When you choose Seychelles holidays, you have the chance to spend time in one of the most scenic and interesting spots anywhere in the world.
Seychelles, an archipelago located some 1600 km east of Kenya, is a true paradise on earth made up of 115 granite and coral islands spread over an area of about 450 square kilometres. More than 100 of the islands are uninhabited, which allows you to appreciate a glimpse of primeval Eden far from the hustle and bustle of the modern life.
Seychelles has some of the world’s most exotic beaches. They include Anse Cocos (the archipelago’s 4th biggest island), Anse Source d’Argent, Anse a la Mouche, Anse Patates, Anse Union and Anse Forbans.
The heart of Seychelles tourism consists of Mahé (the main island), Praslin and La Digua islands. The Seychelles holidays in Mahé, Praslin and La Digua islands have for many years attracted millions of visitors from around the world.
Measuring 28 km long and 8 km wide, Mahé boasts many tourist attractions including the Morne Seychellois National Park, the Botanical gardens – very popular for their giant tortoises and the endemic plant species, and Beau Vallon Beach – the largest and the most popular beach on Mahé. The island is home to the Mahé International Airport, the main airport of the Seychelles.
Praslin is the second popular island in the Seychelles, famed for the legendary Coco-de-mer nut (shaped like a woman’s bottom) that grow on ancient giant palms in the wondrous Vallee de Mai Forest and L’Union Estate that hosts one of the most pristine beaches in Seychelles.
Situated some 44 km to the north east of Mahe, Praslin boasts several idyllic beaches such as Anse Lazio (Praslin’s most popular beach), Anse Volbert, Anse Boudin, Anse La Farine, Anse Georgette, Grand Anse, Anse Kerlan, Anse Possession and Anse Matelot. The island’s beaches are quite secluded and make for excellent honeymoon or romantic escapades.
Just a 30 minutes ferry ride from Praslin is La Digue, an island that basks in the timeless tranquillity of a Seychelles almost unchanged since the earliest settlers stumbled upon the islands and claimed to have discovered the Garden of Eden. La Digue is home to some of Seychelles most stunning beaches.
Mahé International Airport – the hub of Air Seychelles (national carrier of the Republic of Seychelles) is the entry point for international visitors. Air Seychelles connects Mahé with four European capitals and three major cities around the Indian Ocean every week. It also also operates many inter island flights on daily basis.
There are many accommodation options for those on Seychelles holidays. Sixteen of the 115 islands offer accommodation and every now and then a new or refurbished hotel sprouts up adding to the existing hotels.
Some of the most popular accommodation options in the Seychelles include Banyan Tree Seychelles and Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove in the Mahe Island, as well as Lemuria Resort and the Black Parrot Hotel in Praslin Island.