

Destinations
Seychelles
The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It's home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises. If there is a paradise on earth, this is probably it with its pristine azure waters, postcard beaches, stunning natural beauty and tropical climate.
But did you know pirates occupied Seychelles before its first settlers arrived in the latter part of the 18th century? Pirates made it their playground as they stopped to unwind on this island on their voyage journey. With all that geographical beauty, it’s not hard to see why. Mahé, a hub for visiting the other islands, is home to capital Victoria. It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka. Vallée de Mai is a stunning nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the island of Praslin. As home to the remnants of Seychelles’ original palm jungles and with over 4,000 trees of the legendary Coco de Mer, this historic reserve has often been described as the ‘Garden of Eden.’ An afternoon in this magical forest sees you basking in the green glow of our favourite tree, the palm tree, which are endemic to Seychelles. A trip to Seychelles without seeing the giant tortoises would be a sore mistake. These gentle giants are a delight to meet and can be found on either Curieuse Island or Cousin Island. The only other place these tortoises exist is in the Galapagos Islands. From Praslin, you can take a quick boat ride to Curieuse Island and from their hike your way to a conservation and rehabilitation centre where you’ll find tortoises with shells the size of bathtubs.
We recommend a luxury resort with some island hopping, yoga, scuba diving and jungle hiking.











