Seychelles

This paradisiacal country of 115 islands and atolls (the largest and capital island being Mahé) out in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa is, as you'd expect, beach-and-diving heaven. Upscale tourism, a spot of nightlife, & plenty of castaway isles.

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Le Domaine de la Réserve This archipelago of 115 islands and just over 100,600 Seychellois in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa (some 1,314 miles east of Kenya) was a British colony from 1794 to 1976 – having been uninhabited before it was first settled by the French beginning in 1770 – and while a bit remote but treasured especially by nature lovers and honeymooners for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, lush tropical forests, and spectacular marine life. Both English and…

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A great overview of what to do in the Seychelles

I found this fetching video from YouTube travel content channel Unilad Adventures giving a pretty good round-up of the best stuff to do out on these islands - Including beaches, eco, adventure, towns. Have a look and you'll want to get here asap like I do!

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4 best budget lodgings on La Digue island

The paradisiacal 115-island archipelago in the Indian Ocean 932 miles off the east coast of Africa is legendary for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and lush hills surrounded by palm trees are truly spellbinding. Though famed for its luxury resorts, there's also an ample choice of lodgings for those looking to economize. For example, on La Digue, the Seychelles' third largest island (just over ten square kilometers, connected by ferry to the main island Mahé and other islands), here's…

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Seychelles 1 of 8 dreamy destinations threatened by climate change

Travel Bucket List 2018: 8 Awesome Island Destinations Threatened by Climate ChangeIn the travel media business, the end of the old year is usually accompanied by articles on where to travel in the new year. But if you’re casting about for off-the-beaten-track ideas, you could do worse that starting to experience the delightful tropical islands of the world that will be the first, in the not distant future, to be threatened by the sea-level rise brought by climate change. expected to be 10 to…

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Dave Acton April 17, 2024 at 1:15pm

An interesting look at Seychelles as a cruise destination - which, when you think about it, makes a lot of sense: https://www.travelandleisure.com/why-cruise-the-seychelles-east-afr...
Helen Brown January 20, 2024 at 3:44pm

It´s pretty safe to say the majority of the folks who come here are in search of beaches and such. But as one of my fave travel sites, TravelNoir.com, recently showed, there´s plenty of cool cultural stuff to do, as well: https://travelnoire.com/cultural-experiences-seychelles
Jordan Simon November 9, 2023 at 9:50pm

A cool look at tiny, "magical" Alphonse island, which the writer calls "the ultimate in barefoot chic" https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-11817907/From-deserted-b...

Why you'll be in awe of the magical isle of Alphonse in the Seychelles

Teresa Levonian Cole stays on Alphonse, a tiny, magical island in the Outer Seychelles that's home to rustic bungalows and contemporary beach suites…
Helen Brown December 26, 2022 at 10:39am

Euronews recently came out with a list of a few of the best things to do in the Seychelles, and an appealing one it is! https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/20/island-hopping-hiking-an...

Island hopping, hiking and helicopter rides: discover the top 8 things to do in the Seychelles

With 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles was made for island hopping.
María José April 27, 2022 at 9:49am

An interesting BBC Travel look at the vibrant culture and fascinating history of Victoria, one of the world's smallest capital cities: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220407-seychelles-has-one-of-t...

One of the world's smallest capital cities

Built on land reclaimed from the sea, Seychelles' tiny capital city can't get any bigger – but with a vibrant culture and fascinating history, it doe…
Nayaz Noor December 30, 2010 at 7:48am

I recommend Masons travel in Seychelles. I have used them in the past and services are top notch.

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Nayaz Noor

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