Phuket
Renowned for its breathtaking beaches with cerulean waters, Phuket is a prized tourist destination among all kinds of travellers – honeymooners, backpackers, solo trippers, and families. It is also much favoured for its numerous top spas, resorts, and party scenes. Historically, the island was one of the main trading routes between India and China. Tourism forms the chief income generator for the place. It is dominated by mountains, a prime tourist draw.
Mauritius
A beach lover’s paradise, Mauritius is cherished for its stunning beaches. A major tourist spot, including it being an essential honeymoon destination, it offers nature at its best in several forms. Other than beaches, it is also much sought after for its waterfalls, rainforests, hiking and wildlife trails. It also has some of the most mesmerising lagoons in the world, cordoned off by the world’s third largest coral reef. The island is enclosed by a broken ring of mountain ranges.
Madagascar
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, located off the eastern coast of Africa. It contains some of the most intriguing unique species of flora and fauna, which can be attributed to the prehistoric splitting of its landmass from the Indian peninsula 88 million years ago, which allowed the evolution of its life forms in relative isolation. A biodiversity hotspot, more than 90 per cent of its wildlife is unique to itself.
Maldives
Comprising 26 ring-shaped atolls, Maldives consists of more than 1000 coral islands, known for their aquamarine waters and rich corals reefs. The dreamy beaches with placid blue-green shallow waters over pristine white sands make it a hot favourite destination for honeymooners from across the world. It is the smallest Asian country by land area and population and it has a large submarine mountain range. It is the world’s lowest country, with an average ground-level elevation of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above mean sea level.
Andaman Islands
An archipelago in the Bay of Bengal region of the Indian Ocean on the eastern waters of India, Andaman Islands form the northern counterpart of the Nicobar Islands. Almost 300 isles form the Andamans. They are well-known for their turquoise waters, white sands, and palm lined beaches. The Andamans have some of the most beautiful coral reefs that are remaining in the world. The location is also popular for diving and snorkelling.
