On a Seychelles vacation there is no rush, no pressing to-do list, no sense of urgency. Instead, it’s all about days filled with quietude, stunning land and seascapes, and unobtrusive pampering. It’s about endless swathes of sand skirting a perfect blue ocean. It’s about a holiday in paradise. A holiday that begins the moment it’s conceived of, when Enchanting Travels takes on the job of creating your bespoke itinerary. No headache of planning or wondering where to go; leave that to the experts.
Time stands still, when the wind dies down and the setting sun leaves a brilliant orange glow in the sky. With your toes buried in the soft white sand, sip your tropical cocktail, and watch the vivid changing colors above the horizon.
Off the east coast of Africa, the 115 islands of the country of Seychelles are not just for secluded romantic getaways on a private island. They are also about happy family times filled with exploration and gelling with nature. On Curieuse Island visit the Aldabra giant tortoises, said to have life a span of over two hundred years. Walking on trails on Cousin Island, you’ll encounter diverse land and sea birds, reptiles, and thriving mangroves. In the palm forests of the Vallée de Mai hike along paths and trails that cross waterfalls and giant flora.
You’ll enjoy the highest quality of snorkeling, scuba diving, and fishing. And luxurious resorts that cater to your every whim. This is after all the Seychelles.
Places: Cape Town (4 days) → Kruger South (3) → Mahe (3) → Praslin Island (4) → Mahe (1)
Tour Highlights: Wine Tasting, Contemporary Cosmopolitan Culture, Winelands and Wine Farms, Game Drives, Game Walks, Rugged Landscape...
Ideal For: Beaches Wildlife & Safaris Wine & Food
Places: Mahe (3 days) → La Digue Island (3) → Praslin Island (5) → Mahe (1)
Tour Highlights: Spectacular Fauna, Famous Beaches, Culture and History, Anse Source d’Argent Beaches, Black Paradise Flycatcher, Interesting...
Ideal For: Beaches Relaxation & Spas
The climate in the Seychelles is tropical. Follow this link for an overview on when to travel to these stunning islands.
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Seychelles is an extremely safe destination for your vacation, whether you are traveling alone or with your family. However, it is best to take some simple safety measures to ensure that your holiday is stress-free. Follow this link for more information about safety in Seychelles.
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The Seychellois, the citizens who live in the Seychelles, are from varied ethnicities, many of which come from Africa, and this is reflected in all elements of the culture from music to cooking to architecture! Having said this, there is no indigenous culture to the country. Creole, French and English are the primary languages spoken in the Seychelles.
Influenced by Polynesian, Arcadian and Indian styles, folk music plays a big role, and you can expect some heavy beats of drumming and wonderful singing during your Seychelles tour. About 90% of Seychellois are Catholic and there are also Protestant Christians, Muslims and Hindus inhabiting the islands.
Even with organized religion in full-flow, many Seychellois believe in witchcraft, sorcery and magic as these traditions were brought over with the African slaves. The Seychellois also believe in ghosts and during your Seychelles tours you may find each island has its own myths and fables. It is not uncommon for shamans, known as bonom di bwa (man of the woods), to consult on daily life.
You can expect excellent food during your private Seychelles tour! Taking the best of African, American, Indian, British, Chinese and French cuisine, the dishes are varied with their tangy, sweet and spicy flavors. For example, it would not be unusual to find yourself eating a giant crab soup with ingredients of sweet potato and citronella!
Chillies are prominent in the cuisine, with a different variety used for different dishes. You can expect all sorts of seafood, from shark, kingfish and barracuda to octopus, red snapper and jack fish, and Seychelles beef is the term used to describe turtle meat. Fish and rice make up much of the cuisine of Seychelles, but are usually served with delicious aromas like coconut milk.
Enjoy a vast array of tropical fruits and vegetables that are grown locally, such as spinach, aubergine, calabashes, breadfruit, lychee, guava and melon. On your Seychelles holidays, you ‘ll find that every ingredient is fresh because of transport challenges!
The Enchanting Travels team is happy to help you plan your private and luxurious Seychelles holidays.
Oh arrr me hearties! If you wish to experience some true pirate history then there is no place like the the Seychelles beaches. The islands’ coves were once ideal havens for smugglers and they were the only inhabitants when Europeans discovered them. The French settled in the Seychelles in 1770, but then control went to the British during the Napoleonic Wars.
During this time the population stood at around 7,000 and important crop-producing estates were established. Slaves from Africa and Arab nations were brought to the islands. The whites (known as the Gran’bla or big whites), originating from France, dominated over plantations even after the British prohibited slavery in 1853.
The Seychelles gained its independence in 1976, except for a few islands retained under British Indian Ocean Territory, including the US military base of Diego Garcia. With the country considered one of the least crowded in the world, it is no wonder that Seychelles holidays are exceedingly popular with honeymooners and leisure travelers.
