Is the Indian Ocean a part of Asia? A part of Africa? What exactly is are these lands within this massive body of water? Well, the island nations of the Indian Ocean might not all be in the same continent, but they are places you’ll never forget once you travel to them. A vacation to the nations of the Indian Ocean, from Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Seychelles to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, reveals a kind of relaxation you never knew you needed.
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Divine Resorts
The nations of the Indian Ocean are home to some of the most unique and beautiful beach resorts in the world. The Maldives epitomizes luxury with its collection of premium resorts with overwater bungalows off private, white-sand islands. The Seychelles and Mauritius offer quieter experiences with rustic charms and an unmatched sense of privacy. Sri Lanka and Madagascar are larger and more varied, but they too are blessed with beaches that’ll take your breath away.
Exotic Wildlife
The Indian Ocean is remarkably biodiverse. Ring-tailed lemurs swing through the forests of Madagascar. Giant tortoises slowly stalk the beaches of Mauritius and the Seychelles. Migrating whale sharks pass through the warm waters of the Maldives. And on Sri Lanka, leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and other endemic species live in the lush rainforests. Head on a trip to the Indian Ocean and discover a natural world bursting with variety.
Diverse Cultures
Home to some of the world’s most significant maritime trade routes, the Indian Ocean has facilitated cultural exchange for millennia. Today, the nations of the Indian Ocean demonstrate the beauty of cultural and ethnic diversity, with cuisines, languages, and traditions influenced by far-flung peoples from around the world. Head on a vacation to Madagascar, Sri Lanka, or Mauritius to witness how different cultures can combine to create something new and beautiful.
What do the experts say?
The Festes Majors are summer festivals held in the villages of Andorra. Each festival is unique to the village, with its own distinct style.
The Pyrenean Mountain scenery and tax-free shopping are two of my favourite things about travelling to Andorra.
I love learning about Nicaragua's culture and experiencing its Spanish influence in some cities. I was only there for five days, but I'll never forget how delicious the food was and how welcoming and extremely polite the people were.
The Day of the Dead in Guatemala is a great local tradition where people gather to fly giant, intricately decorated kites to honour the dead.
The colourful Spanish architecture, the beautiful scenery, particularly the stunning lakes, and the Mayan ruins are what I love most about Guatemala!
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