About Seychelles

So you finally decided to go to the famous vacation place Seychelles, but the question is do you know the important facts about Seychelles for you to be able to prepare and to enjoy your stay there?  Below are the things you should know before starting your trip:

*The local time in Seychelles is GMT +4.

*Creole, French, and English are the languages spoken in the islands

*As for important health information, if you come from an infected place and reach Seychelles, you first have to undergo yellow fever shots within six days.  It is also advisable to have immunization from typhoid and Hepatitis A.  You also should not forget to bring your own medicine bag with the following contents: diarrhea medication (you’ll never know when you’ll have traveler’s diarrhea), insect repellent, sun block, etc.  You may be able those stuff in Seychelles but they might be more costly and might not be in stock.

*You should be extra cautious if you arrive in Seychelles during rainy season because there is a higher risk of obtaining the Chikungunya virus and dengue fever from mosquito bites.  Never walk bare foot because there is a risk of getting leptospirosis.

*In terms of water, tap water in Seychelles is safe as it meets WHO standards but most vacationers prefer to drink bottled water which is all over the shops.  Seychelles vegetables and fruits should be peeled before you eat them and as for the meat in Seychelles, that should be well cooked.

*As for clinics and hospitals in Seychelles, they are limited.  You will find a hospital in Victoria though as well as a few private clinics.

*Seychelles safety information shows that crime is not common and staying in the islands are normally free of trouble.  Just make sure to be vigilant after dark specifically in the city of Victoria and other isolated places.  Do not bring your valuables to the beaches because those would be the target of petty thieves.  It is also advisable for the women not to walk alone in the beaches.

*As for the customs in Seychelles, visitors can sun bathe topless on some beaches but being fully nude is prohibited.  Wearing camouflage clothes is illegal and homosexuality is not accepted.

It is best to remember and follow all these tips to have a hassle free vacation in Seychelles.  In any trip, you should be prepared and knowledgeable about your destination.

Seychelles Islands

For the island hopping aficionados, one of the best destinations would be Seychelles because of the fact that it is composed of around 115 islands that lie about 1600km off the eastern coast of Africa.  The following are the islands that island lovers should never forget to visit during their Seychelles travel.

Mahe – this is the largest island in the city and is said to be the “transportation hub” for an island hopping activity as well as an excursion to other islands within Seychelles.

Praslin – if you are a beach lover, then never miss out on visiting the island of Praslin as it is proud of having a number of amazing beaches like Anse Lazio, Anse Boudin, Anse Possession, Anse Kerlan, Anse La Farine, and a lot more.

La Digue – this is the home to the rare black paradise fly catcher as well as a number of legendary beaches an example of which is the Anse ource d’Argent.

Aride Island – if you are into unspoilt islands, then the Aride Island will fascinate you.  Here in this island you will find rare species of plants or flora such as the Wright Gardenia.  The waters of the island are also bursting with fish life such as Dolphins.  So if you want to go Dolphin Watching stay on Aride Island.

Bird Island – sparkling white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, etc. make up Bird Island.  You’ll have to get on a 30-minite flight from Mahe to reach this Island where you can spend the night in the Bird Island Lodge.

Cerf Island – this is the island for those who love to snorkel and to swim.  This is the closest island to Mahe Island and is located within the Ste. Anne Marine National Park.

Cousin Island – bird watchers will surely love it in Cousin Island where the rares bird in the islands, the Seycheller Bush Warbler is found as well as the Seychelles Magpie Robin.

Curieuse Island – they say to never leave Seychelles without getting a coco de mer which you should have a permit to take home to your native land.  You can find the coco de mer in Curieuse Island as well as the giant land tortoise and different mangrove species for the nature lovers.

These are just a few of the islands that you can visit in the Seychelles.  The Seychelles islands not only boast of great beaches but also of great flora and fauna that are a joy to view.