April is the perfect time to head to the Indian Ocean, as it's the last month of summer and the dry season. It has everything you could dream of in terms of the picture-postcard paradise location: clear azure sea (that can reach bath-like temps of 28C), white sandy beaches and stunning snorkelling opportunities.
The holiday: Relax in five-star luxury at Long Beach resort. Set on the East coast of Mauritius, Long Beach has a contemporary, modern design and has the longest stretch of coastline of any Mauritian resort. Time from the UK: 12 hours