Reunion Tourist Guide From Discount Hotels

Choose the little known island of Reunion located off the coast of Madagascar when you want to have an exciting vacation that will take you off the beaten track. Here you will find a mixture of French, African, Indian and Chinese influences in the culture and the buildings of the villages and towns. This is a land of active volcanoes and the highest mountain in the Indian Ocean. It is a scenic view of calm blue waters, but swimming is not recommended because of the large quantity of sharks that reside in the ocean depths.

The capital of the country, Saint- Denis, is a picturesque city surrounded by towering mountains. Here you can learn of the country's history in a visit to the National Museum and if you like works of art you will see the works of French impressionists at the Leon Dierx Art Gallery. This is an excellent place to see some of the religious diversity of the island in the numerous churches, mosques and temples. Even though there is a scent of flowers in the air in all parts of the country, you do have to inhale the scents of the Botannical Gardens while in this city.

In Saint Andre, you can see some of the Indian ceremonial rites, such as fire-walking and a ceremony that involves body piercing. In La Montagne, you can trek around the Plaines d'Affouches and in Brule, you can take a footpath to a summit from which you have a panoramic view of the northern section of the island. There are many cirques on this island - volcanic valleys of which the most spectacular is Salazie with its monumental waterfalls.

If you like walking, you will have a fantastic vacation in Reunion with the numerous opportunities available in all locations. Visit the street market in Saint Paul or take an excursion to one of the many still active volcanoes. There are many tours available to let you see the sights of the island that will leave you with many memories. There are moderately priced hotel accommodation in Reunion, as well as cheap and basic accommodation called gites. These are the favorites of trekkers on the island for overnight accommodation.