Rodrigues
Ninety minutes' flight east of Mauritius, Rodrigues is what its big sister was fifty years ago: a volcanic speck inside a lagoon twice the island's size, where octopus curry is the national dish and Saturday's Port Mathurin market is the week's main event.
- Best forTropical
- Approx. flying time~22h 30m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportPort Mathurin (RRG)

About this place
There are no resorts to speak of — family-run guesthouses do the hosting. Walk the coastal path to Trou d'Argent beach, routinely rated the Indian Ocean's loveliest and reliably deserted.
Featured in Ten quiet tropical islands nobody talks about yet
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