Jean Reno shares his 5 favourite Holiday Destinations

Jean Reno, a skilled French actor born in Morocco, rose to prominence with his performance as Bezu Fache in The Da Vinci Code (2006) and the Pink Panther. Early in his career, he predominantly portrayed wicked brutes due to his tall, imposing physique. He has portrayed everything from romantic-comedy leads to action heroes due to his acting abilities, which have allowed him to escape this cliché. The manic Victor the Cleaner (Victor nettoyeur) in Nikita (1990) and the calm assassin Léon in Léon: The Professional both had him in the occupation of "cleaner" (1994). He is fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. Additionally, he has acted in advertisements for Toyota and UPS. Jean Reno is a well-known personality in European film circles and has a significant fan base within and outside of France. 

Trinidad is an exotic island destination in the Caribbean located north of Venezuela, known for its gorgeous beaches, high end resorts, rainforests and a multi-cultural population. Jean and his friends had a fantastic vacation in Trinidad & Tobago on their tour of the Caribbean and is full of praise for this heavenly island in the Pacific. Taking a guided tour of the rainforests in Trinidad is one of his fondest memories from this vacation; as they hiked through Tobago's lowlands listening to the chirping of the birds and noises of small animals. One can stop by at the Argyle waterfalls inside the rainforest to have a dip and enjoy the scenic ambience of the place. An equally distinct experience was taking a boat tour through the Caroni Wetlands, traversing mangrove forests, lagoons, and waterways to discover dozens of species of plants and animals. If you are looking to experience nature in pristine settings, Trinidad offers you many opportunities to do so thanks to its unexploited natural habitats.

Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean off the cost of east Africa, is a hidden gem of a tourist destination offering incredible beach stay opportunities, coral reserves and rustic rainforests. Jean considers Seychelles as a top of the line destination when it comes to romantic holiday destinations that have managed to stay safe from maddening crowds. Golfing with his friends at the Seychelles Golf Club is one of his fondest memories of the Island. The ocean view golf clubs in Seychelles are truly top of the line. One should go for the Vallee De Mai tour, a World heritage site that houses the coco de mer palm trees in their natural habitat. Vallee de Mai attracts exotic birds for you to admire and photograph as you take a walk through the Palm groves. Morne National Park is another place to visit if you're into wildlife and trekking. This eco reserve offers fantastic treks and an opportunity to watch rare birds and animals in their natural habitat.

Jean considers Morocco as another favorite hotspot for holidaying. Located off the Mediterranean ocean in Northern Africa, Morocco is an amalgamation of Berber, Arabian and European cultures. Morocco offers a chance to experience a varied forms of landscapes, be it ocean-side, mountains or deserts, in a single holiday. One can go for a unique Dinner extravaganza & Camel ride on sunset at the magical Desert Agafay Marrakech, located just half an hour away from the capital city of Marrakech. Enjoy your dinner around a bonfire in the middle of the desert with Arabian music in the background and a belly dance performance added in. The city of Casablanca was Jean's favourite hangout place in Morocco. This ancient yet modern city has a French influence on its architecture and houses beautiful monuments such as the El Jadida Synagogue, Hassan mosque and Cathedral du Sacre Coeur. Marrakech is another historic city of Morocco, popular for its souks that sell a variety of crockery, rugs and artifacts.

Jean has a particular fondness for France, be it the city of Paris or the countryside regions of Provence, Saint Tropez, the Loire Valley or the Island of Corsica. Having spent a good amount of time enjoying the city life of Paris, Jean has ventured beyond and has wonderful memories of the French country. Provence, with its seemingly endless ocean of lavender fields, is absolutely gorgeous and a visit of this region is highly recommended when in France. Visitors can stay with monks who live in the Abbey and tend to these lavender fields for a real spiritual retreat. The sun drenched coastal resort town of Saint Tropez in the french Riviera is another one of his favorites. This luxurious island is known for its designer boutiques and pristine sandy beaches; not to mention yacht-hopping celebrities. The gorgeous Mediterranean island of Corsica, located between France & Italy, is also worth a visit. A popular water sports arena, Corsica has stylish coastal towns, rocky granite peaks, and pristine forests, not to mention some really exotic beaches.