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The Seychelles really is an island paradise, with a superb climate and idyllic aplm fringed white sand beaches.

The Seychelles are found 750 miles from mainland Africa, and consist of two main islands - Mahé and Praslin. The population is descendants from French settlers who arrived in 1770 and African slaves from Mauritius.

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Last visit to Seychelles: Nov 1986
Intro Updated Jan 29, 2005
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Sharp coral Warnings and Dangers (1)

Wading ashore from the boat on Cerf Island, we discovered that many of the corals have very sharp edges. It may be worth... more travel advice

Tea factory Things to Do (7)

As part of a round-the-island tour, we had a very interesting guided tour of a tea factory, from the picking, the... more travel advice

Snorkelling Sports & Outdoors (4)

The sports centre next door to the hotel will do free hire of snorkelling equipment, but the reef just outside the hotel... more travel advice

Sailing Sports & Outdoors (4)

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SLLiew Jan 17, 2008 at 11:08 AM

Amazing page of a less travelled island archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Enjoyed your pics and tips. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, SL :)
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Dyesebel Oct 29, 2007 at 2:33 AM

Great tips!My husband and I plan to go there next year,probably on April. But i'm still undecided whether to stay in Mahè or Praslin.Coral Strand is also my first choice in Mahè,thanks for sharing!
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LotusV8 Aug 15, 2007 at 9:54 AM

Great page! Seychelles on my wishlist
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juliewong Dec 26, 2006 at 7:24 AM

Beautiful pictures and great tips. Another paradise...
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SabrinaSummerville Oct 7, 2006 at 2:00 AM

I would love to see the Seychelles. Thank you for the tips and the beautiful pics.
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AprilA Jul 11, 2005 at 5:00 PM

I love your pages on the Seychelles. This is one of my dream destinations! Thanks for taking me there on my computer for a little while. Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures and travel tips.
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freya_heaven Jun 6, 2005 at 1:56 PM

I didnt realise they had tea plantations in the Seychelles! How bizzare to fine a load of Russian soldiers there, that a great place to be sent to! lol. Love your footprints pic (~_~)
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keida84 Apr 3, 2005 at 7:02 AM

I came back for a look at the Seychelles. I had forgotten they were from French descent. Truly paradise, like Bora Bora Thanks, Kat
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Bernd_L Feb 11, 2005 at 4:40 AM

Great pics and tips about a dream destination. The name 'Seychelles' alone makes me forget the nasty weather outside my window.
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kyoub Feb 6, 2005 at 6:52 PM

Thanks for sharing your tips and photos of this beautiful island. A great place to observe nature.