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Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve (“May Valley”) is a nature park and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the island of Praslin, Seychelles. It consists of a well-preserved palm forest, flagship species made up of the island endemic coco de mer, as well as five other endemic palms. The coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica), a monocot tree in the Arecaceae (palm family), has the largest seeds (double nut seed) of any plant Read more...
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Anse Source d’Argent, in the south-west of La Digue, has often been described as the most beautiful beach in the world, and it is certainly one of the Seychelles’ most famous attractions. The beautiful mix of turquoise water, golden sand, and impressive boulders makes it a unique prospect worldwide. Access to Anse Source d’Argent is via the Union Estate, which Read more...
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Beau Vallon is a bay on the north western coast of Mahé in the Seychelles. Beau Vallon Beach is a very frequented and maybe the most popular on the island. It is known as a base for diving and snorkelling due to its clear waters and coral reefs. Besides many smaller hotels, it has three major ones – Le Meridien – Fisherman’s Cove, the Berjaya Beau Vallon and the Read more...
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Anse Georgette is outstandingly beautiful, and an unsung hero of Praslin’s beaches. While Anse Lazio wins awards worldwide, Anse Georgette keeps quiet, hidden away in the grounds of the Constance Lemuria resort, remaining empty, untouched and a wonderful shade of blue. What makes it so unique – apart from being completely undeveloped – is that there isn’t a single rock or piece of Read more...
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Denis Island is a living, breathing island community, for those who believe giving back to nature is the only way to receive its bounty in return.It’s a place where you can bathe along beaches renowned the world over for their pristine beauty, snorkel in a sea turtle sanctuary, spot some of the rarest birds on earth, and go sport-fishing at Read more...
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Fregate Island Private is an island in Seychelles. The island is the easternmost of the granitic Inner Islands of the Seychelles (55 km (34 mi) east of Mahé). It is 2.07 square kilometres (0.80 square miles) and is primarily known for the Oetker Collection’s secluded private luxury resort which funds an environmental programme to restore habitat and protect rare species. The beach on the island, Anse Victorin, was voted Read more...
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Anse Lazio is a beach situated in the northwest of Praslin Island, Seychelles, considered by Lonely Planet to be the best beach on Praslin, and one of the best in the archipelago. Located to the north east of Madagascar, east of Zanzibar and south of Socotra, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, it has clear water and pleasing scenery, luring a large portion of Praslin’s tourists.The beach is bordered by large granite boulders. Read more...
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Phú Quốc ,is the largest island in Vietnam. Phú Quốc and nearby islands, along with distant Thổ Chu Islands, is part of Kiên Giang Province as Phú Quốc District, the island has a total area of 574 square kilometres (222 sq mi) and a permanent population of approximately 103,000. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, the district of Phú Quốc includes the island proper and 21 smaller islets. Dương Đông town, is located Read more...
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Built in the 1840s in glorious early-Victorian style (and renovated in 1999), this national landmark, which is also Victoria’s main market, is the place to buy the freshest fruit and fish and the most pungent spices. The market is a colorful place to browse for souvenirs and is particularly lively on Saturday mornings (closed Sundays). Read more...
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The Seychelles Natural History Museum is a natural history museum in the Seychelles.The museum is located in next to the main post office in Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles, on Mahé Island.The displays include sections on botany, zoology, geology and anthropology. There are also some items related to the history of the Seychelles People’s Militia, the Seychelles People’s Liberation Army and the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces. Read more...
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Located on Domaine de Val des Près, in Au Cap on the east coast of Mahé, the Seychelles Craft Village is one place worth adding to your itinerary when visiting this beautiful area. The craft village is not just for buying your souvenirs, it’s an area dedicated to preserving and sharing Seychelles’ history, culture and traditions. In the village you’ll find the Read more...
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The National Cultural Centre is to be found on Victoria’s State House Avenue, close to the State House, where it comes with a collection of historical artefacts and cultural objects that relate the story of the peoples of the islands. Also here is a display of various works of art, which often depict local scenery and landscapes. Read more...
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Anse Volbert, also known as Praslin’s very own Cote d’Or, is probably the most popular beach on the island, and certainly the longest. It is so long, in fact, that it passes by many different accommodations, ensuring that there is a steady stream of visitors on the beach, especially in front of these various establishments. Access is likely to be Read more...
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Baie Lazare is a beautiful sweeping bay, with the Kempinski resort at one end and the Lazare Picault hotel at the other, but precious little in between. The waters here can be rough between June and October when swimming is not recommended, but the beach is often empty and the views are stunning, making it a great place for a walk even if the waves Read more...
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