The Vanilla Islands

The Vanilla Islands include Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Rodrigues, Reunion and the Comoros. This new concept is very promising as these Islands of the Indian Ocean are reinventing themselves by promoting their common historical past and their exotic vocations as Vanilla Island.
Even that vanilla is not endemic to these islands, the quality of their products is classified the world’s top reference.

Vanilla expresses an intense sense of luxury and a magic charm. It evokes a well-being.  It is also classified as among the most expensive spices.

Vanilla is a variety of orchid and grows abundantly along the eastern coast of Madagascar due to the humid and warm tropical climate in that area. It has been introduced in 1871 in Madagascar. Vanilla also carries idea of comfort and relaxation area both for local and tourists. The islanders of the Vanilla Islands are famed for their heart-touching and hospitality.

Mauritius is reputed for its pristine beaches, luxury shopping. Madagascar is a hidden nature treasure because of the uniqueness of its wildlife and plants. And the Seychelles are undeniably at the top beach destinations – not to mention the other islands which are increadibly beautiful.

The Vanilla Islands concept aims to make the visitors take advantage of the uniqueness of each island into an unforgettable experience and holidays.

Talking about Vanilla Islands also means a multi-destination package tours and an opportunity to have different types of holidays, meeting different warm-hearted people, tasting a huge variety of cuisine, enjoying several landscapes and nature within one trip.

We (Cactus Tours Madagascar) have started operating in the Comoros Island and in Mauritius since 2010. We have been welcoming groups from many countries especially from Asia to these destinations.

The Vanilla Islands include Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Rodrigues, Reunion and the Comoros. This new concept is very promising as these Islands of the Indian Ocean are reinventing themselves by promoting their common historical past and their exotic vocations as Vanilla Island. Even that vanilla is not endemic to these islands, the quality of their products…