Just 120 miles to the west of (and similar in size to) Mauritius, exotic Reunion is a destination notable for the interest of itunique culture (it is a full ‘department’ of France) and especially for its spectacular mountain scenery - the island boasts a semi-active volcano, primeval forests, breathtaking valley gorges and waterfalls - and long, rugged coastline. We recommend visiting Reunion first - followed by time to relax by the beach in Mauritius.