The Indian Ocean islands are as diverse as the beautifully colourful people and the cultures that inhabit them. Imagine crystal clear waters, the finest sandy beaches overhung by lazy green palm trees, gracious island folk, a potpourri of cultures, tiny coral reef encircled islands, never-ending blue skies and miles of warm Indian Ocean coastline. Welcome to IslandsOnly, a growing collection of the best-known Indian Ocean islands and many less well-known destinations just waiting to be explored.