Seychelles Travel Tips
With 115 islands just off the coast of Eastern Africa, Seychelles is fringed with palm trees and swish hotels, making it a traveler’s paradise. Whether you are on the lookout for a romantic honeymoon on a lonely beach or adventure sports like snorkeling and diving, Seychelles is the perfect destination for all sorts of holiday packages. That is of course not all- there is a whole set of psychedelic experience for the wildlife lovers too!
Attractions:
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Beaches: Seychelles boasts of about 65 islands which have silver white beaches. These pristine beaches make ideal spots for holidaying and lazing out. Various sports like snorkeling, diving and canoeing, windsurfing and game fishing are in store for you on your vacation package to make your beach experience the perfect one.
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Diving: This group of islands is a perfect spot to unleash the diver in you. The tropical waters are warm and the colorful marine flora and fauna definitely make it a memorable experience. While you are diving, personalized attention is given to each diver and the best efforts are taken by our travel package managers to keep the reefs un-crowded. There are sites of varying depths to make sure that you dive only according to your ability and get the maximum pleasure.
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Wildlife: If you think Seychelles is only about the sea and the beach, you are thoroughly mistaken! The Bird Island homes about 750,000 pairs of sooty terns and tortoises. You could find tortoises more than 200 years old here. Besides, you could also see the black parrot- one of the most rare bird species, in the Vallee de Mai forest. If you are a diving enthusiast, you could also see the giant stingrays and eagle rays that find home among the huge rocks and boulders underwater.
Climate: The weather is mostly warm owing to the tropical climate. The North-westerly trade winds visit the islands from October to March while the South-Westerly winds blow from May to September. The weather is relatively calm around April or October.
Most suitable time for visiting: Having almost the same climate all through the year, Seychelles is good to visit any time. However, if you are looking at great snorkeling and diving experiences, is it best that you visit during March- April or around October- November on one of our discount vacation packages.
Landing and taking off: Air Seychelles is the main air carrier that connects Mahe to the major European Capitals and the cities around Indian Ocean. Book the inclusive vacation package and you can leave all these worries to us.
Internal Transportation: An intra-island air service is provided by Air Seychelles everyday and you could use the shuttle air service to fly to the major islands like Prasline, Bird Island, Alphonse and Desroches. Helicopter services are also available.
Communication: The code for the country is 248.
Currency: Seychelles Rupees is the accepted currency in the country. Exchange rates are published in the paper everyday and you would gain more if you exchange traveler’s cheque instead of cash.
Time: Seychelles runs 4 hours ahead of the GMT time.
Heath Information:It is advisable to get a health check up done and get vaccinations for polio and Hepatitis before you visit Seychelles. Antibiotics and anti-malarial drugs along with insect repellents should be carried because dengue fever and malaria are common.
