British Indian Ocean Territory

The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom situated in the Indian Ocean halfway between Tanzania and Indonesia. The territory comprises the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 individual islands – many very small – amounting to a total land area of 60 square kilometres (23 sq mi).

It is one of only two British territories that drives automobiles on the right side of the road, the other being Gibraltar. This has been said to be because the territory was previously occupied by the French, but France ceded the islands to the UK long before the invention of the automobile.

This tropical paradise of beautiful beaches, it is renowned for its stunning sunsets, breathtaking scenery, awesome surf, and pristine rain forests.

Joanne is passionate about travel

Joanne always goes the extra mile because she cares. She is incredibly professional, honest in her feedback, very responsive and accommodating to changes (and as a family with three teens, satisfying everyone’s tastes, desires and whims) which is not only rare, it’s always done with a smile and a whole lot of kindness. We feel so lucky to have been introduced to Joanne and trust her to do all our travel bookings, and to generate amazing ideas!
By Arlette E.