Guide book in English for Reunion: new edition

Planning a trip to Reunion? Looking for the perfect travel companion? Be inspired by the fully-updated new edition of the Insight Guide to Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the volcano of Piton de la Fournaise, Réunion; Anse Lazio beach in the Seychelles and Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius, as well as hidden cultural gems like the Musée de Villèle, Réunion, and the Vieux Grand Port of Mauritius.

· Insight Guide Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring nature reserves and botanical gardens, to discovering some of the best beaches in the world 

· In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the cuisine of the Mascarenes, the underwater world of the Seychelles and the volcanic habitats of Réunion, all written by local experts

· Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings

· Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track

· Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books

· Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Why am I telling you all this? Because – as was the case for the previous edition – I'm the author of the Reunion part :-) 

The Insight Guide to Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles is published today in the UK, and on 1st July 2019 in the USA & Canada.

See also:

• New guide book in English for Reunion (previous edition) 

New guide book in English for Reunion

Planning a trip to Reunion? Looking for the perfect travel companion? Be inspired by the fully-updated 2nd edition of the Insight Guide to Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles: a full-colour and comprehensive guide in English for real visitors and armchair travellers alike. It has excellent maps, beautiful colour photos breaking up the text, as well as informative and easy-to-read articles and listings. This new edition is thoroughly up-to-date, with its trademark ‘Insight’ articles and features on local history, culture and touristy stuff. To write their books Insight Guides use local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Inside Insight Guide Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles:

· A fully-overhauled edition by three expert local authors (that's me for the Reunion section ☺).

· Inspirational: stunning, specially-commissioned photography brings these idyllic destinations and their people, sights and excursions to life. 

· Highlights of top attractions, including Piton de la Fournaise, one of the planet's most active volcanoes; and the Cirques, Reunion’s three huge caldera-like valleys.

· Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the destinations in depth.

· Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around with ease, pinpointing the key attractions featured in every chapter.

· Travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including an independent selection of the best places to eat and the best activities on offer, and useful advice on everything from climate to money.

· Rich heritage: explore the islands’ vibrant history and culture and understand their modern-day life, people and politics.

· Editor’s Choice: whether it be sporting activities, best beaches, culture and heritage, wildlife watching, or parks and gardens, there’s an at-a-glance guide to highlights of the most special places to visit.

· A free app and e-book. The Walking Eye app features an up-to-date A to Z of travel tips, information on events, activities, and destination highlights as well as hotel, restaurant and bar listings.

Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. They produce around 400 full-colour print guidebooks and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

The Insight Guide to Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles is published today in the USA & Canada, and was published on January 15th 2016 in the UK.

This article was originally published on the Go To Reunion blog.

Presentation of SW Indian Ocean

If you don't know much about the South West Indian Ocean, its islands (Reunion, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and the Comoros) and its inhabitants, here's a good place to start :

Here's an article about the lesser known island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius, and the smallest inhabited island of the Mascarene Archipelago.