The Indian Ocean is a large expanse of water of the east coast of Africa and is famed for its clear blue waters and sub-tropical islands that guarantee winter sunshine for UK tourists.

One of the most popular holiday destinations in the Indian Ocean is Mauritius and is probably best known for its luxury hotels with great golf courses and fantastic spa facilities as well as first class service. Mauritius attracts all kinds of visitors from families to honeymooners but they are all looking for one thing, a relaxing break on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

The Maldives offer equally luxurious hotels and resorts but also come with a more remote island experience. The Maldives comprise of over 1,000 islands, with 89 of them developed for tourism which have large water villas on stilts boasting hot tubs and outdoor spa areas. Diving is a mjor draw and the majority of the islands have reefs that enable you to wade out just a few metres through the turquoise waters and see an amazing array of tropical fish.