Sensual Seychelles - as pure as it gets. .

Home to the Vallee de Mai, claimed to be the original site of the Garden of Eden - is like nowhere on earth. Few places can rival the "islands of love" for the idyllic ambience of their island-style weddings and honeymoons and it is no wonder that lovers are inspired to take their vows and wed in such a romantic atmosphere.

Among the 115 islands of the Seychelles you will find the luxuriant, tropical paradise that appears in countless advertisements and glossy travel brochures. But however seductive the images, they simply can’t compete with the real-life dazzling beaches and crystal-clear waters.

There are more shades of blue and green in the Seychelles than it is possible to imagine. Forming a backdrop to the relaxed tropical image of the Seychelles are the rhythms, colours and flavours of Africa and gris gris, the local brand of black magic.

FACTS

Full country name: Republic of Seychelles
Area: 455 sq km
Population: 79,330
Capital City: Victoria (pop 27,000)
People: Seychellois (of African, Indian and European background)
Language: English, French
Religion: Catholic (90%), Anglican (8%)
Government: democratic republic
Head of State: President James Michel.
Currency: 1 Seychelles rupee (SRe) = 100 cents
Tel code: +248
Time: GMT +4

The amazing diversity of Seychelles’s multitude of islands spread like gemstones across more than a million of miles of ocean offering a spectacular choice of venues for an unforgettable tropical vacation with their own natural charm and appeal.

Of all the 115 Seychelles’ islands only 16 have accommodation in either hotels, some of which offer luxurious amenities and the ultimate 5-star experience with the occasional touch of eccentricity, while others offer the home comforts of beachfront or hillside chalets, an authentic Creole ambience and hospitality.

An efficient network of inter-island boat, plane and helicopter transfers makes Island hopping easy, affording the visitor the opportunity to explore and discover the unique features of each island. Of course Seychelles would also be the ideal place to celebrate your wedding anniversary for years to come, enjoying the many other attractions Seychelles have to offer:

Exquisite Wellness centers to pamper yourself, enjoying a round of golf on the magnificent 9-hole course or the spectacular new 18 hole championship course, the thrills on the ocean to enjoy water-skiing, parachute rides, jet-skis, banana rides and so much more. And although Seychelles enjoys an enviable reputation as the romantic destination of the tropics, once you start your little family it also proposes enticing holidays of glorious days packed with sea, sun and fun in some of the hotels with swimming pools and tennis courts and kiddies clubs and baby sitting services.

LANDSCAPE
Granitic, narrow coastal strip, rocky, hilly; others are coral, flat, elevated reefs.

CLIMATE
The Seychelles has a tropical climate with little variation in temperature throughout the year. Between November and May (summer) the north-east trade winds blow bringing slightly higher humidity than the June to October (winter) season when the south-east trade winds blow. Temperatures are fairly constant at around 21C at dawn and 32C at midday. Short tropical downpours can be expected all year round.

HEALTH
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ATTRACTIONS
The Seychelles is a paradise of unspoilt nature. Together the islands have more nature and marine parks than any other country in the world. The is a huge variety of plants and animals many of which are unusual and found only on the islands.

Mahe, Praslin and La Dique are the most popular islands with travellers. All offer stunning natural beauty, deserted beaches, national parks and nature reserves.

The islands are ideal for sunbathing, swimming, nature walks, hiking, fishing, diving and sailing.

There is a range of accommodation from upmarket hotels to down-scale self-catering establishments.

Of the many nature reserves and national parks the most well known are the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site Vallee de Mai National Park, famous for the endemic Coco de Mer palm, on Praslin.

The Aldabra atoll - the largest in the world - is also a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. Due to its remoteness the atoll is a natural wonderland boasting 150 000 giant tortoises, sea-feeding reptiles and a host of bird life.

Four of the islands have been declared bird sanctuaries - Bird, Cousin, Aride and Fregate.