This is by far the best package for exploring the magical island of Reunion. You book the accommodation on an “open voucher” system. The only requirement for this package is that the first two nights accommodation must be pre-booked at one of the following hotels in Saint Gilles:

Le Nautile or Iloha (3-star) or Boucan Canot, Le Saint Alexis (4-star). The remaining five night hotel accommodation can be chosen from a carefully selected range of six  hotels in various parts of the island, on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

This itinerary gives you plenty of flexibility, and allows you to take in the island’s diverse attractions at your own pace. Reunion’s roads are in excellent condition, so getting around by means of a hired car is the most convenient way in which to reach places of interest. In a week, you can visit the magnificent Cirques (amphitheatres); the volcano Piton de la Fournaise; and relax on beaches fringed with coral reefs.

Please note:

• This package is not valid during high season 20DEC-07JAN because many Saint Gilles Les Bains properties insist on a minimum stay.
• Other hotels: If you want to spend time in the capital Saint Denis, stay over at Le Juliette Dodu or Hotel Bellepierre (at an extra cost).

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Itinerary: 7 nights

DAY 1: Fly from Johannesburg to Saint Denis, the island’s capital. Our agents will meet you on arrival at Roland Garros Airport and transfer you to the hotel in Saint Gilles Les Bains, 50km from the airport. This is the sun, sea & sand holiday mecca of Reunion, on the island’s west coast. Overnight stay at the hotel of your choice (B&B).

DAY 2: Day to unwind in Saint Gilles Les Bains, where you can relax at the beach, snorkel, scuba dive and try local restaurants. There are also nightclubs and bars – playground for the young French elite – giving the area a festive, holiday ambience. Overnight stay at the hotel of your choice (B&B).

DAY 3-7: In the morning your rental car will be dropped off at your hotel. Explore Reunion at your own pace. The island is only 50km x 80km but very rugged. It takes a maximum of two hours to get from any one point on the island to another. Overnight stay at the hotel of your choice (B&B).

Hotels

• Auberge Les Fougères in Les Avirons: **
• La Ferme du Pommeau in La Plaine des Palmistes: **
• La Plantation Guest House in Saint Joseph: **
• Les Geraniums in La Plaine des Cafres: **
• Le Vieux Cep in Cilaos: **
• Relais des Cimes in Salazie: **
  
  

DAY 8: Drive the car to the airport and hand in the keys; check-in for your return flight to Johannesburg.

Price includes

International flights (departure from Johannesburg), hotel accommodation for 7 nights Bed and Breakfast, car hire (category A) for 5 days with unlimited mileage and insurance, meet and greet on day of arrival and airport-hotel transfers, personal welcome.

Not included

Visa fee, meals not indicated, drinks, tips, personal expenses, fuel, airport car parking tax, travel insurance, airport taxes, hotel taxes (+/- EUR 1/day/person).

Car insurance includes

CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) - damage to the car, fire and glass breaking, TPC (Theft Protection Coverage) - Theft of car and damage to car, PAI (Personal Accident Insurance): covers all passengers in the car within seating capacity, Technical assistance.

Car insurance does not cover
Inside damages, damages to the wheels and tires, personal belongings in the car, loss or theft of equipment (radio, windscreen wipers, radio antenna, wheel rims), NWR (non waiverable responsibility). A credit card imprint for NWR is required, this amount will be debited in case of a problem with the car and reimbursed if the car rental company's insurance states that the hirer is not responsible for the charges.

With Budget Rent a Car you can rent a GPS for EUR 10/day.

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Below is an approximate price per person sharing (October 2009)

• with the Le Boucan Canot in Saint Gilles Les Bains   EUR 1300
• with the Nautile Hotel in Saint Gilles Les Bains         EUR 1250

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