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Mark Twain wrote that heaven was copied from Mauritius — and the Indian Ocean island earns the comparison. Le Morne Brabant (UNESCO), the seven-coloured earths of Chamarel, Black River Gorges National Park with endemic pink pigeons and Mauritius kestrels, Blue Bay marine park, and the multicultural street food of Port Louis Central Market. The dodo's last home is now one of the world's most welcoming destinations.

Zanzibar is an Indian Ocean paradise with a rich cultural tapestry — Stone Town's labyrinthine alleys blend Arab, Persian, Indian, and African influences, while the east coast beaches offer powdery white sand and turquoise waters. The spice island lives up to its name with aromatic plantations, and the seafood is extraordinary.