Seychelles

The Seychelles are a cluster of 155 islands and 40 islets in the Indian ocean some 1500 Km off the Africa’s east coast northeast of Madagascar.  Its gorgeous white sand beaches dotted with palm trees and giant limestone formations rising up out of the sand are considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world.  The current Seychellois people are a mix of French, English, African and Asian descendants, the vast majority of which live on the archipelago’s 3 main islands – Mahe Island, Praslin and La Digue.  With 6 national marine parks, several bird sanctuaries, the world’s largest raised coral atoll, and over 40% of its land area protected as national parks, the Seychelles are a true nature lover’s tropical paradise.  The Vallée de Mai on Praslin Island is so pristine and beautiful that it has been some have claimed it to be the original site of the Garden of Eden.  Add the delicious local food combining French, African and Asian influences, and those traveling to the islands will never want to leave.