Seychelles: The Honeymooner’s paradise
If you can picture images of leaning palm trees, white beaches, lush wild interiors and crystal blue waters, then you can picture the Seychelles. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, the famous archipelago is located 1,600kms from the east coast of Africa.
Whether you stick to the three main islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue or explore the outlying islands, you will be spoilt for choice. Apart from sunbathing on some of the most exquisite beaches in the world, such as Anse Source d’Argent and Anse Soleil you can trek into the lush, mountainous interior of Mahé island, dive with the critters of the deep at Shark Bank or island hop your way across the archipelago discovering jungle trails, turquoise waters and deserted coves.
The islands are also home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the legendary Vallee de Mai on Praslin island and the jaw dropping coral reef of Aldabra. Dive the azure water and discover the corals of Aldabra, the largest raised coral atoll on earth. Take a guided tour of Morne Seychellois National Park and explore the island’s mountainous interior.
The Seychelles are blessed with year-long warm, tropical weather. The wind free months of April and October are the best months for diving and snorkeling, when the water is warmer and clearer. The travel agencies Tripooly, Chologhuri.com; and Cosmos Holiday offer custom tailor-made packages. You can budget accordingly with the different offers of package tours. For specific costs, you can visit www.tripooly.com, www.chologhuri.com and www.cosmosholiday.com.bd.
