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The Seychelles lie east of Kenya, near the equator. People around the world aren't alone in loving the remote beauty of this African nation: Prince William and Kate Middleton, and Victoria and David Beckham spent their honeymoons on the North Island of The Seychelles.
Getting there: Air France, Air Seychelles, and Turkish Airlines have regular flights that connect to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), just south of the capital of Victoria.
Stunning and unspoiled, the Seychelles star in countless tropical island fantasies. Beautiful boulder-strewn beaches, virgin jungles, thriving coral reefs, and UNESCO-listed nature reserves are just some of the many attractions of the archipelago's 115 coral and granite islands, which are the peaks of a vast underwater plateau.
Popular things to do in the Seychelles include hiking the mountain trails, basking on the ravishing beaches, rock climbing, photographing the unique flora and fauna, and dining on mouthwatering Créole cuisine.
Aquatic pursuits abound in the clear, azure water. Diving, snorkeling, surfing, and sailing are all world class, and the Seychelles encompass some of the richest fishing grounds in the world.[7]
In fact, the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai is so transcendently beautiful many locals believe it to be the true site of the Garden of Eden.
Where to Visit
Where to Visit
The Seychelles islands are often referred to in two separate groups. Most travelers limit their exploration to the 43 Inner Islands, basing themselves on one of the group's three main isles:[2]
Is the largest, home to the Seychellois capital, Victoria, as well as the famed Anse Intendance beach.
Is the second largest of the primary islands, also boasts several acclaimed shorelines, not to mention Vallée de Mai.
A quiet island where bicycles reign supreme and the sands of Anse Source d'Argent beach remain unspoiled.
Charter a private yacht further out to sea and you'll likely stumble across one of the 72 Outer Islands, low-lying, sandy cays ruled by wildlife. It doesn't get more remote than that.
Figure 1. Anse Source d'Argent (Seychelles)
Anse Source d'Argent
Anse Source d'Argent
La Digue is a haven for nature lovers. It's also a great place to visit for anyone seeking a glimpse of traditional island life - bicycles and oxcarts are popular modes of transport.
Stunning white-sand beaches and granite rock outcrops rim the coast, and beach connoisseurs will find one of the planet's most picturesque stretches of sand and sea here: Anse Source d'Argent. You do need to pay to access the beach at the nearby L'Union Estate, where your admission includes a tour through this old copra factory and vanilla plantation.
Another sightseeing attraction is the Veuve Nature Reserve, home to the endangered black paradise flycatcher, also called "the widow" because of its streaming black tail feathers.
Diving and rock climbing are also popular things to do on the island, and hikers will enjoy La Pass to Grand Anse Trail, which threads past French colonial houses through woodlands and marsh areas to gorgeous Grand Anse beach.
Bird Island
Bird Island
Bird Island is named in honor of its spectacular colony of around 700,000 pairs of sooty tern that nest on the island. The birds arrive from late March, laying eggs in May and remaining until October before leaving the island. Birders and photographers can climb raised observation platforms for clear views of the nests.
Other species on the island include fairy and noddy terns, cardinals, ground doves, mynas, crested terns, and plovers. Giant land tortoises are also in residence, and the nearby Seychelles Bank is renowned for its big-game fishing.
Weather
Weather
During the coolest months, July and August, the average low is about 24 °C (75 °F). The southeast trade winds blow regularly from May to November, and this is the most pleasant time of the year. The hot months are from December to April, with higher humidity (80%). March and April are the hottest months, but the temperature seldom exceeds 31 °C (88 °F). Most of the islands lie outside the cyclone belt, so high winds are rare.
Where to Stay
Where to Stay
The below hotels are the ones recommended in the TV series—RAKUEN The Secret of Paradise (Amazon link):
You can also read [7] for its suggestions on where to stay at the16 tourist attractions in Seychelles.
References
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