Seychelles Like islands in a dream, this is paradise made perfect
Sometimes size is everything, and in the case of Seychelles it’s a matter of small is beautiful. This Indian Ocean archipelago may be compact but it’s one of the most idyllic destinations. Bask on talcum-powder beaches, take a dip in topaz waters, dive with manta rays, mingle with locals or escape to a private island. No wonder Seychelles is known for being a celebrity honeymoon hotspot but it also offers something for everyone, not just loved-up A-listers. Whatever you’re dreaming of, we can make it happen.
Where it is
Indian Ocean
When to go
October to November
Why go there
Pristine beaches
Natural beauty
Relaxation
What to see
Anse Lazio
Valleé de Mai
Victoria Market
Hit that perfect beach
Praslin’s Anse Lazio – half a mile of sand the colour of icing sugar, coconut palm trees, and crystal-clear waters – is rightly among the most photographed beaches in the world.
Find peace and seclusion
Craving isolation and total privacy? Come over all Robinson Crusoe on exclusive island resorts where you can be barefoot all day or hang out with giant tortoises.
Shop with the locals
Get an insight into local life at the vibrant Victoria Market on the largest island, Mahé, where fresh produce and spices are piled high.
Walk among the big nuts
The lush Vallée de Mai is where the legendary coco de mer palm grows. The gargantuan nuts are the world’s largest seed, and aren’t found anywhere else on earth.
Travel in Seychelles
Transportation in Seychelles mainly depends on which island you’re based. Larger islands like Mahé and Praslin have great infrastructure so that getting around is a dream. Small islands such as Bird Island, Desroches Island and La Digue can be navigated almost entirely on foot. Inter-island flights, operated by Air Seychelles – in addition to private seaplanes or helicopters and an extensive boat network – make Seychelles ideal for island hopping. Wherever you go, remember to relax: you’re on island time: punctuality isn’t prized.
Seychelles facts
An archipelago of 115 tropical islands off East Africa, Seychelles is named after Jean Moreau de Séchelles who was the French Minister of Finance under King Louis XV. The islands remained part of France until 1814 when they were seized by the British, finally becoming independent in 1976. Seychelles is not a large country in land area (not even three times the size of Liechtenstein) but is home to around 100,000 people as well as the Aldabra giant tortoise.
Time zone
UTC +4
Flight time
11 hours from Switzerland
Local currency
Seychellois rupee
Dialling code
+248
