Luxury holidays in the Indian Ocean offer visitors a tropical paradise with palm fringed beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning natural beauty. The islands of the Indian Ocean are extremely accessible today and therefore are a preferred destination for many travelers. The third largest ocean in the world, the Indian Ocean is home to the states of Goa and Kerala, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, the Maldives and the Seychelles, all incredibly diverse islands and a melting pot of diverse cultures and hospitality.

A luxury holiday in the Indian Ocean conjures up an exotic destination, great for idyllic beaches, warm aqua waters and attracts those in search of complete rest and relaxation. Think picture postcard beaches, white sands, tropical palm trees, and some of the best turquoise waters for diving. If you are looking for barefoot elegance, stylish resorts, first class hotels and beaches on your holiday Mauritius or the Seychelles are the perfect choice.

1,200 miles off the coast of Africa and just inside the Tropic of Capricorn lies Mauritius. The island of Mauritius is surrounded by one of the largest coral reefs in the world and is also a well known top dive location. A popular choice for couples and honeymooners due to the endless stretches of beaches that are perfect for leisurely romantic walks and secluded sunbathing. As well as relaxing on beaches and being pampered in spas the island of Mauritius has a range of activities and water sports including scuba diving, water-skiing, golf, hiking, horse riding and deep-sea fishing to keep you busy on your holiday in Mauritius.

Accommodation here ranges from friendly guesthouses to world class luxury hotels with high class service and contemporary facilities. The islands in the Indian Ocean offer a once in a lifetime holiday experience and don’t have to break the bank. There are good value deals on tailor made holidays to the Indian Ocean particularly between November to May. You can expect the standard of accommodation and service to be very high and there is entertainment on hand at most of the hotels to keep you amused in the evenings.

Like Mauritius the Seychelles is also the epitome of luxury. Top class hotels and world class service are the normality here. There are perhaps less activities on offer on the island in comparison to Mauritius, however if peaceful tranquility or island hopping is your preferred type of holiday then Seychelles has it all. Exclusive islands and private getaways provide the perfect sanctuary for you to escape the stresses and strains of every day life. For those that want to a bit of gentle exercise there is much fun to be had exploring the neighbouring islands and scuba diving and snorkelling in the clear waters. Sainte Anne resort, Denis Island, Praslin, North Island, Bird Island, Desroche and Mahe are just some of the islands in the Seychelles.

Luxury holidays in the Indian Ocean offer you the picture postcard experience and when it comes to booking you will be spoilt for choice by the number of luxury hotels.

Submitted by: Ben Cartwright For further information about luxury holidays in the Indian Ocean please visit Beachcomber Tours at http://www.beachcombertours.co.uk or call 01483 445610.