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Indian Ocean Holidays: Getting there and getting around

Flights to the Indian Ocean don’t come cheap, however finding good deals is not impossible at travel.co.uk. Charter flights tend to be the more popular choice for those travelling to The Indian Ocean with many luxury tour operators specialising in Indian Ocean holidays. Kuoni have some fantastic offers to The Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius along with Virgin Holidays, who operate to virtually every destination in the region. Public transport around the Indian Ocean varies greatly depending on the destination, however, island groups such as the Maldives and the Seychelles may involve water taxi transfers between resorts.

Things to do on holidays in the India Ocean

With so many destinations on offer in this fantastic part of the world, finding holidays to the Indian Ocean that suit your needs is certainly feasible. If you wish to simply lie back on sun-kissed beaches whilst sipping exotic cocktails under the blazing heat, then why not head to the beautiful islands of The Maldives, Mauritius or The Seychelles. Here ‘simplicity’ is the best way word to describe these exquisite holiday destinations. Holidaymakers can visit here and not have to worry about a thing. For those who prefer to be out and about whilst on holiday, a trip to Sri Lanka is a must. You can take a trip off the beaten track and discover a fantastic array of animal life, such as the incredible elephant, wild leopards, excitable monkeys as well as sloths, wild boars, cobras and crocodiles.

Indian Ocean Holidays: Food and drink

Food and drink in the Indian Ocean can offer a great deal of variety. Expect spicy meat, fish and vegetables served with rice and bread variations in many restaurants as well in hotels. A popular choice for locals Sri Lanka is ‘Lassi,’ a yoghurt drink that is extremely refreshing and very delicious. In Mauritius and the Maldives however, the diversity of the population is reflected in the food served here. Holidaymakers will be offered all kinds of exciting flavours including ‘creole rougailles’, plus a huge range of fish dishes and lots more besides. Delicious Sri Lankan curries are another mouth-watering experience and there are plenty of European classics that specifically cater for visiting guests with a less adventurous palate.