Grand Baie is the departure point of most catamarans to the northern islands. During that journey, dolphins and flying fishes can often be spotted, as the town hubbub fades in the distance. Beyond the coral reef, the view is sublime, from green mountain tops to seemingly countless beaches. In the opposite direction, a group of aptly-named islands draws nearer: Coin de Mire, île Plate, île Ronde, île aux Serpents ou îlot Gabriel…