West Coast of Réunion Island: Saint-Gilles and the Lagoon
Réunion’s west coast made practical: Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, the Hermitage lagoon, snorkelling in the marine reserve and swimming safely — checked October 2026.
Reunion Island Food: Cari, Rougail and Creole Cooking
Cari, rougail, samosas: what to eat on Reunion Island and where locals eat — markets, tables d’hôtes, arranged rum. Prices checked in October 2026.
Flights to Réunion Island: Prices, Routes, When to Book
How to fly to Réunion Island: nonstop flights from Paris, the Mauritius route, real fares checked in October 2026 and the right time to book your ticket.
Where to Stay on Réunion Island: Areas, Prices, When to Book
Where to stay on Réunion Island? West coast, south or the cirques: the right base for your trip, real nightly prices and the booking calendar — October 2026.
Piton des Neiges: the Hike and the Summit Sunrise
Hiking Piton des Neiges (3,070 m) from Cilaos: the Le Bloc trail, a night at the Caverne Dufour hut, prices, booking, summit cold — the full guide.
Hiking Réunion Island: the GR R1 and GR R2 long-distance trails
GR R1 (Piton des Neiges loop, 60 km) and GR R2 (island crossing, about 140 km): stages, mountain huts, booking, best season — the guide to hiking Réunion Island.
The Wild South of Réunion Island: lava, cliffs, vanilla
The lava road, the 2007 flow, Cap Méchant, Notre-Dame-des-Laves and Bourbon vanilla: the complete guide to Réunion’s Wild South, from Saint-Joseph to Sainte-Rose.
Salazie: Réunion’s Greenest Cirque (and the Bride’s Veil Falls)
Voile de la Mariée waterfall, Hell-Bourg — one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages — Piton d’Anchaing and chayote fields: the full Salazie cirque guide.
Mauritius vs Réunion Island: the Honest Comparison
Beaches or volcano, lagoon or cirques, budget, seasons, flights: an honest face-off between Mauritius and Réunion Island — and how to combine both.
Renting a Car on Réunion Island: Tips and Pitfalls
Real 2026 prices, deposits and excess, mountain roads, speed cameras and state-capped fuel: how to rent and drive on Réunion without surprises.
Reunion Island Trip Cost: the Real Prices in 2026
Flights, car hire, capped fuel prices, guesthouses, food and activities: the real cost of a Reunion Island trip, all verified in September 2026.
Cilaos, Réunion Island: hot springs, lentils and canyoning
The 400-bend road, thermal baths, Îlet à Cordes lentils, world-class canyoning and Piton des Neiges: the complete local guide to Cilaos, Réunion.
Whale Watching in Réunion: June to October, Spots, Boat Tours
Humpback whales in Réunion from June to October: where to watch them from the shore, boat trips and operators, regulated swimming, the 2026 rules and…
Reunion Island Waterfalls: the 12 Most Beautiful
Trou de Fer, Langevin, Niagara, Bridal Veil: the 12 most beautiful waterfalls of Réunion Island — access, swimming, closed sites and safety tips.
Mafate Cirque: Hiking Into a World With No Roads
No road reaches Mafate: entry passes, Col des Bœufs parking, the îlets, mountain gîtes, 1-to-3-day itineraries and trail conditions — the complete guide.
Best Time to Visit Réunion Island: Seasons and Cyclones
Austral summer, austral winter, cyclone season from 15 November to 30 April, microclimates: the real calendar for picking your dates on Réunion Island.
Réunion Island beaches: where to swim safely
Hermitage lagoon, Boucan Canot, black-sand Étang-Salé, Grande Anse: where you can swim on Réunion Island and what the shark rules really say.
Piton de la Fournaise: Hike, Eruptions, the Complete Guide
The Pas de Bellecombe hike to the Dolomieu crater, the volcano road, 2026 access rules and eruptions: the complete local guide to Piton de la Fournaise.
Réunion Island 10-Day Itinerary: The Ideal Route
The west coast and lagoon, Cilaos, the volcano, the wild south, Salazie: a 10-day Réunion Island itinerary designed by locals — three base camps, no road twice.
Things to Do in Réunion Island: 25 Unmissable Spots
Volcano, cirques, waterfalls, lagoon and whales: 25 unmissable things to do in Réunion Island, by locals, with the access and swimming rules to know.