The Seychelles seem to be Mother Nature's favourite child. She has bestowed on these 115 islands a majestic beauty. Miles of beaches with pristine white sand, fringed by topaz blue waves against a backdrop of lush verdant hills and huge glacial boulders - and all this in peace and tranquillity without the crowds! Add to this quaint Seychelles hotels, an exotic cuisine, and friendly locals and you have a truly magical holiday destination!
Garden of Eden, eco paradise, timeless beauty - these are some of the terms associated with many scenic places but Seychelles lives them down to the last letter.
The Seychelles, with their numerous things to see and do, are full of amazing experiences. When you look up at the millions of stars on a night in the Seychelles, you know that it is not only the majestic and pristine beauty but also the aura that is felt all around this archipelago that make it special. As you drive down a mountain, you can ‘feel' the magic of the sunlight as it reflects the greenery of the islands on to the blue sea, causing it to change from white to green and then converge into a vivid blue. You can ‘feel' the adrenaline flowing and your heart pumping as you swim along the whale shark, the ocean's largest fish!
Seychelles is a nature lover's paradise and ideal for discovering on a Seychelles tour. It is also the pioneer in environmental conservation, which is why it is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Birds like the black parrot, the Seychelles Warbler, the Seychelles' Paradise Flycatcher, Wrights Gardenia, and animals like the giant tortoises and plants like the coco de mer are unique to Seychelles.
Tourism and fishing are the two main industries of Seychelles. However, the tourism industry is very carefully supervised and regulated so that the natural beauty and ecological balance of the island is not disturbed. To this end there are a number of eco friendly tours in the Seychelles, as well as a number of eco lodges and eco friendly Seychelles hotel options, to ensure your stay has minimal impact on this pristine environment.
The Seychellois are an amalgam of British, French, Chinese, Indian and Creole descent. They are friendly and welcoming, always ready to invite tourists to their homes. They live simple lives and speak Creole, English and French. It is customary to shake hands on the first meeting. It is also customary to carry a gift when you visit the home of a Seychellois.
The granite islands, which are also known as the Inner Islands of this archipelago, are clustered around Mahe, the principal island, and La Digue and Praslin, the satellite islands. Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, and the international airport of Seychelles are situated on Mahe. Most of the beaches, Seychelles hotels and resorts, and tourist facilities are found on the Inner Islands. As a result, much of the economic and cultural activity of Seychelles is concentrated on these islands. It is also the ideal place to begin a tour in the Seychelles. You can also use our Seychelles map to choose your hotel in the Seychelles based on its location.
Seychelles is an ideal place for honeymooners. If it is not possible to get married here, then a Seychelles honeymoon is highly recommended. There are luxurious hotels in Seychelles nestled in dreamlike idyllic surroundings. There is a wealth of flora and fauna waiting to be explored on a Seychelles tour, or simply when you step out after popping the champagne. There are jungle trails, giant tortoises and rare birds on land, while under the sea there is a whole universe of diverse marine life. From fine dining to an ambience that is peaceful to the point of being laid-back, Seychelles offers almost everything that goes to make a memorable honeymoon.
There are a host of shops which sell handicrafts unique to Seychelles, like jewellery made out of green snail shells, batiks and tablemats, and other ornaments. These shops work from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to 12 noon on Saturdays.
While there is not much of a nightlife to speak of in Seychelles, bigger Seychelles hotels do organise dinner dances and barbecues. The dress code is essentially casual, though gentlemen are required to wear long trousers after 6 pm. If it is the local flavour that you are looking for, then there is Sega dancing to the accompaniment of local camtolet music.
A holiday in Seychelles can be expensive. However, there are plenty of highly affordable, quaint self-catering guesthouses and hotels in the Seychelles, along with reasonably priced bed and breakfast options on many of the beautiful beaches. The tourist authorities of Seychelles are now engaged in a concerted effort to popularize these budget Seychelles hotel options and increase the number of visitors without endangering its exclusivity.
Seychelles is, undeniably, a fine tourist destination. Choose from the hotels in Seychelles and tours in Seychelles that we recommend to ensure your holiday in the Seychelles is a magical one! You can also contact us to help you plan your perfect Seychelles holiday.
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