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Today, we introduce you to 'Les les Vanille', or Vanilla Islands seven incredible islands that offer such a variety of activities and
breath-taking spots. From the beautiful white sandy beaches to

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1. Comoros
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Known as the scent island, it is a natural reserve for many perfume

plants like the Ylang-Ylang, jasmine, combava and many more.
Comoros is among the biggest producers and exporters of vanilla and
clove in the world. Take the trip to Comoros and take in the essence and
beauty of the island literally, Comoros probably smells amazing thanks
to the plants.

2. Madagascar

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Madagascar is full of wonders left, right and centre. In the East, take in
the sweet smells of the spices, tropical fruits and beaches set in
luxurious vegetation. In the West, slide into the serene waters of the
Mozambique canal. The North is of the island is simply stunning with its
mountain ranges. The South is crossed with the tropic of Capricorn with
a vast area of semi desert and vegetation, whilst the centre of
Madagascar is full of history.

3. Maldives
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Take a dive into the warm seas of the Maldives. Thanks to the high
visibility throughout the year and clear waters, you are bound to see an
abundance of different types of fish as well as the marvellous formation
of over 3,000 coral reefs. It will simply take your breath away!

4. Mauritius
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Take a stroll to the magnificent beaches. There

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There is an abundance of water sports that you can try out, such as
tandem sky dive, solar sea walk, swimming excursions and many more
to pique your interest. It is no wonder that Mauritius is known as one of
the top destinations in the world for honeymoons!

5. Mayotte
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Visit Mayotte for an incredible cultural experience; with a blend of Arab,

Indian, European, Malagasy and Eastern African origins, Mayotte is the
cultural melting pot! Exploring the island will allow you to learn more
about its incredible history and cultural legacy.

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6. Reunion
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There is a fantastic mix of cultures on the island, including Asian,

African, Indian and Chinese. Saint-Paul is an interesting place to stop
off, with a great street market full of enticing and exotic food (on Fridays
and Saturdays). It is also an historical place as the islands original
capital, so look out for the traditional Creole houses (pictured).
The capital city Saint-Denis, located in the northern part of the island
must be on your list as well and has beautiful mountains surrounding it.
The Natural History Museum is definitely worth a visit along with the
Lon Dierx Art Gallery, especially if you love impressionist art.

7. Seychelles
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Head to Bird Island, the most northern island on Seychelles. The island
is inhabited by a million seabirds, known as sooty terns, that lay their
eggs to mark their territory. Here you can also find 'Esmeralda' - the
heaviest land turtle in the world weighing 260lb (120kg).

Inspired to see Le les Vanilles is all its glory? For more information
please visit the official Vanilla Islands profile page on WAYN and you
can also go to http://vanilla-islands.org

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