Seychelles

The Seychelles islands are blessed with a year-long tropical climate, astounding white sandy beaches, coconut palms and breathtaking lush green scenery. African, European and Asian influences have created an alluring mix of cultures, customs and cuisines and the islands have a lovely relaxed feel.  Without a doubt the islands are the most exclusive and unspoiled destinations on earth!

It’s perfect for nature lovers as its home to an amazing array of plant species such as the Coco De Mer, the world’s largest seed and the unusual Jellyfish Tree.   The National Botanical Gardens on Mahé has an amazing array of exotic trees, a kaleidoscope of tropical flowers and a visit is a must. For marine lovers a visit to Ste Anne National Park to see some spectacular reefs is a real treat. The Seychelles is perfect for those looking for a barefoot luxury holiday!

The Islands

The main island of the Seychelles archipelago is Mahé, which is the largest island and home to the capital, Victoria and the international airport for the Seychelles.  The scenery is breathtaking and the island is adorned with swaying palms, white sandy beaches and has a dramatic mountain range backdrop. This beautiful island has amazing, tranquil beaches where there is a wide range of water-sports and dive centres to choose from.  Sailing in The Seychelles is also popular at certain times of the year when the winds are highest.

The fabulous sweeping bay of Beau Vallon on the Northern coast of Mahé boasts a mile long beach and has some of The Seychelles most luxurious hotels.  Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Beach Resort & Casino on the bay of Beau Vallon has an excellent range of facilities and boasts several restaurants, bars and a casino. The area is also home to the stylish Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove resort regarded as one of the finest on the island.

Praslin is the Seychelles second largest island and has beautiful secluded beaches and stunning coral reefs.  Praslin is home to the rare Coco De Mer palm that grows the world’s largest seed and one of the worlds rarest birds the Black Parrot of which the Coco De Mer Hotel & Black Parrot Suites are duly named.

Silhouette Island, Frégate Island and La Digue are all smaller and more intimate islands for those really looking to get away from it all.  Silhouette Island is a Marine National Park and and is ideal for those looking for diving or scuba diving holidays in the Seychelles. Labriz resort is a luxury five star hotel on Silhouette Island and is situated on a long white sandy beach, perfect for honeymoons in The Seychelles! For an eco-luxury holiday experience the Private Frégate Island resort for where only sixteen luxury villas lie and is the ultimate retreat.