| The Seychelles islands cluster, off the coast of Africa | | | | made from the natural upheaval of coral reefs; the |
| in the Indian Ocean, is a tropical remote location. This | | | | surrounding waters are teeming with reef fish and |
| collection of 115 islands is home to some of the | | | | beautiful living corals. This environment provides a |
| world's rarest wildlife. Unlike many of the other island | | | | perfect location for scuba divers and snorkelers. |
| clusters in the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles is large | | | | Many resorts offer classes in scuba and rentals for |
| enough to support a healthy population of natives. | | | | the equipment necessary to become immersed in this |
| Because some of the islands are fairly distant from | | | | natural wonder. To further experience the Indian |
| one another, travel between them is accomplished | | | | Ocean at its finest, surfboards and para sails are |
| by small airplanes, ferry or helicopter. If seeing nature | | | | available for rental at many Seychelles hotels and |
| is the goal, a private helicopter transport between | | | | resorts. In addition, if sailing is of interest, there is a |
| islands is breathtaking. | | | | yacht club on the capital island and many of the |
| On the capital island Victoria, there are marketplaces | | | | resorts have sailboats for hourly rent. Sailing through |
| filled with cultural arts and crafts, museums detailing | | | | the beautiful clear waters and the gentle breeze |
| the rich French culture of the area, five-star | | | | surrounding these magnificent islands is a once in a |
| restaurants featuring exquisite local cuisine and even | | | | lifetime opportunity. |
| a golf-course. Many Seychelles hotels and resorts are | | | | Although the cities in the Seychelles Islands are fairly |
| attractive destinations in and of themselves. On | | | | modern, especially in the capital district, many of the |
| some of the smaller islands it is possible to schedule a | | | | smaller remote islands still contain Creole natives that |
| local guide for a hiking trip or boat tour around the | | | | are untouched by civilization. Be sure to visit these |
| island. On these nature excursions, a glimpse of the | | | | with the local natives that inhabit some of the |
| rare giant tortoise is not uncommon. In addition, the | | | | remote islands and learn how they make a living by |
| islands feature lush green jungles alive with local birds, | | | | farming and fishing in the traditional way. By visiting |
| like the glamorous Seychelles Flycatcher. In fact, the | | | | with these people and removing oneself from |
| Garden of Eden, from the Judaeo/Christian faith, is | | | | civilization, even for only an hour, is a life changing |
| said to be located in the Vallée de Mai on | | | | experience and will instill a feeling of appreciation of |
| Praslin Island. Be sure to visit this magnificent place. | | | | nature. |
| Protecting wildlife as a natural resource is so | | | | Whether you are interested in hiking, sailing, scuba |
| important to the culture of these islands that many | | | | diving, culture, food or relaxation, Seychelles Island |
| have been designated as wildlife conservatories and | | | | hotels and resorts offer something for everyone. |
| refuges. | | | | Their secluded locale, scintillating scenery and friendly |
| For the more adventuresome vacation, there are | | | | natives make the Seychelles Islands an unforgettable |
| high impact activities galore. Most of these islands are | | | | vacation experience like no other. |