Why do people love to go to Seychelles? Well, because of the good weather and the great beaches and the lovely islands in that city. Want to know a fact? Seychelles was actually deserted until the 17th century when a ship (British East India ship) decided to use the islands as a base. After 12 years, the French made claim to the islands and French setters started moving in to Seychelles and started planting and growing crops such as sweet potatoes, sugar cane, coffee, maize, etc. The British then became interested during the 18th century and it was only after the Napoleonic Wars that they were able to take control of the islands. French however still was used as the language and the culture of the French remained as well. Enough about history, the question for those interested would be how to get to Seychelles.
You’ll be glad to know that a lot of airlines are now making flights to Seychelles so you may check with your travel agency on which direct flight you can take to go there. Sample flights are the following: direct flight from London, flights from Australia through Singapore, flights from Africa and Mauritius, etc. You may also take a cruise through Victoria. Take note of the $20.00 departure tax though.
The Seychelles planes called “Air Seychelles” have regular flights to Bird and Denis Island, Fregate, Praslin, and Deroches. Charters may also be the modes of transportation to fly to other islands. Travelers may also take the ferries between La Digue, Praslin, and Mahe. Other islands not mentioned would mean that you have to charter a boat to get there.
Once you are on the islands, you should know of the other modes of transportation to get around the place. There are buses all throughout Mahe. Praslin has buses but those are only limited. You may also rent cars on Praslin and Mahe as well as taxis but taxi drivers do not normally use their taxi meters and instead would like to haggle as to how much you’ll pay for riding their transport. In La Digue, you may choose to cycle by hiring bicycles (there are a lot) or you may opt to walk for some exercise.
Take note that having a Visa is not a requirement to be able to visit Seychelles islands but what you would need would be an onward ticket, enough funds throughout your stay and a booked accommodation. You should also have a Visitor’s Permit.
