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Seychelles

The granitic islands of the Seychelles archipelago cluster around the main island of Mahé, home to the international airport and the capital, Victoria, and its satellites Praslin and La Digue.

Tours in Seychelles

The reason why Seychelles is the ultimate paradise destination on the planet is simple, in most places the holiday brochures lie, in Seychelles they don’t. – B Magazine

Internationally renowned for their exceptional beauty and carefully preserved flora and fauna, the Seychelles archipelago lies northeast of the island of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.

Mahe', the largest island of the Seychelles

Praslin - famous for its tranquil atmosphere, fabulous unspoilt beaches and the Vallée de Mai

Anse Lazio Beach in Praslin

Mahé

Mahé is the largest island. This spectacular island is dominated by huge mountains & is covered by lush tropical vegetation. Seventy-five beaches with beautiful soft sand are scattered around the island.

seychelles - short break! duration: 3 nights & 4 days places covered: Mahe'

praslin island break duration: 3 nights & 4 days places covered: Praslin

seychelles - a week! duration: 6 nights & 7 days places covered: Mahe'

twin islands break duration: 6 nights & 7 days places covered: Mahe'& Praslin

Immigration, visas and taxes: There are no visa requirements. A visitor’s permit valid for four weeks is issued on arrival. Extensions to this may be given by the immigration authority from the Immigration and Civil Status Division, P.O.Box 430, Independence House, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, Tel +248 22 53 33. A departure tax is required from all visitors over 12 years of age upon departure. It is US$ 40.00 per person payable in foreign currency. The coupon can be purchased in any bank, including airport banks.

Language: English and French are widely spoken in Seychelles. Creole is the native language.

Climate: The climate is generally humid with an average temperature of 29°C. Unlike its Indian Ocean neighbours, Seychelles lies beyond the cyclone belt. The tropical climate is influenced by trade winds: from May to September, south-east trade winds bring lower humidity and pleasant temperatures between 24° and 32°C; from October to April, temperatures may be slightly higher with humidity and rainfall also higher.

Clothing: Light clothing is worn all year around. Long sleeves clothes are only required for the air journey. It is advisable to wear a hat, sunglasses and sun cream under the tropical sun. Men are requested by most hotels and restaurants to wear long trousers in the evening.

Food: Most hotels and restaurants serve traditional Seychellois food as well as international dishes. Fish and rice, breadfruit, sweet potatoes or manioc make up the Seychellois staple food. It is served with vegetable cooked in "satini" or in salad.

Currency: The Seychelles Rupee is divided into 100 cents.

Airlines: The Seychelles national airlines flies between the Seychelles and London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Rome, Dubai, Johannesburg, Singapore, Mumbai, Dubai, Maldives, Comoros and Mauritius. Its domestic flights provide also transport between islands of the archipelago. Air Mauritius connects Seychelles to Port Louis (Mauritius).

Selling Tip: You can combine selling Mauritius and Seychelles together for beach lovers.

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