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Seychelles Travel Guide: 1,065 reviews and 2,141 photos

SEYCHELLES - my Synonym for Paradise!

Years ago, we could not imagine at all to really go there and be able to afford this paradise. Well, we did it for our "Silver-Wedding-Anniversary-Honeymoon".

It is one of the last paradises in the world - what I can judge from my state of knowledge so far. A relatively expensive but absolutely wonderful piece of world! And they know it! And if you can afford it - don't miss it out, this wonderful peace of world! Go there (as soon as possible, as prices do increase even more and steadily, I understand), see and "feel" it at least once in your life! It's absolutely great!

The high prices are somewhat understandable, considering that they have to literally IMPORT everything an average tourist expects!

And they have to pay these goods in a "strong" currency !

That's obviously the main reason, I assume, why "we" are only allowed to pay in one of these "strong" currencies in their restaurants etc. etc. (this fact occured very strange and annoying to me when I started my plannings, i.e. that it obviously should not be possible to pay in their own currency, i.e. with Seychelles Rupees! But - on the other hand - which trading partner outside Seychelles would in fact accept Seychelles Rupees? Well, from this point of view, I understand their "strange" policy now)!

We arranged this individual tour via "Dreamtours" (in Germany) - a small travel organizer specialising on Seychelles only! They offered the largest range of guest houses of all agencies at that time and were the best pricewise. Hotels, we found, were much too expensive (well, for us) and the guest houses are to be found in all different categories and rates, really nice and cosy ones and really well kept and - most important - relatively "affordable"! In fact we listend to people at one of our neighbour tables one day, who obviously stayed in one of these big, expensive hotels, discussing the "pros" for staying in a guest house next time: simply for reasons of cosyness and getting treated more individually and less expensive!

We did Island Hopping (Praslin, La Digue and Mahe). We landed on Mahe, flew directly on with one of these small "Island Hoppers" to Praslin (6 nights), then took the ferry to La Digue (6 nights), took the ferry again back to Praslin and "hopped" back to Mahe (8 nights - 3 in Koko Villa in the mountains and 5 in the Augerine, directly at the beach!).

If I had the chance to go back there once again, my first choice would be La Digue. We would spend only 2 to 3 days on Praslins and the rest on Mahe. But of course this is totally up to taste. I met and read reports from people, who loved Praslin best!

We found that end of May/beginning of June seemed to be a very good time to travel there, as there were even fewer tourists, probably due to the fact, that this time of the year Europe's "high season" starts and most of "us" seem to decide for a European destination then !? Well, anyway, I assume there are actually not really masses of tourist at any time of the year ! I can hardly imagine any of their beaches getting as packed as most beaches in Italy, Spain etc. ... ;-) !).

Please see my travelogues for more pics!

On tour on Mahe

Grandiose Nature .....

Anse D' Argent, La Digue

Breathtaking beaches ....

Pros and Cons

Pros:Absolutely georgeous! Splendid and exceptional beautiful nature!
Cons:Relatively expensive compared to most other destinations in the world!
In a nutshell:Definitely one of our last Paradises on Earth

Last visit to Seychelles: Jun 2001
Intro Updated Mar 30, 2004
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Comments (16)

JessH Jul 2, 2007 at 4:58 AM Report Abuse

Hallo Rita und Dieter! Sehr schoene Seiten hier mit toller Info und super Photos! Ach ja... Sandfloehe... von denen bin ich auf den Bahamas auch angeknabbert worden :-( Liebe Gruesse aus der Wueste / Jess
bijo69 Feb 10, 2007 at 6:16 AM Report Abuse

Thinking about visiting the Seychelles in March, will check out Dreamtours. Thanks for the tips!!!
madamx Nov 27, 2006 at 1:10 PM Report Abuse

Great page about the Seychelles; will have to look out for those sand fleas! Beautiful sunset picture; it looks like paradise indeed ~ Helen
dickiebird Oct 8, 2006 at 4:50 AM Report Abuse

Thank you so much, I read your sandflea story whilst I was scratching away - just got back from Praslin and these nasty bites appears, 20 on each leg and up my arm, also with an allergic reaction - its off to the doctor for me - thanks again!
bluewrasse May 26, 2006 at 6:46 AM Report Abuse

i have got sandfly bites too, from a small island in Thailand, very annoying! i thought it was not that bad, but it seems never gets sealed, 4 months already,Any treatment? Now i have to worry about my skin !!!!
deecat Apr 12, 2006 at 9:20 AM Report Abuse

What a wonderful page about Seychelles. Helpful warning and outstanding hotel tips. Beautiful, stunning photographs to accompany your well written narratives. Thanks ever so much.
Hanomax Nov 16, 2005 at 12:18 PM Report Abuse

I agree. Let me add, that t's cheaper to book via http://www.fnz.at/gatoran/seych/en_seych1.htm than via Dreamtours.
BluBluBlu Aug 30, 2005 at 3:28 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful info & photo's! Happy travels, Blu
tpangelinan Apr 2, 2005 at 3:36 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful page, sounds like the perfect island get away. Wish we could be there right now! Beautiful photos and very good coverage, thanks :o)
Helga67 Nov 7, 2004 at 1:30 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful pics and info of another paradise. Maybe we should try it for our next wedding anniversary.