Reunion Island is a French colony in the Indian Ocean. It lies roughly between Madagascar and Mauritius, off the east coast of Africa. It has a population of approximately 800,000.
Reunion Island has one of the world’s most active volcanoes. It’s also home to the highest mountain in the Indian Ocean, lush subtropical rainforests and pristine beaches. Reunion Island is the perfect holiday and travel destination.
The centre of Reunion is dominated by three cirques, or natural amphitheatres, which were previously the craters of volcanoes but long since dormant. These jagged outcrops and waterfalls found amongst them, make for some spectacular scenery.
The Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island were declared an UNESCO World Heritage site during 2010.
One great reason to visit this travel destination is for no ‘one’ reason! There are far too many contrasts and something for everyone – here on Reunion Island.
Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, Iceland’s sleeping volcano, burst into life for the first time in 190 years on the 20 March and again, on the 14 April. This post is not about Eyjafjallajokull Volcano being a dream, travel destination but more about how it has affected all of Europe and those with travel plans.
The huge ash plumes being generated from this natural occurrence have air travel to and from Europe on hold, and no end is in sight! This is resulting in travel chaos for both air travellers having to resort to land travel and competing with the already busy land services of rail, bus and ferry. It has been reported that many are even resorting to extensive trips via taxi’s just to reach their desired destination. The financial implication to the grounded air services will not be know for some time but of course, it will filter down the system and many other businesses will also be greatly affected.
There is now speculation from scientists, saying history has shown when Eyjafjallajokull erupts, the much bigger, nearby Katla volcano often follows within days or months. More can be READ HERE
Flights – 24,000 cancelled Cost – $1 billion plus Major airports closed – 40 Travellers affected – 5 million Extent of ash plume – 5,000 km Height of plume – 7 km History – The volcano last erupted from Dec 1821 to Jan 1823.
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Reunion Island is a French colony in the Indian Ocean. It lies roughly between Madagascar and Mauritius, off the east coast of Africa. It has a population of approximately 800,000.
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