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Saint-Gilles-les Bains

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Saint-Denis

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La Chaloupe Saint-Leu

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La Saline

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Cilaos

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Pro

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 volcanic, semi-tropical, rain forest, and coastal areas 


Con

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 Really expensive compared to the other islands in the region. 


In a nutshell

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 outta the way island, French prices 

 

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Car Hire

Car Hire, Reunion

 Mike2011 Says:  We hired a car on the internet from Air Location (near the airport at St Marie) and found on arrival that it was a 12-year old banger in a very poor state. It... 

 Transportation in Reunion

CAR

CAR, Reunion

 el.mOe Says:  Go and rent a car on reunion island. thats , besides by hiking the only good way to discover the island.There are 1000s of car rentals on the island. so you... 

 Transportation in Reunion

Internet cafe: chic pas cher

Internet cafe: chic pas cher, Reunion

 jacsilversurfer Says:  The internet cafe in Rue Juliette Dodu, is very friendly and the the meals are great. I was watching my spending so it was a great place to drop in for lunch in... 

 Restaurants in Reunion

L'Hacienda: Another restaurant near the beach

L'Hacienda: Another restaurant near the beach, Reunion

 mikelisaanna Says:  L'Hacienda is a casual outdoor restaurant next to Hermitage beach in on the western coast of Reunion. Its menu features a variety of seafood dishes and local... 

 Restaurants in Reunion

Packing for Reunion

Packing for Reunion, Reunion

 mikelisaanna Says:  Rental cars on Reunion are not large, so avoid bringing tons of luggage. We had one suitcase and a small carry-on per person. If you plan to go to the beach,... 

 What to Pack in Reunion

La Bobine: Outdoor Dining Next to the beach

La Bobine: Outdoor Dining Next to the beach, Reunion

 mikelisaanna Says:  La Bobine is an outdoor restaurant on the beach at Hermitage-les-Bains. It has a beautiful setting among the palm trees overlooking the beach. You can literally... 

 Restaurants in Reunion

Il Padrino: Good pizza and Italian food

Il Padrino: Good pizza and Italian food, Reunion

 mikelisaanna Says:  Il Padrino is a casual Italian restaurant that was down the road from our hotel. After passing by it a few times, we decided to try it out and were glad that we... 

 Restaurants in Reunion

Novotel Saint-Gilles: A moderately-priced hotel near the beach

Novotel Saint-Gilles: A moderately-priced hotel near the beach, Reunion

 mikelisaanna Says:  The Novotel is located across the street from the beach betwen Saint-Gilles-les-Bains and Hermitage-les-Bains on the Western Coast of Reunion. The hotel's... 

 Hotels in Reunion

Renting a car is the best option

Renting a car is the best option, Reunion

 mikelisaanna Says:  If you are going to spend more than a day or two on Reunion, then renting a car is a must. The island's interior has spectacular scenery, and it has an... 

 Transportation in Reunion

Le Glacier: Our favorite ice cream in Reunion

Le Glacier: Our favorite ice cream in Reunion, Reunion

 mikelisaanna Says:  Le Glacier is a small ice cream shop in St.-Gilles-Les-Bains that we visited a few times during our stay on Reunion. They had a great range of at least 30... 

 Restaurants in Reunion

Clouds get in the way-get up early for good views

Clouds get in the way-get up early for good views, Reunion

 mikelisaanna Says:  Reunion has some of the world's most spectacular viewpoints and scenery. However, they often get obscured by clouds, which often roll in over the course of the... 

 Warnings and Dangers in Reunion

Plaine des Sables

Plaine des Sables, Reunion

 mikelisaanna Says:  The Plaine des Sables is a plain of ash and lava rock that lies just north of Reunion's volcano. You drive across it as you approach the volcano, and it feels... 

 Things to Do in Reunion

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