Indian Ocean Holidays in 2013

You'll Love Indian Ocean if:

• Couples looking for a romantic holiday in the sunshine.
• Families who want to unwind on a beach holiday.
• Groups who are looking for sunshine and nightlife.

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world and it is home to some of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations. To the east lies Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia, to the north is Indian and the Arabian Peninsula and the west of the ocean is bordered by Africa. In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies some of the world’s most breath-taking tropical islands such as the Maldives, the Seychelles and Mauritius.

When people think of tropical island paradises the images that come to mind are sandy beaches, lush greenery and clear blue waters and these are what you will find in the Indian Ocean. If you are looking for sunshine you will not be disappointed, the Indian Ocean is the world’s warmest ocean and the sun shines almost all year round, though there is a rainy season so check in advance to ensure you visit when the sun is shining.

Why the take a holiday to the Indian Ocean?

• The Indian Ocean is home to some truly beautiful holiday destinations.
• The range of destination is vast, from the Seychelles to Africa to Sri Lanka.
• The weather of the entire region is generally hot and sunny all year round
• There are plenty of destinations in the Indian Ocean with fantastic beaches.
• The waters of the region are ideal for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving.
• Indian Ocean Holidays are easily affordable.

Top Attractions

Beaches:

• The Indian Ocean is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
• Whether you are in Goa, Sri Lanka or Indonesia the beaches are ideal for swimming.
• The weather is good almost all year round making it great for sunbathing.
• There are plenty of beaches in the region that are popular with surfers and windsurfers.

Activities:

• One of the best ways to explore the beautiful islands and coastlines of the Indian Ocean is by boat and there are a large number of boat trips available such as those around the Maldives Island or along the coast of India.
• Many of the islands and countries in the Ocean have areas protected in nature reserves, these are a great place to explore and many are often home to some endangered wildlife.
• On most of the islands of the Indian Ocean there are plenty of opportunities for visitors to try out some water sports like water-skiing or paragliding.

Scuba Diving:

• Whether you are an experienced diver or a complete novice the Indian Ocean is one of the world’s best regions for scuba diving.
• Almost everywhere you travel in the Indian Ocean region there will be a dive school or dive centre nearby to either learn diving or hire equipment.
• The marine life of the Indian Ocean is some of the most fascinating and diverse.
• There are hundreds of rare and endangered species living in the waters of the Indian Ocean.