P’tite fleur aimée (“Little beloved flower”, also known as P’tite fleur fanée, “Little faded flower”), is the best known song from the island of Réunion . It is considered the unofficial local anthem. Being technically part of France its national anthem is La Marseillaise. Flying from Paris to the island of Réunion you are undertaking …
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Les Maldvies ou les Seychelles?
Swift Guad is a French Hip-Hop artist, who like many artists sings about failed relationships. In this track translated into English as “I turn around”. He asks “Question existentielle : les Maldvies ou les Seychelles?” This is a question that is asked by many travellers considering a trip to the Indian Ocean. The chorus of …
It’s the Sunny Side of Life
It’s the Sunny Side of Life is probably not on many people’s playlists, but the Maldives continues to be one of the most popular long-haul holiday destinations for UK travellers thanks to its picturesque islands, white sand beaches and crystal-clear lagoons. The song was Official song of MATATO Maldives Travel Awards 2015. It is regularly …
Are these the quirkiest hotel rooms?
My favourite is the Keemala Bird’s Nest Villas on the beautiful island of Phuket, Thailand. You have to visit just for design of the villas, never mind the views, expansive bathroom with monsoon shower and a stand-alone bathtub with a view. “Uninterrupted ocean views create a unique castaway experience. The beautifully designed villas offer the …