Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands. This archipelago was formed in a series of undersea volcanic eruptions 8-10 million years ago, as the African plate drifted over the Réunion hotspot. They are no longer volcanically active, and the hotspot now rests under Réunion. The local climate is tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; there [...]

Although black sand beaches are generally less known than their white sand beach counterparts, if you are looking to change things up a bit from the typical tropical vacation, they can be a wonderful alternative.  Black sand beaches are volcanic in origin and are formed very differently from their white sand counterparts which are coral [...]

The Seychelles with their endless white sand beaches, clear warm blue seas and the charming locals. Apart from the idyllic beaches and charming hotels that conjure up a somewhat lazy way of enjoying the Seychelles Islands, the surrounding land and seas offer activities galore to tempt you away from your sunbed. Golf, sailing, windsurfing, the [...]