Seychelles

Welcome to Seychelles

Mother Nature was unbelievably generous with the Seychelles, a fabled paradise whose islands lie scattered across the Indian Ocean. Spellbinding beaches are the main attraction, and what beaches! Exquisite ribbons of sand lapped by turquoise waters and backed by lush hills, palm trees and Dali-esque boulders. Beyond the beach, diving and snorkelling are brilliant in the warm waters amid abundant marine life, while few places on the planet do ocean-side luxury quite like the Seychelles. Mahé is the largest island and entry point to the Seychelles, with some fabulous resorts, restaurants and beaches, not to mention the small capital city of Victoria. But it's also the busiest island, with glorious Praslin and La Digue a short boat ride away. Even further out, there are real lost-world islands to be found.

Highlights

The world class beaches of Beau Vallon (Mahé Island), Anse Lazio (Praslin Island), and Anse Source D’Argent (La Digue Island)
Unbeatable, year-round scuba diving (with the best being in May and October)
World-renowned bird watching at Cousin and Bird islands
Victoria, the capital, for local craft shops and colonial buildings
Fantastic marlin fishing October-December
The suggestively shaped coco-de-mer coconut in Vallée de Mai
Spa pampering at the Sainte Anne Resort & Spa (Sainte Anne)
Consistently great weather