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Seychelles - not just a beach destination. The islands offer a whole range of
interests and activities both for couples and families alike. In
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Beaches
Arguably the best in the world with some better than others. Need we
say more? Talk to the experts for a guide to our most favourite beaches. Check with Seychelles Travel +44 (0)1202 877330. |
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Bird Watching
Seychelles is fortunate to be a nominated “Endemic Bird Area“ by
BirdLife International. Critically endangered species to be seen are
the Magpie Robin (Copsychus sechellarum), Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone corvine), Seychelles White Eye (Zosterops modestus) and the Seychelles Sunbird (Nectarinia dussumieri) Seychelles Travel arrange bird watching trips. |
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Bone Fishing
Seychelles is the mecca for superb bone, trevally and many other “strip
your reel” game fish. 7 day packages on Alphonse Island plus specially
arranged fishing tours are readily available or simply pack your rod
and gear to try your luck. Get all the tips from Seychelles Travel
before you book +44 (0)1202 877330. |
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Children
Children love the Seychelles. Hundreds of soft sand beaches, warm clear
waters all make Seychelles so much fun for the kids. Many of the hotels
have inter-connecting rooms, good baby-sitting services and
child-friendly meals. Both Lemuria Resort and Sainte Anne Resort have
kiddies clubs. Talk to our staff who have travelled to Seychellles with
their own children. |
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Diving
Seychelles is a great diving destination for all ranges of diving
abilities, from absolute beginners to advanced open-water night
divers. The majority of islands have qualified dive centres offering a
wide range of dive sites. For example, Desroches Island has a very good
reputation for vibrant coral reefs, mini-walls and underwater canyons. |
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Excursions
Never a dull moment in the Seychelles so take time to discover the main
islands of Mahe, Praslin & La Digue offering an eclectic range of
half and full day excursions. Try the Vallee de Mai excursion on
Praslin Island or the three island excursion to Cousin, Curieuse and St
Pierre. Click on our “Activities” menu bar for a comprehensive
list. |
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Families
We all know the problems, hormonal teenage tantrums, “I’m not
sleeping in the same room as him (or her)”, “where have you been till
this hour?” and so on. We do not claim that the Seychelles is the
perfect antidote, but from our experience talking with our clients who
have visited the Seychelles “en famille”, is that by the time the kids
have swam, snorkelled, cycled, climbed, walked, sailed, collected
coconuts, fished, there is very little energy left at the end of the
day to do anything but wind down, relax and sleep. Talk to our
experienced staff at Seychelles Travel – they will put your mind at
rest. |
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Flora
Rich in endemic species, Seychelles proudly boasts the largest seed in the world – Coco de Mer (lodoicea maldivica) weighing up to 20kg each, Wright’s Gardenia (rothmannia annae) Wild Vanilla, the Seychelles Pitcher Plant (nepenthes pervillei) Jellyfish Tree (medusagyne oppositifolia) and Seychelles Pandanus to name a few. |
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Fly-fishing
Be it from the beach, in the surf, from a boat or from a skiff on the
St Francois lagoon, Seychelles offers the fly-fisherman the thrill of
top-class fly-fishing. Consider a week on Desroches or Alphonse Island or just a casual flirtation with Trevally on Denis Island. |
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Game Fishing
Blessed with abundant sea life, rich in game fish, the Seychelles
remains the mecca for exciting game fishing. Regular fishing
competitions are held throughout the year. Head for Denis, Bird or
Desroches islands for the best bag. Talk to Seychelles Travel about the
best time and the best locations. Catch & release is practised on
most boats. |
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Golf
Lemuria Resort of Praslin has a superb 18 hole Par 70 Golf course offering a great challenge to both amateurs and professional alike. On
your way round, the course provides exotic vistas of Petite &
Grande Anse Kerlan and the famous Anse Georgette.
Green
fees are complimentary for hotel guests. Seychelles Travel offers a
magnum of champagne to their clients playing the course at par.
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the south of Mahe there is a 9 holes public course at Anse Aux
Pins. Just mind the marsh area at the 3rd, robber crabs can take
a liking to your ball. |
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Gyms and all things Physical
Seychelles have a number of hotels with gym and fitness
facilities. Please contact Seychelles Travel for details +44 (0)1202 877330. If you enjoy
jogging and fancy running a marathon, there is the annual race to
consider. A member of our staff has completed two marathons for
charities and for the record is still just alive to prove the point.
Apparently it was hard and gruelling but a great story to regale over
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Horse Riding
Ride alongside white sand beaches, tropical forests, cinnamon
plantations. Seychelles now boasts a horse riding establishment.
Located on West Mahe, the Arab bred horses and ponies are available for
adults and children with qualified instructors for beginners. Rides
range from one hour to half day excursions. Contact our riding
specialist at Seychelles Travel +44 (0)1202 877330. |
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Victoria Museum
It is well worth a visit to the National Museum located in Victoria,
near the main post office. Originally known as the Carnegie library,
the entrance is guarded by two original Portugese cannons.
Original documents listing slave arrivals on the islands, numerous
exhibits of indigenous flora and fauna can be seen here. |
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Restaurants
Good local (Creole) food can be obtained on all the main three islands
of Mahe, Praslin La Digue. Most are open for lunch and evening dinner
although it is always wise to pre-book as they do tend to become rather
busy. Creole food is a wonderful blend of African, Arabian and Indian
recipes that have simmered and evolved over the years with local
specialities such as millionaires salad, home produced cinnamon,
papaya, pineapples, breadfruit and mangoes to name a few.
On
Mahe try La Scala, Chez Plume, The Boathouse, Anse Soleil Beach CafÈ
and Marie Antoinette. On Praslin we suggest Bon Bon Plume, Cafe des
Arts, Laurier and Indian Ocean Lodge. On La Digue try Chateau St Cloud,
Kot Babi, Patatran and L’Ocean.
Request our Creole recipes on you return from Seychelles. |
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Sailing
Champagne sailing goes some of the way to sum up a yachting experience
in the Seychelles. Blessed by a favourable weather system (no
cyclones or hurricanes), warm, clear seas, a low tidal range and
most importantly, short distances between the islands all contribute
towards an ideal destination for sailing and cruising.
Charter
a yacht for a day, a week or a month, with or without a skipper or
cruise with other like-minded souls on board Sea Star or Charming Lady.
Talk to Seychelles Travel to find out more about this exciting pursuit +44 (0)1202 877330. |
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