Autumn head over heels for the islands of Mauritius during a guided island-hopping excursion from Pointe Jerome. Over the course of an entire day, swim, snorkel, and sunbathe to your heart's content along a series of rocky islets surrounded by swirling turquoise ocean waves.

Make your way to the jetty in Pointe Jerome and venture aboard a streamlined speedboat with the revitalising sunshine kissing your skin. Push off from the pier and get your camera ready to snap photos of the brilliant aqua surf lapping against the shores of the tiny atolls where you plan to spend your day.

After capturing some postcard-perfect images, anchor at Blue Bay Marine Park near a protected reef that hosts more than 50 distinctive species of coral. If you like, don a mask and flippers and plunge beneath the surface of the sea for a chance to glimpse rare fish flickering past in a watery slow-motion parade.

Next, trade the shallows of Blue Bay Marine Park for the smooth, grey sands at Île aux Fouquets and Île de la Passe. On Île de la Passe, learn about the role the tiny island played in an 1810 battle between the British and the French, and then hop over to Île aux Cerfs and indulge in an unforgettable picnic lunch before your tour is through.