The Beautiful Natural Seychelles Islands

Unspoiled, untouched, and gloriously natural beauty of the sea, make Seychelles Islands an exclusive holiday destination. Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands lying in the Indian Ocean about 1600 km. from the African mainland. It is a cluster of granitic and coral islands, basking in the equatorial sun, that has diverse landscapes of smooth, weathered rocky outcrops and endless expanses of some of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

Seychelles has two distinct types of topography- the Inner Islands are formed from granite rock with rocky peaks and thick forests offering lovely trekking trails. The main islands are Mahe, Praslin and La Digue which are the hub of both tourist activity and the natives of Seychelles. Most of the hotels Seychelles has are located on these islands. The Outer Islands are the coral islands stretching as far as 1100 km. around Mahe. The Aldabra atoll, declared World Heritage site is the worlds largest raised coral island, home to the worlds biggest number of giant tortoise. The coral reefs are the undisturbed habitat of turtles, sea birds and a vibrant aquatic life. Alphonse and Desroches atolls offer luxurious accommodation and are famous for fly- fishing, deep sea fishing and diving. Some of the privately owned islands like Fregate and Denis have become the favorite getaway destinations of Hollywood celebrities.

Seychelles’ pristine beaches with sparkling turquoise water, white sand, naturally picketed with coconut trees and palms make it a must visit destination. Seychelles offers a unique vacation full of relaxation and blissful solitude ideal for honeymooners, where if you wish the only life you will brush shoulders with, are the giant tortoise and turtles! The crystal clear waters of this island paradise are perfect for diving, sailing, canoing, fishing, snorkeling and viewing the rich biodiversity of sea life. Apart from water sports you can indulge in horse riding, golf or bird watching.

Nearly 50% of land area of Seychelles is protected under natural conservation, offering tourists a chance to see the thriving endemic flora & fauna, enjoying the many national parks, bio-reserves, extensive plantations of coconut trees, cinnamon and vanilla. Tourists can take guided tours or self explore the islands.

Owing to inhabitation by the Arabs, the French, the British and its proximity to Africa, Seychelles is a delightful blend of cultures offering visitors glimpses of all of them in local art, folklore and exotic cuisine. Foodies can choose from international cuisines, local flavors offering the best, especially in sea food.

You can plan your stay in any one of the luxurious hotels Seychelles has to offer, or in a beautiful beach resort Seychelles islands offer. Each lodge or hotel Seychelles has is fully equipped with modern amenities. Some of the tiny islands offer accommodation for a limited number of guests at any given time, truly making you feel like the king or the queen of that island. No matter where you are staying, the alluring beaches will always be at arm’s length from all hotels Seychelles has.

All Seychelles islands offering accommodation or various excursions are well connected by air and sea. Seychelles airlines, helicopter service and ferry service ensure convenient island hopping. Car rental and taxi service is available on the main islands like Mahe.

Seychelles has something for everyone- private hideaways for romance or quiet rejuvenation, outdoor activities for unlimited fun with family/ friends, trysts with nature, and a nightlife where you can unwind still some more at a casino or local bar. Seychelles,the exotic island of sun, sand and water promises an unforgettable holiday!

Tips When Planning For A Seychelles Trip

Many people who visit Seychelles still feel that there is some reason behind why the Seychelles Island which is tropical in nature still displays a feeling of mystery and secrecy within itself. This island can be considered as a get away from the daily routine for a lot of holiday goers. You can still find a lot of spots or points on this island that still remain untouched and more importantly undiscovered.

So if you have definitely made up your plan to live the boring city life for some time and visit Seychelles for a beautiful holiday, than this trip can be both enlightening and memorable. However, you need to follow just some simple steps or process. First of all, go with the right kind of attitude, some sun block cream and itinerary. You get all these things and we guarantee to you that you will face some solid resistance, when the time to go back to your city comes.

In Seychelles the most visited and most popular islands are Praslin, La Digue and Mahe. The group of islands that is called Seychelles is blessed with some of the most exquisite beaches that are there in the world, lots of goodness of nature to explore around the islands. These islands also offer lots of different and diverse activities such as tropical sun bath on the beach, nature walk in the thick and tranquil forests, deep sea diving, sailing, fishing, bird watching at some of the world famous bird sanctuaries and a lot many things. So, now when you are aware of what all activities you can take up in Seychelles, please allow myself to provide you some travel tips for this beautiful holiday.

First of all from visa point of view, everyone and any one can come and visit Seychelles islands, you do not require any visa what so ever to visit these beautiful islands. But, you will require some other few documents so as to clear the immigration check at the airport, these documents primarily include: Your contact details and accommodation proof, a proper and valid passport that has the proper date of entry on it and a return ticket.

The local currency that is used in Seychelles islands is Seychelles Rupees which has the symbol SCR. However, you do not need to carry a lot of cash; you will find a lot many ATMs of all the major banks in La DIgue, Praslin and Mahe. I will also advice you not to change you entire foreign currency that you are carrying in Seychelles upfront, instead you should only convert the amount that you required for one particular day. Though, Seychelles Islands have a very low crime rate, I will advise you that do not carry your personal passport along with you along with large amount of money when you visit any beach or going towards it. Almost all hotels will provide you the safe locker facilities to keep your valuables. In addition, the Sun in the Seychelles Islands is quite strong, therefore if you do not intend to go back to your city with a lots of sun burn or a spectacular tan, do take a very strong and useful sun block cream.

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