SEYCHELLES
FORGET YOUR WORRIES
s the sun dips below the horizon and the skies begin to darken, the turquoise waters of the Maldives transform into a surreal display of light and motion.
Sailing, diving, fishing and relaxing are the main activities for visitors to the 115 islands of this Indian Ocean archipelago. Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are the most popular islands. Mahé boasts 65 silver beaches, plus an array of restaurants, cafés, bars and casinos in the tiny capital, Victoria. The Seychelles are home to UNESCO-designated sites, coral atoll Aldabra and Vallée de Mai, called the Garden of Eden. Creole is the main language, but English and French are widely spoken.
EXQUISITE ISLANDS
Mother Nature was unbelievably generous with the Seychelles, a fabled paradise whose islands lie scattered across the Indian Ocean. Spellbinding beaches are the main attraction, and what beaches! Exquisite ribbons of sand lapped by turquoise waters and backed by lush hills, palm trees and Dali-esque boulders.
IDYLLIC BEACHES
Dive beneath the waves on a scuba excursion and discover kaleidoscopic reefs and marine life. Kayaking along the water’s edge gives you the chance to discover the exquisite bounty of turtles, rays, fish and numerous other sea creatures. Spend some time splashing in the waves whilst windsurfing, where a mellow breeze is all you need to get going. Choose to try water-skiing, surfing or stand up paddle boarding or have fun in a pedalo, with the glimmering, glass-like surface of the Indian Ocean providing a clear window into the pure waters, where you can spot colourful marine species.
FLORA & FAUNA
Mahé is the largest island and entry point to the Seychelles, with some fabulous resorts, restaurants and beaches, not to mention the small capital city of Victoria. But it's also the busiest island, with glorious Praslin and La Digue a short boat ride away. Even further out, there are real lost-world islands to be found.The Seychelles are home to UNESCO-designated sites, coral atoll Aldabra and Vallée de Mai, called the Garden of Eden. Creole is the main language, but English and French are widely spoken.