The Indian Ocean is full of picture-postcard scenery and with its perfect white beaches, crystal clear water and lush tropical vegetation it provides the perfect getaway.

Indian Ocean Holidays
Travelmood now offers four new fabulous island destinations of Sri Lanka, The Seychelles, Mauritius and The Maldives.

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka... an island with mysterious beauty in every corner, rich in History and filled with exotic charm... is an unforgettable escape. Let us take you there, where you can leave your footprints in white velvet sands, rock gently in sparkling turquoise waves, and walk through the grand ruins of ancient kingdoms, feed orphaned baby elephants, sip the world's finest tea, discover an exotic variety of wild life and explore precious gem mines.
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The 115 granite and coral islands of The Seychelles epitomise the image of a true tropical paradise that most travellers aspire to, with lush islands fringed by pristine, white sandy beaches where palms sway and the sea's azure hue takes your breath away. We feature the islands of Mahé and Praslin. Mahé (pronounced Mar-hey) is the main entry point for visitors and offers great beaches, such as Beau Vallon. Smaller Praslin (pronounced Prar-lin), just a 15-minute flight away offers a quieter retreat as well as great beaches - Anse Lazio has featured in films and adverts - and is characterised by a more relaxed island feel.

A couple of hours south is Mauritius, a volcanic and mountainous island, again with superb beaches. Mauritius seems to have got everything right for a perfect holiday, with high standards of accommodation and service coupled with a friendly attitude second to none. Travelmood feature hotels located on the east and north coasts. The east is the quieter of the two, while the tourist region of Grand Baie in the north is the focus for shopping, restaurants and bars. Popular here is the all-inclusive option with one price covering accommodation, meals, most drinks and water sports.

Located southwest of Sri Lanka and India, The Maldives comprises 1,190 islands strung out over the 26 coral atolls that give the Maldives its unique appearance. Stretching for about 500 miles from north to south you'll find some of the most stunning beaches you're ever likely to see. Many of the islands are exclusive to resort hotels and are a haven for water-sports such as diving, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing, and island hopping. But when you're staying in paradise, who needs to go anywhere?

by Steve Johnson, Head of Travelmood Land Product