1. Seychelles- Sitting
Pretty Amongst Top Beach Destinations
Almost every description of the Seychelles
appears to be a bit over the top. Is it only the easily impressed
who get to visit and write about the Seychelles? The magic
of these islands is however real. Impressions gained of this
dream island paradise will be your refuge when you return
to those long working hours. Just like everybody imagines
paradise, the Seychelles islands are far away, peaceful and
stunningly beautiful.
It is the peace and quiet that attracted the
writer Somerset Maugham when he sought to work on a novel
without interruption. Most visitors do not however come here
to work. The main draw of the islands has always been the
beaches, snorkeling and diving. The attractions of the natural
world particularly the birdlife, tropical fish and the unique
physical environment are a bonus.
After your holiday you may want to impress
your friends by these two facts. The Seychelles islands are
the only mid ocean island group in the world with a granite
rock formation. And that Aldabra, a UNESCO designated World
Heritage Site is the largest coral atoll in the world. Some
will of course not understand what you are talking about but
the point will be clear that you have traveled to a place
of distinction.
Jacques Costeau whose part of the documentary,
The Silent World was shot in the Seychelles said that he had
never been anywhere else with such clarity of water or diversity
of reef life.
The islands are also a good place to get married
and to enjoy the tropical honeymoon of your life. Few other
destinations can beat the combination of beauty and romance.
For this and other reasons I cannot go through here, It is
my firmly held position that visitors who get married here
go on to a happy married life are sooner joined by cute little
ones!
I have prepared an info pack to assist those
who wish to get married in the Seychelles. This includes:
legal requirements, what documents to carry, wedding and honeymoon
packages and much more. Just Contact us by clicking here
and we will send you the info to you
The Seychelles is a year round destination.
But if you must undertake a specific activity, then you need
to pick the most suitable season. Windsurfing and sailing
are best at the start and end of the trade winds - May and
October. Diving enthusiasts should go for dates between March
and May or September to November, although conditions are
excellent year round.
Those keen on the birdlife should note that
April marks the beginning of the breeding season. Bird Island,
in particular is overrun by sea birds between May and September.
Due to drier conditions, the period May to September has best
conditions for hiking and walking.
The other factor you may want to consider
is cost. The Seychelles is considered to be a top-drawer destination.
In general, the peak falls between mid December-early January
and mid July-end August when most hotels trade in the currency
known as top-dollar. The off-season periods vary with each
establishment much more widely than most other destinations.
The discount in designated off-season periods
relative to the peak season falls between 20-60%. Some of
the smaller premises however charge a uniform rate year round.
We stand ready to advise you on the period and particular
hotels that will give best value for a specified grade of
accommodation. If you have a flexible schedule, good planning
can result in considerable savings.
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