the treetops…

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From€ 1 200per night
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Fregate Island Private

📍 Fregate Island, Seychelles

Sixteen private residences Thousands of giant tortoises Seven beaches to yourself Award-winning conservation Barefoot eco luxury

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From€ 3 500per night
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Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa

📍 Nungwi, North Coast, Zanzibar

Swimmable Nungwi beach Big pool and gardens Several restaurants and bars Full spa and fitness Family…

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From€ 300per night
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Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa

📍 Mahe, Seychelles

Clifftop timber villas Intimate honeymoon setting Excellent house-reef snorkelling Spa above the ocean Historic boutique character

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From€ 500per night
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Iloha Seaview Hotel

📍 West Coast, Saint-Leu, Réunion

Terraced gardens with sea views Bungalows and rooms for couples and families Two pools and a…

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From€ 120per night
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Kempinski Seychelles Resort

📍 Mahe, Seychelles

Long sheltered swimming beach Relaxed family atmosphere Spa and wellness Water sports and snorkelling Convenient south-west…

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From€ 400per night
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L’Heure Bleue

📍 Nosy Be, Madagascar

Waterfront with two swimming pools Award-winning eco-construction Renowned seafood restaurant Direct beach access on the bay…

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From€ 150per night
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Le Blue Margouillat Seaview Hotel

📍 West Coast, Saint-Leu, Réunion

Adults-oriented boutique of 14 rooms Celebrated seaview restaurant Saltwater pool and tropical gardens Above the Saint-Leu…

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From€ 160per night
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Le Domaine de L’Orangeraie Resort & Spa

📍 La Digue, Seychelles

Balinese-inspired hillside villas Beautiful hilltop spa Steps from La Digue beaches Lush tropical gardens Romantic island…

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From€ 350per night
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Le Zahir Lodge

📍 Nosy Iranja, Madagascar

Beachfront white sand and emerald water Eco-social community model Authentic Malagasy cultural decor Bar-restaurant with sea…

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From€ 160per night
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Lokobe Forest Lodge

📍 Lokobe Forest

A rustic forest and beach lodge suited to wildlife lovers and guests wanting an authentic Madagascar…

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From€ 1 350per night
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Long Beach

📍 East Coast, Belle Mare, Mauritius

Long east-coast beach Lively restaurant piazza One of the island biggest pools Contemporary design-led rooms Great…

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From€ 250per night
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LUX* Grand Gaube

📍 North Coast, Grand Gaube, Mauritius

Three beaches on a quiet peninsula Playful Kelly Hoppen design Adult and family zones Good dining…

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From€ 300per night
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LUX* Le Morne

📍 South Coast, Le Morne, Mauritius

Dramatic foot-of-Le-Morne setting World-class kitesurfing beach Relaxed chic LUX* style Good dining and beach bars Spa…

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From€ 300per night
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LUX* Saint Gilles

📍 West Coast, Saint-Gilles, Réunion

Direct beachfront on Boucan Canot Three restaurants and a beach bar LUX* Me spa and large…

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From€ 250per night
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Manga Soa Lodge

📍 Nosy Be, Madagascar

Star-named lodges and family villa Stargazing tours and live piano Hiking to Lokobe Nature Reserve Sustainable…

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From€ 180per night
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Maradiva Villas Resort and Spa

📍 West Coast, Flic en Flac, Mauritius

All-villa with private pools Award-winning Ayurvedic spa Spectacular west-coast sunsets Barefoot privacy and space Excellent diving…

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From€ 500per night
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Matemwe Lodge

📍 Matemwe, East Coast, Zanzibar

Opposite the Mnemba atoll Barefoot-luxury beach bandas Excellent diving and snorkelling Rooftop plunge pools Intimate relaxed…

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From€ 600per night
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Melia Zanzibar

📍 Kiwengwa, East Coast, Zanzibar

Private headland with three beaches Expansive tropical gardens Wide choice of dining Spa and water sports…

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From€ 350per night
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Miavana by Time + Tide

📍 Nosy Ankao, Madagascar

13 private beachfront villas Helicopter-only island access Snorkelling and diving on pristine reefs Lemur and wildlife…

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From$ 7 400per night
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North Island

📍 North Island, Seychelles

Just eleven hand-crafted villas Ultra-exclusive private island Pristine beaches and conservation Personal butler and buggy Utter…

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From€ 4 500per night
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One&Only Le Saint Géran

📍 East Coast, Belle Mare, Mauritius

All-suite peninsula resort Lagoon and open-sea frontage Celebrated fine dining Serene spa and kids club Glamorous…

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From€ 800per night
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Palm Beach Resort & Spa

📍 Nosy Be, Madagascar

Beachfront with Jacuzzi rooms Full-service spa with sauna and hammam Several restaurants including pizzeria Extensive activities…

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From€ 150per night
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Palm Hotel & Spa

📍 South Coast, Petite Île, Réunion

Dramatic clifftop setting above Grande Anse Award-winning Cinq Mondes spa Infinity pool and gourmet dining Helipad…

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From€ 200per night
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Paradis Beachcomber

📍 South Coast, Le Morne, Mauritius

Own 18-hole golf course Long Le Morne peninsula beach Wide range of land and water sports…

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From€ 280per night
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Park Hyatt Zanzibar

📍 Stone Town, Zanzibar

Restored seafront landmark Heart of historic Stone Town Contemporary Swahili luxury Seafront pool and spa Perfect…

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From€ 500per night
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Raffles Seychelles

📍 Praslin, Seychelles

All-villa with private pools Clifftop views over the bay Signature Raffles spa Refined personal service Excellent…

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From€ 700per night
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Ravintsara Wellness Hotel

📍 Nosy Be, Madagascar

Beachfront facing Sakatia Island Individually designed garden bungalows Full spa with hammam and wellness programs Water…

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From€ 160per night
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Royal Andilana

📍 Nosy Be

A polished beach hotel option suited to guests wanting comfort, easy logistics and a boutique island…

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From€ 2 650per night
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Royal Palm Beachcomber

📍 North Coast, Grand Baie, Mauritius

All-suite discreet luxury Leading Hotels of the World Impeccable personal service Refined award-winning dining Sheltered north-coast…

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From€ 650per night
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Sakamanga Hotel

📍 Antananarivo, Madagascar

Atypical architecture and traditional decor Malagasy handicrafts and fair-trade shop Malagasy and French cuisine Secure central…

From€ 90per night
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Sakatia Lodge

📍 Nosy Sakatia, Madagascar

20 uncrowded dive sites Snorkelling from the beach Guided island and plantation tours Marine trips to…

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From€ 1 715per night
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Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa

📍 Mahe, Seychelles

On popular Beau Vallon beach Large pool and gardens Several restaurants and bars Full spa and…

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From€ 350per night
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon

📍 Felicite Island, Seychelles

Private-island seclusion on Felicite Vast villas among granite boulders Renowned Six Senses spa Empty beaches and…

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From€ 1 500per night
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St. Regis Mauritius Resort

📍 South Coast, Le Morne, Mauritius

Dramatic Le Morne setting Signature St Regis butler service Colonial plantation style Broad white beach and…

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From€ 550per night
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Story Seychelles

📍 Mahe, Seychelles

On lively Beau Vallon beach Contemporary design Several restaurants and bars Close to dive centres Great…

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From€ 350per night
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Sugar Beach

📍 West Coast, Wolmar, Mauritius

Colonial plantation-style architecture Long west-coast beach Palm-lined lawns and manor houses Sister-resort dining Family-friendly with sunset…

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From€ 280per night
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The Manta Resort

📍 Pemba Island, Zanzibar

Famous floating Underwater Room World-class Pemba diving Remote eco seclusion Barefoot luxury villas Untouched island setting

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From€ 700per night
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The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius

📍 West Coast, Turtle Bay, Mauritius

Pavilions and private-pool villas Twenty acres of tropical gardens Turtle Bay marine park Understated refined luxury…

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From€ 600per night
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The Palms Zanzibar

📍 Bwejuu, East Coast, Zanzibar

Just six private villas Personal butler service Total seclusion and privacy Spa and fine dining Exclusive…

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From€ 900per night
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Trou aux Biches Beachcomber

📍 North Coast, Trou aux Biches, Mauritius

One of the finest north-west beaches All-suite low-rise design Tropical garden setting Calm swimming and snorkelling…

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From€ 300per night
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Tsara Komba by Time + Tide

📍 Nosy Komba, Madagascar

Eight ocean-facing lodges in tropical gardens Snorkelling at Nosy Tanikely Forest walks and lemur spotting Seasonal…

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FromR 7 600per night
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Tsilaosa Hotel

📍 The Cirques, Cilaos, Réunion

In the heart of Cilaos village Ringed by the peaks of the cirque Cosy rooms with…

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From€ 130per night
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Vanila Hotel & Spa

📍 Nosy Be, Madagascar

Beachfront on Nosy Be Private beach access to Sakatia Spa with four treatment rooms Two restaurants…

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From€ 160per night
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Villa Sakina

📍 Nosy Be, Madagascar

Terrace with ocean and island views Jacuzzi and waterfall wall Private beach 50 metres away Lush…

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From€ 200per night
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White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

📍 Paje, East Coast, Zanzibar

Thatched villas with private pools Wide Paje beach frontage Barefoot luxury feel Spa and beach dining…

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From€ 600per night
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Cirque de Mafate Trek

📍 Cirque de Mafate

Trek into Mafate, the caldera reachable only on foot or by helicopter, staying in…

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Island Hopping by Boat

📍 Nosy Be Archipelago

Hop between the islands of the Nosy Be archipelago by boat, from Nosy Komba…

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Lemur Trekking

📍 Nosy Komba and Lokobe

Meet Madagascar's famous lemurs up close, from the friendly black lemurs of Nosy Komba…

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Lokobe Forest Walk

📍 Lokobe, Nosy Be

Explore the protected Lokobe rainforest on Nosy Be with a local guide, on day…

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La Digue

📍 Seychelles / Indian Ocean

La Digue is the laid-back island of ox-carts, bicycles and towering granite…

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Lokobe

📍 Madagascar / Indian Ocean

Lokobe is a protected rainforest reserve on the south-eastern side of Nosy…

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Madagascar

📍 Madagascar / Indian Ocean

Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island and one of the most…

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Mahe

📍 Seychelles / Indian Ocean

Mahe is the mountainous main island of the Seychelles and the arrival…

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Mauritius

📍 Mauritius / Indian Ocean

Mauritius is a polished Indian Ocean island of turquoise lagoons, white beaches…

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