Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
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Reunion : When and where to go ?
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Reunion : Maps and Facts
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The climate is tropical with two main seasons. Between October and March, the summer is very rainy and subject to hurricanes, with average temperatures of 28°C. Winter lasts from April to September; it is cooler and drier with temperatures of around 20°C. |
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What to do in Reunion
Nature is everywhere and the added cultural mosaic make Réunion a paradise.
Saint-Denis will seduce you with its highly ornate facades on old Creole houses, the Barachois esplanade is ideal for walking along the coast, the beautiful State garden boasts multiple tree species, the Grand market and Noor Al-Islam mosque. The famous Fournaise Peak is a must-see place: This volcano is still active, to access it you need to cross the sand plain, then you can explore the Dolomieu crater, and finally the last hollow, the Kapoor crater. To learn more about the volcanic activity of Réunion, the Volcano House Museum is a definite place to visit in the Plain of Kaffirs. For swimming fans, the west coast has beautiful beaches, especially Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, where surfers can enjoy the Black Rocks. For a panoramic view, climb the Maido peak which dominates the village of the Petite France by more than a thousand meters. Do not miss the chance to discover the three calderas ; Cirque de Mafate, Cirque de Cilaos and Cirque de Salazie, their reliefs are impressive with rugged peaks and valleys where you can enjoy unforgettable hikes in a sublime wilderness area. |
Reunion : The basics
Réunion is very well served by several airlines.
French citizens obviously do not need a visa, and other EU citizens can live there without a visa for up to three months. The currency in circulation is the Euro as with the entire French territory. The budget is very similar to that required in France. For hotel accommodation, "one star" or bed and breakfast costs around €50 and a hearty and tasty meal €25. You will pay much less at street stalls or for a takeaway meal. Feel free to taste the many culinary specialties: Almost one per city! Regarding health, there are no particular risks: It is advisable to keep all your classic vaccinations up to date and add those for hepatitis A and B. Protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes, and surfers should watch out for sharks. To travel inland, buses serve the coast road and taxis serve the villages. You can also rent a car if you do not mind the narrow roads. Possible Souvenirs: Bamboo or Common Screw Pine basketry, furniture, embroidery, flowers. |
Towns in Reunion
Largest city in the French department of Reunion, Saint-Denis has just under 140,000 inhabitants. Located north of the island is served by an international airport.
It vibrates to the rhythm mixed with a Creole tradition alive and modernity claimed. You will discover with pleasure the pedestrian area, the street of Paris, the Art Rental, the Creole cottages scattered throughout the city, the covered market with its wrought-iron architecture, the Barachois and guns on the coast, the cathedral, the Garden state with its Museum of Natural History and the Museum Leon Dierx.
In addition, very beautiful excursions await you: the isle bark, the cascade Cauldron, Roche Written, the village of Great Boat, in particular. You will find varied accommodation, hotels, gites or bed and breakfast, but better to do it in advance in high season.
As for eating, many tables and breakfasts offer a range of typical Reunion, fragrant and spicy, very mixed, which will tempt you for sure.
For your travel, buses and taxis make your life easier, but you can also rent a car or a motorcycle.
