A good way to find undeveloped, rugged tropical islands is in Africa. Most are free of lots of package tours, most have great jungles, the water is crystal clear, the fish abundant, and their beaches are made of beautiful white sand. If there were any islands in the world that are picture perfect, the following islands would the places you should see.
The island of Zanzibar is part of Tanzania. Zanzibar was once a separate state with a long trading history within the Arab world. The capital of the island is Zanzibar City. The old section of Stone Town is a World Heritage Site. The beaches on the island are untouched, and the area around the island has an amazing amount of fish, as evident by the piles at the fish markets. It is still sometimes called the Spice Island because of the significance of its production of cloves.
Madagascar is a large island nation in the Indian Ocean of the coast of Africa. The country is one of the biggest islands on earth and is home to 5% of all the Earths plant and animal species, of which more than 80% are endemic to Madagascar. The eastern end of the island is home to many tropical rainforests, while the western and southern sides, which are in the shadow of the highlands, are home to tropical dry forests, thorn forests, and deserts. For travelers desiring tough jungle trekking, reinvigorating streams, and beautiful waterfalls, a vacation to Madagascar should be on your travel list.
Mauritius is an island nation off the coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 900 kilometers east of Madagascar. Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands, with the French island of Reunion to the southwest and the island of Rodrigues to the northeast. This island is home to white sand and palm fringed beaches, warm water, and friendly locals. Its out of the way location makes it a great place to go to get away from the crowds. Interestingly, the island of Mauritius is renowned for having been the only known home of the dodo.
Reunion is off the tourist trail to many of the world's travelers. This diverse location in the middle of the Indian Ocean is simply one of the most intriguing spots in the world. Like Mauritius, this island also part of France. With an active volcano, 17 miles of perfect beaches in the west, and lots of mountains and forests in between, Reunion offers a little bit of everything to every type of island traveler.
Africa may be known to most people for its safaris, jungles, and animals but it also offers great tropical destinations for travelers who like beaches. With so many beautiful tropical places, think about vacation to these islands when you are plan a jaunt to a tropical island. - 15437
The island of Zanzibar is part of Tanzania. Zanzibar was once a separate state with a long trading history within the Arab world. The capital of the island is Zanzibar City. The old section of Stone Town is a World Heritage Site. The beaches on the island are untouched, and the area around the island has an amazing amount of fish, as evident by the piles at the fish markets. It is still sometimes called the Spice Island because of the significance of its production of cloves.
Madagascar is a large island nation in the Indian Ocean of the coast of Africa. The country is one of the biggest islands on earth and is home to 5% of all the Earths plant and animal species, of which more than 80% are endemic to Madagascar. The eastern end of the island is home to many tropical rainforests, while the western and southern sides, which are in the shadow of the highlands, are home to tropical dry forests, thorn forests, and deserts. For travelers desiring tough jungle trekking, reinvigorating streams, and beautiful waterfalls, a vacation to Madagascar should be on your travel list.
Mauritius is an island nation off the coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 900 kilometers east of Madagascar. Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands, with the French island of Reunion to the southwest and the island of Rodrigues to the northeast. This island is home to white sand and palm fringed beaches, warm water, and friendly locals. Its out of the way location makes it a great place to go to get away from the crowds. Interestingly, the island of Mauritius is renowned for having been the only known home of the dodo.
Reunion is off the tourist trail to many of the world's travelers. This diverse location in the middle of the Indian Ocean is simply one of the most intriguing spots in the world. Like Mauritius, this island also part of France. With an active volcano, 17 miles of perfect beaches in the west, and lots of mountains and forests in between, Reunion offers a little bit of everything to every type of island traveler.
Africa may be known to most people for its safaris, jungles, and animals but it also offers great tropical destinations for travelers who like beaches. With so many beautiful tropical places, think about vacation to these islands when you are plan a jaunt to a tropical island. - 15437
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