What if your next vacation destination was a perfect, sun-kissed island in the Indian Ocean? Imagine pristine beaches as far as the eye can see, lush tropical forests, rich cultural heritage, and ...

This archipelago of 1000-plus islands dotted across the Indian Ocean consists of 26 atolls ringed by soft white sand, which are home to some of the most impressive hotels on the planet.

The islands are "scattered" across the Mozambique Channel and western Indian Ocean, said France 24. They include Bassas da India, Europa, Juan de Nova, Tromelin and the Glorioso Islands.