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Winter sun islands

12 destinations with good weather from November to March, sorted by flight time, plus the ones to avoid.

Corsica

Which region to choose in Corsica?

North or South: Bastia, Cap Corse and Balagne versus Ajaccio, Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio — where to stay, driving times, season.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: which coast to choose by month?

Two monsoons, two seasons: the south coast from December to April, the east coast in summer.

Sainte-Marie

The whales of Sainte-Marie: when and how to see them

June to September, humpback whales off Madagascar: best months, boat trips and access.

Rodrigues

Rodrigues, the authentic island: why go

Hills, villages and lagoon 1.5 hours from Mauritius, and how to combine both islands.

Lamu

Planning a trip to Lamu: safety, access and where to stay

Safety advice, the Nairobi–Manda flight, the eTA, seasons and where to stay.

Brittany

Which Breton island should you choose? (1)

Belle-Île, Ouessant or Bréhat: the three great classics compared — access, crossings, atmosphere, ideal length.

Brittany

Which Breton island should you choose? (2)

Groix, Glénan, Batz, Île aux Moines or Sein: the second part of the comparison, with a verdict.

Canary Islands

Best time to visit the Canary Islands

Temperatures, sea, rain and crowds month by month, and the right time for each of the seven islands.

Indian Ocean

Hiring a car in Réunion

Budget, insurance, the hairpins of Cilaos, the volcano road: our tips for renting smart and driving with peace of mind on the intense island.

Atlantic

The Canaries: which island to choose?

Tenerife, Gran Canaria or Lanzarote? Our complete comparison to find your ideal island.

Atlantic

Azores or Madeira?

The Portuguese archipelagos head to head — emerald volcanoes versus the island of flowers.

Indian Ocean

Zanzibar: when to go?

Dry season, rainy seasons, ideal months: our calendar to get the timing right.

Far North

3 Nordic islands to dream about

Lofoten, Faroe, Sommarøy: Arctic beaches, midnight sun and fishing villages.

French Antilles

Martinique vs Guadeloupe: which one to choose?

Beaches, culture, food, budget… A complete comparison to pick your island in the Antilles.

Southeast Asia

Bali: when is the best time to go?

Dry season, monsoon, Balinese festivals… Everything you need to plan well.

Our favourites

10 little-known islands you must discover

Far from the crowds, these confidential destinations easily rival the big tourist islands.

Canary Islands

Tenerife on a budget: our tips

Cheap accommodation, local restaurants, free activities… Visit Tenerife without breaking the bank.

Mediterranean

Santorini or Mykonos: the Greek islands face off

Romance, parties, landscapes, prices… We compare the two most famous Greek islands.

Indian Ocean

Mauritius vs Seychelles: which paradise?

Two jewels of the Indian Ocean head to head — beaches, budget, access and atmosphere compared.

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