Holidays in Seychelles

A journey that all of us have dreamt of making at some point. The mere sound of the word Seychelles, brings to mind pictures of golden beaches, turquoise waters, coconut trees, cocktails in unique resorts, lying in a hammock, enjoying the eternal summer of these exotic islands. It’s no wonder that the Seychelles is -probably- the most popular destination for a honeymoon tour! So, if you want to distance yourself from everyday routine, be almost out of this world, immersed in a tropical jungle and fruit plantations, Seychelles is the ideal destination.   The 115 islands that comprise the Seychelles archipelagos are inhabited by almost 80.000 people, a mix of Europeans, Africans and Asians, and lie almost 100 miles from the coasts of east Africa, India and Madagascar. The main islands of the state are Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, while the more remote ones (Outer Islands) are coral atolls.   During your journey in the Seychelles you’ll be captivated by the lush tropical vegetation, the marine parks and the granite hills, yet in this trip, nature is not your sole destination. After leaving behind the thrills of the natural sights, you’ll get to the second level, that of the amenities offered at the Seychelles. For it is a destination where you’ll discover cuisines of the highest level, covering a wide range of dishes, nice affordable purchases and, naturally, amazing resorts with exclusive facilities that can literally become a “retreat” for body and mind alike.   The first destination during a journey in the Seychelles is Mahe island, the biggest of this Indian Ocean archipelago. Mahe hosts one of the smallest capitals in the world, Victoria. 2/3 of the smiling and hospitable inhabitants are settled there. A destination with impressive multi-star hotels, museums, open-air markets, a marine park, forests stretching all the way to the beaches, and granite rocks that create secluded idyllic bays for swimming.   Another popular destination during a trip in the Seychelles is Praslin, 45 km to the northeast of Mahe. It is the second biggest island and in its pre-historic forest you can admire lush exotic flora. This is where you’ll visit Ocean Farm Aquarium to see sharks up close and to learn everything about pearls. You’ll also swim in the fabulous Ande Lazio beach, considered the number 1 beach in the Seychelles. Moreover, on the islands Cousin and Aride you’ll come across some of the rarest bird species in the world.   A cosmopolitan destination and a journey that combines the tropical beauty of the scenery, the white coral beaches and the premier-level hotel establishments, constructed with respect to this unique habitat, the Seychelles is the epitome of what travel brochures refer to as «heaven on Earth».