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Holidays of AsiaSeychelles TourismIntroduction
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Packages of Seychelles
• Introduction  Among
the 115 islands of the Seychelles you will find the luxuriant, tropical paradise
that appears in countless advertisements and glossy travel brochures. But however
seductive the images, they simply can’t compete with the real-life dazzling
beaches and crystal-clear waters. There are more shades of blue and green in the Seychelles than it is possible to imagine. Forming a backdrop to the relaxed tropical image of the Seychelles are the rhythms, colours and flavours of Africa and gris gris, the local brand of black magic. • When to Visit Seychelles You should plan your trip to the Seychelles around what you want to do. Windsurfing and sailing are best at the start and end of the trade winds, usually around May and October. Some beaches are better during the monosoon season, others during the trade winds. Diving is best in March, April, May, September, October and November. Room rates are highest and everything is busiest in December, January, July and August. • Attraction in Seychelles » Victoria Victoria, on the island of Mahé, is one of the smallest capital cities in the world, and the only major port in the Seychelles. It's also the only town - every other settlement is a village. The courthouse and main post office in the centre of town have been untouched since colonial time. The streets emanating from the centre have been rebuilt over the past 20 years, giving the town a clean and modern look. There are a few old houses and shops in the city centre, but it's unfortunately barely enough to give the town any character. » Anse Lazio  The
best beach on Praslin - in fact, one of the best in the country - is Anse Lazio,
in the far north of the island. The beach has glorious white, soft sand, a few
rounded granite boulders and a lively line-up of waves. The water is a magical
turquoise colour. There's also a sheltered area with great snorkelling at the end of the beach. There's even a terrific restaurant at the end of the beach road. The beaches east of Lazio are protected by a reef, which makes the water like a giant bath - it's shallow, warm and safe, and there's some nice snorkelling. » Cousin Island This island, about 2km (1mi) off the south-west coast of Praslin - has been a nature reserve since 1968, and is home to several endangered species, as well as being a breeding ground for seabirds and turtles. It's an amazing experience to walk through thick forest with a bird on every branch. The birds are apparently oblivious to humans, and the rarest among them are the brush warbler and magpie robin, and you might also get to see a white-tailed tropic bird, the emblem of Réunion and Mauritius. The island is also home to two very old tortoises, George and Georgina. » Mahé Beaches Beau Vallon is one of the largest and certainly most popular beaches in the Seychelles. The sand is good, clean and relatively free of rocks. The waves can sometimes be large, as there is a big break in the reef. There are platforms in the ocean that you can swim out to. The local resort allows non-residents use its beach loungers and bar. Beau Vallon village has useful facilities including a petrol station, a bank and some souvenir shops. The beach is about 3km (nearly 2mi) west of Victoria, and you can either catch a bus or walk. » Ste Anne Marine National Park  There
are six islands lying within the park a short distance off Victoria. The snorkelling
here is superb. Moyenne is probably the best island to visit, although you can
only get here on a tour. The island is known for its buried treasures and ghosts.
You can also have a look at the House of Dogs, built around 1900 by an eccentric English woman as a home for stray dogs. There's a lovely marked trail around the island, with plenty of pretty plants and animals to look at (including two giant tortoises), as well as some excellent snorkelling sites. • Off the Beaten Track » Aldabra Atoll Aldabra is one of the world's largest coral atolls, stretching some 22km (14mi) east to west and enclosing a huge tidal lagoon, which is sometimes home to tiger sharks and manta rays. Aldabra is the original habitat of the giant land tortoise. There are about 200,000 of the tortoises on the atoll, as well as thousands of seabirds, including the white-throated rail, the sole remaining species of flightless bird in the Indian Ocean. The only people who live on Aldabra are scientists, and they're only here three months of the year. » Curieuse Island  This
island, just 1.5km (1mi) off the north coast of Praslin, was a leper colony
until 1965. The leprosarium ruins still stand on the south coast, like an early
resort. You can still see the old doctor's house, a Créole home with
a spacious verandah, which has been declared a national monument. The only people who live here are the island manager and several park wardens, but if you're feeling lonely have a chat with the couple of hundred giant tortoises that roam the island unhindered. There protection is guaranteed by the island's status as an official marine national park. » Silhouette Island About 20km (12mi) from Mahé, Silhouette is a large and beautiful granite island which rises steeply from its beaches to three high peaks. Visitors have described this island as eerie and mystical - it looks particularly dark and mysterious at sunset. Rumour has it there's pirate treasure in the hills. Whether the rumours are true or not, there are some interesting caves. The beaches on Silhouette are protected by a reef and are great for swimming, snorkelling, or lazing around developing melanomas. • Reaching Seychelles More and more airlines are flying to the Seychelles, so it's worth checking with your travel agent to see if you can get a direct flight. There are flights from Australia via Singapore, from Africa and Mauritius and direct from London. Travellers from Continental Europe can also fly direct - most take package holidays. Lots of cruises pass through Victoria, but there are no direct passenger services. There is a 20.00 departure tax. Seychelles
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Attraction in Seychelles
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