France (Indian Ocean)
Réunion
An intense island: Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world's most active volcanoes, UNESCO-listed cirques and lagoons on the west coast.
When to go
May to November, during the southern winter: drier, ideal for hiking. December to March is the hot, humid season, with a risk of cyclones.
Hotel offers
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Where to stay
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
The west-coast beach resort: lagoon, beaches and nightlife.
L'Ermitage
The island's most beautiful lagoon, quieter than central Saint-Gilles.
Cirque de Cilaos
In the heart of the mountains, for hiking and recharging.
Saint-Pierre
The big town of the south: seafront, market and easy access to the volcano.