Few people outside la me'tropole know of Re'union and even fewer know of its spectacular natural wonders. The island's dearth of world-class beaches has a lot to do with its lack of mass tourism, but what Re'union lacks at sea level it more than makes up for with its wildly dramatic mountain country.

The forbidding mountains and gorges offer a ton of trekking possibilities. If you love Nepal or New Zealand, you'll love Re'union, which has similar high-quality hiking and trekking - but with a tropical twist. Unfortunately the island is madly expensive, so come cashed up.