The Shai Ena ranch offers horse riding in the Saint Gilles region of Reunion, 40 minutes drive from St-Denis. They are happy to accommodate beginners and will take you out for an evening's ride while the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. The tour ends with a glass of rose around a campfire. Shai Ena ranch boast real American Appaloosa horses.

This is a turtle rescue centre and aquarium located around 45 minutes from St-Denis that allows visitors to see giant turtles up close. Guides will tell you the story behind each of the turtles that you come across as well as giving you much information about the species.

Based in Saint-Pierre, an hour from the capital, this museum traces the history of Reunion Island rum through rum and the sugar cane used to make it. Located next door to the Isautier distillery, every tour ends in a tasting session at the museum's bar.

There are several companies offering either light aeroplane or helicopter flights out of Saint Paul, 25 minutes from St-Denis. These allow you to see the volcano, mountains and lagoons of Reunion from the air.

These gardens in Saint-Phillipe, an hour and a half from the capital, are home to a wide variety of perfumes and spices. Visitors can opt for a tour around the garden, which although in French the names of the plants should be clear even to non-French speakers. There is also an opportunity to buy fresh vanilla once your tour is finished.