The Seychelles is one of the most sought after and photographed destinations in the World. The merename conjures up images of a paradise like no other, and a visit to these idyllic islands will re-awaken your senses and create a feeling of harmonious well being that is second to none. Lying in the heart of the Indian Ocean, this archipelago was a strategic location for Seafaring adventurers such as Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch, French and English.

The islands are located 1000 miles away from anywhere in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Being the only mid-oceanic granitic islands on earth, makes Seychelles a unique haven for the discerning traveller, especially those seeking to be close to such extraordinary natural beauty and ecological majesty

Flying Time: Approx 10 hours to Male.

Time: GMT +4 hours.

Visa Requirements: British passport holders do not require a visa for stay of less than 30 days.

Health Requirements: Malaria & Typhoid are recommended, however please check with your GP prior to departure.

Currency: Rupee (approx. SCR 10.00 = £1 / The US dollar is also widely accepted)

Best Buys: Handicrafts

Tourist Office: www.seychelles.com

Full Day Reef Safari
Starting with a transfer to Victoria's marina to board our 80-foot Catamarran "Catalina" for the trip to the middle of the harbour, where we stop to feed the fish and explore the underwater world from the comfort of our semi-submersible. The tour continues with a cruise around the 6 islands of the Marine Park, with a stop for swimming and snorkelling, before we land on Cerf Island. A typical and delicious lunch awaits you on Cerf Island, at the "Kapok Restaurant" under the shade of the Badamier and Takamaka trees.
Price: £54.00 per person

Sunset Cruise Classic on-board the 80-foot Catamarran "Catalina", including Tropical Cocktails, Live Entertainment & Dinner

Follow the sun going down behind Silhouette Island for a romantic sunset cruise from Victoria. Tropical Cocktails will be offered during the cruise, accompanied by beautiful Creole music performed by our talented musicians. By the time the sun has disappeared within the depths of the horizon, our staff on board will be getting ready to serve dinner under the starlit sky. Dinner by candlelight to the sound of the waves lapping against the hull of the catamaran. After swaying to the rhythm of the sega beat, we start cruising back to Mahe under the watchful eye of the Southern Cross.
Price: £54.00 per person

Full Day Discovery Tour of Mahe Island
Highly recommended as an ideal introduction to the Seychelles' way of life. The tour begins with a transfer from the hotel to the Botanical Gardens in the suburb of Victoria. The next stop is the colonial centre of "the world's smallest capital", Victoria. Highlights to visit are the court buildings, museum, post office, Little Ben clock-tower [twin of the one outside London's Victoria Station ]. A turn around the corner takes one to the only set of traffic lights on Mahe island, next to the 'Codevar' building where local crafts, including the renowned Kreol Or [Creole Gold] are on display for sale. A walk across Albert Street leads one to the focal point of the town, its colourful market where stalls of fresh fish, tropical fruits & vegetables, herbs & spices, are displayed in an abundance of fragances. This is followed by a drive across the Sans Soucis mountain pass, with a photo stop at the historical Mission Lodge, en-route to the quaint hillside Creole restaurant for lunch in the midst of the rolling hills of Takamaka, south Mahe. After lunch, the tour continues around the southern tip of the island to the restored colonial plantation of 'Jardin du Roi', which is steeped in the short history of the Creoles and the Georges family.
Price: £41.00 per person