Luxury Holidays to Seychelles
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These 100-or-so Indian Ocean islands have a land area of just 175 square miles. It''s a deceptive statistic. The Seychelles'' appeal spans the broadest of spectrums. Here there are near-empty beaches of legendary magic. Granite mountains dressed in the lush greens of the tropics. Coral islands to suit every Crusoe. Colourful birdlife and exotic flora (like the unique Coco de Mer double coconut). Prestigious 5-star resorts and spas. Romantic desert-island sanctuaries. Friendly islanders whose exotic pedigree - like their delicious Creole cuisine - is a fusion of African, European and Asian influences. It''s this feature of the Seychelles - their sheer diversity - that we especially love. With a choice of a dozen islands to stay on, you can island-hop to your heart''s content. Prefer to stop the world and simply dream in the shade of a beachside palm? The Seychelles beckon . . .
Island Adventure
The most adrenalin-pumping activities on offer here are either in or on the sea. The iridescent Indian Ocean waters are yours to enjoy by means of well-organised watersports of every kind. You''re never far from a stunning beach to die for - or to dive from (diving, like all other watersports, is well catered for).Nightlife & Party with Locals
On Mahe most hotels have evening entertainment with local singers and bands. There are one or two local nightclubs in and around Victoria. Elsewhere entertainment tends to be low-key - even inaudible!Gourmet Cuisine & Dining Out
Seafood and curries loom large in Seychellois cuisine, both in hotel and local restaurants (there are about half a dozen of the latter on Mahe - Victoria''s Pirates Arms is the best-known). Enjoy the flavours but don''t expect ‘silver service''. Delicious Creole seafood and curries play their own memorable part in the Luxury holiday in Seychelles experience.World Class Golf Courses
Lemuria Resort on Praslin offers a stunning 18-hole championship course framed by 150 hectares of palm groves. This course was conceived to host a number of international competitions including the Mauritius Open.World''s Best Scuba Dive Sites
The Seychelles have a number of dive centres and the sport is very popular, especially from the outlying islands. There are four marine national parks, and more than 150 species of tropical reef fish have been identified. Dolphin and porpoise are common between the islands.Family Luxury Holidays in Seychelles
Children and the Seychelles are a natural combination. Kids will just love those beaches and warm reef-sheltered lagoon waters. Most larger hotels have children''s activities programmes. Some hotels and resorts offer babysitting services ensuring a fun Seychelles holiday experience for the entire family. The Seychelles is the perfect family holiday destination.The Seychelles events calendar centres primarily upon Mahé and is focused upon cultural and religious festivals and sporting (mostly fishing) competitions. Don''t expect too much hi-tech razzamataz - enjoy the informal island mood and join the fun!
February
The month of the Kavadi Thaipoosum Festival, when Seychellois Hindus carry milk in small pots, offering it to Lord Murugan (the warrior deity of the hills).March
The middle of the month sees SUBIOS 2007 - an annual underwater film and image festival combining daytime diving and snorkelling activities with evening film, video and slide presentations by speakers from around the world. March also brings La Semaine de la Francophonie, a celebration of the Seychelles'' French connections.April
The eyes of local fishing fans will be on the International Rotary Annual Fishing Tournament weekend (for both trolling and bottom fishing).May
FetAfrik is a big May event here - is a multi-artistic festival that''s, a colourful and lively expression of the islands'' African and Creole culture.June
Coinciding with Seychelles National Day on 18th June is the Agricultural & Horticultural Show - a key 3-day event showcasing interesting displays and exhibits. The June Festival of Classical Music, a joint Seychelles-Kenya occasion feature professional musicians, choristers and soloists from several countries.July
The Miss Regatta Beauty Pageant is a celebration of youth, fashion, design, music and beauty'' - and why not? The Seychelles Round Table Regatta is a 2-day funfair event held at Beau Vallon beach, with watersports events its focus.August
This month sees the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of Mary - dedicated to the church of La Digue and highly popular with Seychellois from all islands, who flock to La Digue for the occasion.September
Vinayagar Chadurthi is celebrated by Seychelles Hindu faithful to mark the anniversary of Lord Vinayagar, the Elephant God.October
There''s a Creole mood in the air at the end of October as the Festival Kreol kicks in - hear it in the music, feel it in the rhythm and taste it in the food. The Festival Kreol is the top event of the Seychelles cultural calendar, offering the visitor a week full of the colours, sounds, flavours and fragrances of this corner of the Creole world.November
The Hindu Deepavali festival signifies the advent of joy and happiness, when the goddess Lakshmi graces the shops and houses and showers her blessings upon her worshippers!Apart perhaps from Mahe Island, luxury holidays to the Seychelles are not really a destination that''s strong on sightseeing (only on Mahe and Praslin can you hire a car). The beach, the sea and relaxation are top of most visitors'' agendas - and each is a core feature of the islands'' special magic. Encircled by seas of the purest blue, these 100 or so islands lie scattered across the Indian Ocean. Some, of granite, rear dramatically from sea to sky, draped in rich vegetation and brilliant flowers of the tropics. Others are formed of coral, and rise just feet above the sea. Wherever you travel in the Seychelles lagoons and coral sand beaches are rarely far away. Enjoy a stress free luxury holiday in Seychelles, the holiday experience of a lifetime!