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Don't be sucked into buying a coco de mer....first of all, it will cost you about $5,000 US dollars, because there are only three places in the world where these giant coco de mer palm trees grow, and they are all in the Seychelles. They are under protection but there is a huge black market. The nuts grow in the shape of human 'private parts'--male and female respectively, and are said to be an aphrodesiac. However, if you get caught trying to take one out of the country or stealing or using one even while in the country, you might stay in the Seychelles much lnger than anticipated, up to 5 years in jail! (By the way, we decorated the one hanging in our hotel room with the hibiscus flower...the hotel staff put hibiscus flowers all over our room and we didn't know where to put them. They do NOT grow as a part of the coco de mer, hehe)
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margaret8 Wed Nov 4, 2009 23:49 UTC
Thank you for the insight! What are the "not-to-miss" places to see for four people who are adventurous but not able to spend a ton of money? I really appreciate your reply. I have my heart set on these beautiful islands as a future trip! | gilesb5 Tue Oct 16, 2007 21:08 UTC
good night life in mahe if you look pirates arms victoria Barrel night club ( take a suitable weapon ) or Katulo | Aig Tue Sep 5, 2006 15:47 UTC
It's nice beaches and tropical sun. Not much apart from this. On islands corralls can make it painful, if you try to swim. Not easy, if possible at all, to find decent food and nightlife very limited, if at all. But, yes, I liked it too ...:))) | tahoesasha Fri Jan 6, 2006 07:32 UTC
likewise here, Maldives and Moorea top the list, but now Seychelles (and Thailand!!) beckon...wonderful page, you are an asset to VT! |
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