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Seychelles Natural History Museum
The Seychelles Natural History Museum
The Seychelles Natural History Museum is located next to the main post office in Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles, on Mahé Island. The building is of colonial architecture. Most of the exhibits are found on the ground floor which depict 300 years of Seychelles history, with plenty of information to put the model ships, old cannons and other historical pieces in context. Upstairs focuses on Creole culture, with displays on music, clothing, fishing and architecture. The National Museum was completely rebuilt and fitted to the modern criteria of a cultural history museum between 2016 and 2018. It is now equipped with digital displays and improved relic protection.
The National History Museum is charged with the acquisition, preservation and exhibition of historical artifacts for public benefit. Exhibits illustrating the history of Seychelles include such items as the oldest map drawn in 1517, the Stone of Possession, and object of ethnographic interest that exemplify the traditions and modes of life in times gone past. A Portuguese nautical atlas of the Indian Ocean from 1519 is one of the oldest displays. The stone of possession is the oldest monument to date in the Seychelles. Brought by captain Nicholas Morphey, it was placed at la Poudriere on the 1st November 1756. It signifies the act of possession by the French over the Seychelles islands. The stone itself has carvings depicting its French colonial ancestry.

Pierre Poivre in Seychelles
The museum shows the history of cinnamon in Seychelles. Pierre Poivre, the son of a merchant, was born in Lyon in France. In 1772 during the last year of his tenure as intendant of Ile de France and Bourbon, he organized an expedition to Seychelles with the specific purpose of creating a spice garden . By doing this, he gave Seychelles cinnamon which became a pillar of Seychelles’ economy and a source of livelihood for hundreds of inhabitants during the 20th century.
History of Defence
Items related to the history include Seychelles People’s Militia, the Seychelles People’s Liberation Army and the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces. The Seychelles People’s Defence Force is the national military of Seychelles. It consists of a number of distinct branches: the Infantry Unit, Coast Guard, Air Force and a Presidential Protection Unit.
Exhibitions
The Museum hosts exhibitions that not only illustrate the flora, fauna and geological history of Seychelles, but serve to enlighten visitors about major environmental concerns with the aim of promoting positive attitudes and actions in conserving our natural heritage. Occasionally, there will be additional exhibits upstairs but usually they are intended for school children. The museum showcases educational programmes during the school holidays.
Natural heritage
Seven prominent aspects of Seychelles’ natural heritage are showcased through exhibits and dioramas. These displays include sections on botany, zoology, geology and anthropology. The museum’s documentation and resource center contains a wealth of research material in various formats. The museum also covers Seychelles’ history such as its political, economic, Creole culture, gifts of state, national emblems and key events of the nation-building process.

Traditional wedding ceremony
Traditional wedding ceremonies at that time are also depicted. The wedding car is decorated with frangipani flowers and colorful ribbons. At the exit of the church or the place of the party, is erected an arch with palm leaves and decorated with fresh flowers. The wedding couple crosses this arc followed by guests, all accompanied by a band playing the wedding march with instruments such as guitars, violins, banjo, drums and triangles.

Traditional games
Traditional games shown include Plan Kare, Ronn, Kouk , Balon Prizonyen and Set Ros.
Plan Kare is a game that originates from “Danm” but is easier version to play. This game is played by 2 Players, each having 3 ppieces . Its Objective is to put all 3 pieces in a straight line , either vertically or horizontally or diagonally, whilst preventing your opponent from wining . Each piece can be moved only once, from one point to another .” Plan Kare a Senk” is another version of the same game,but has more lines and more pieces.
Ronn originates from French Songs (Chorus), these were sung by young girls. This game was often played by moonlight whereby the children/adults would form a circle or(line) and sing whilst acting out the song. Popular and still known songs for the game are (La Bougere, Pti Marmit, Granmanman Bebe and Lapilapon).
Kouk is a game from French origin (Cache-cache/Hide and Seek). The purpose of the game is simple: while one person counts, the other player hides, after counting to 50, the person counting tries to find the others, before they manage to come out and touch the post where he/she was counting.
Balon Prizonyen was played with a ball, being passed by two players, after the ball is passed 3 times between them , then they try to hit the other children with the ball, if you are hit , you are out “out of the game” and the others still continue to play.The game ends when everyone is out.
Set Ros originates from the game of Seven Stones , this game is played by two groups of children . The children chose 7 stones and stacked them on top of each other (biggest at the bottom). One group will be defending the stacked stone , whilst the other the attackers, one team tries to stack the stones whilst the other tries to hit them with the ball, if the attacking team is hit, then they switch positions.
The museum includes contributions from partners such as the French government and some Seychellois individuals.

Visiting Hours
On Mondays and Saturdays the museum is open from 9.30 to 12:30 AM. On Tuesdays through Fridays it opens from 9:30 to 12:00 AM and closes for lunch from 12:00 to 13:00. Again in the afternoon it is open from 13:00 to 16:30.
Entrance fees for national adults and children over 12 years is Rs 25 while foreigners pay Rs 150.
The visit to this small museum will take only one hour.
Slavery in Seychelles
The National Museums in collaboration with the National Archives and the National Library, under the aegis of the National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts is organizing a traveling exhibition entitled “The History of Slavery in Seychelles”, the exhibition will be presented in the schools in Seychelles, with the aim of educating and extending knowledge of students on the history of slavery in Seychelles.
The people of Seychelles represent an ethnic diversity that dates from the second half of the 18th century. In 1835, when the abolition of slavery came into force in all British colonies, 6,521 slaves were set free from a population of 7,500 inhabitants. This means that the population of Seychelles then must have been predominantly black.

St Paul’s Cathedral, Seychelles
St Paul’s Cathedral, Seychelles
A prominent landmark in Seychelles, St. Paul’s Cathedral, is the cathedral of the diocese and the main Anglican parish church of Victoria, Mahé. It is also the seat of the Bishop of Seychelles. The original church was once consecrated to the apostle St. Paul and stood on the site of the present church. It was blessed on 14 May 1859 by Vincent William Ryan, the first bishop of Mauritius. Over the years, the building has been extended twice: 1910 with a new tower and 1978 with an offset altar. In 1862, it withstood the Lavalas to provide shelter to families and the storage of food for people following the devastating landslide.
In December 1920 St. Paul’s became a pro-cathedral, and the name of the diocese changed from Diocese of Mauritius to the Diocese of Mauritius and the Seychelles. It was decided in 2001 to completely renew the structure. The cathedral, which was then blessed on 25 April 2004, was financed with generous donations from the government and private individuals and now offers double capacity for 800 people.
St Paul’s Cathedral is located within walking distance of the Clock tower on Albert Street. Parking is available at the Stadium Car Park on Francis Rachel Street.
The Church Building
The stalls are in dark wood, while the walls and also the flat ceiling are white washed. White columns make the church look as having three naves. The lancet windows have stained glass in the upper part, the floor is made from polished flagstones.

Archbishop
As of 1973 the Seychelles had its own bishop and so also own cathedral. In the same year within structural reforms the Anglican ‘Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean’ was established, encompassing Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles.

Seychellois James Wong is the new Anglican Archbishop of the Indian Ocean province overseeing parishes in Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles. He is the second Bishop of the Diocese of Seychelles to be elected for the position. He succeeds Ian Ernest from Mauritius. Wong was ordained an Anglican priest in 1983. He was afterwards the archdeacon of Mauritius and the rector of St Thomas’ Beau Bassin. He was elected the fourth bishop of the Diocese of the Seychelles in 2009. Wong was granted Seychelles citizenship on 11 May 2017. He was elected archbishop of the Province of the Indian Ocean, at the provincial synod, held at St. Andrew’s Church, Quatre-Bornes, Mauritius, on 26 August 2017, assuming office the following day.

Mass Times:
Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m
Saturday | 5:15 p.m. (Anticipatory)
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 Noon | 5:00 p.m.
Church Hours:
Monday- Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Confessions:
Monday-Friday: 3:45- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Parish Office Hours (Rectory at 239 Selby Ave.) :
Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Public Tours
Guided tours are offered Tuesday – Friday at 1:00 p.m. l

Takamaka Rum
In February 2002, Bernard and his older brother, Richard, officially opened Trois Frères ( Three brothers) Distillery in Seychelles. Soon after, they distilled and delivered their first ever order of Takamaka dark rum.
The Seychelles Series is distilled from molasses in a continuous column still, and diluted with natural spring water from up in the fertile green hills of Seychelles National Park.
St André Series is a collection of four rums that really show the company’s expertise in rum making. St André Series have been crafted to showcase the rich heritage and Creole traditions while at the same time pushing the boundaries of conventional rum making.
Le Clos Series is a limited edition rum. These releases tend to be from either a single or a couple of casks and are bottled at cask strength with nothing added and nothing taken away. Often limited to 800 bottles or less, these releases are great examples of the rum the company produces.

How the rum is produced
Before refined sugar and its byproduct, molasses was available in Seychelles, the company used cane juice to make the rum. At that time there was only a limited amount of sugar cane grown, what little that was produced was used to produce Baka, a local fermented cane beer. Over the years the company encouraged the farmers and residents to grow cane to boost their income.
The cane that is grown locally has distinct terroir (the combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that gives the sugar canes their distinctive character for making wine.) notes from the unique granitic soil mixed with beach sand. The green juice is rich with notes of raw sugar, floral grassiness and flavours of the sun baked soil.
Late in 2020, the company converted their old restaurant kitchen at La Plaine St André into a molasses distillery and installed a brand new continuous column still. This state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind in the Seychelles. But today, the company is able to import good quality molasses from the nearby Indian Ocean region.
After diluting the molasses with the spring water and fermenting it for three and a half days, the wash is introduced to the multi-column plant for distillation before the rum is collected.

Foursquare distillery in Barbados
Foursquare is a world famous rum distillery in the world. Takamaka imports 8 year old Bajan rum and uses it as one element in some of the rums to bring that Caribbean colour and flavour to combine with their Indian Ocean flavours.
Pressed Rum
Following the technology of California and Australian wine makers, Takamaka started making pressed rum in Seychelles using Hydrodynamic Cavitation. This is a mechanical process that brings about chemical reactions and molecular changes in liquid that would otherwise happen over time. These include the development of deep, natural flavors as well as mellowing of the rum. This allows production in small batches with a variety of different types of wood to create different flavour profiles.

Takamaka St Andre Series consists of the following rums.
Takamaka Extra Noir
Part of the St André series, Takamaka Extra Noir is a dark rum from the Seychelles, aged in a combination of new French oak and bourbon barrels. Rich yet elegant with high ester funk and notes of vanilla and wood spice. Extra Noir is a blend of pot and column distilled molasses rum, soaked with French oak then pressed with both French and ex-bourbon wood. Finally, the rum was allowed to settle in ex French cane rum casks for 60 days.
This full bodied punchy rum retains some high ester funk and spicy elements from the French oak, and notes of vanilla and sweet undertones from the ex-bourbon. No sugar, non-chill filtered and bottled at 43% Alcohol by volume. Ideal for a long, serious highball.

Takamaka White Habitation Velier
Habitation Velier Takamaka White is a white rum made from sugar cane grown on the granite soil of the island of Mahé. The distillation is carried out in a column and repasse still by the Trois Frères distillery in La Plaine Saint-André. This edition of Pure Single Rum has a congeners content of 466.2 grams per hectolitre of pure alcohol, of which 12.2 grams are esters. Congeners are minor compounds other than ethanol that occur naturally in alcohol beverages as a result of distilling and fermenting processes. When primary alcohol is treated with a carboxylic acid in the presence of sulphuric acid a compound is formed. This compound has a sweet smell. The compound obtained is called ester. The chemical reaction occurring in the formation of the ester is known as an esterification reaction.
Velier Takamaka white rum is a limited edition bottled in 2021. Very aromatic, it can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

Takamaka Overproof Rum
This is an overproof rum from the Takamaka range, produced using molasses distilled in a column still. The rum is bottled up at a hefty 69% Alcohol by volume. This should be well-diluted before being enjoyed. One can also find aromas of cane, or rather of cane sugar, as well as a freshness of citrus zest.

Takamaka Pti Lakaz Rum
This St André Series rum is a blend of pot still rum from Seychelles distillery Takamaka, matured in four different casks, and eight-year-old Bajan rum from Foursquare Distillery from Barbados. Pti Lakaz is a testament to what tropical aging can do for a rum. The palate offers notes of dried apricot, star anise, dried fruit, cocoa and nutmeg that linger in the finish.

Takamaka Grankaz Rum
A blend of rums from Takamaka distillery in the Seychelles and Foursquare distillery in Barbados, Grankaz has been matured in a combination of casks, including virgin French oak and ex-bourbon oak before being bottled as part of its St André Series. The palate is herbal and sweet, with notes of vanilla, butterscotch, garden herbs, stewed fruits and toasted oak that linger in the finish.
Takamaka Zepis Kreol Rum
Zepis Kreol is a blend of pot and column distilled molasses rum infused with locally-grown spices, combined with eight-year-old rum from Foursquare, Barbados and rested in ex-bourbon barrels before being bottled as part of its St André Series. The palate offers notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, tropical fruit and caramel that linger in the finish.
Takamaka Rum Zenn
Un-aged rum is pressed with American oak chips for colour and texture. It’s a softly honeyed style with light notes of vanilla and brown sugar, ideal for punches and classic cocktails.
Takamaka Rum Blanc
Named after the region on the southern tip of Mahé island, part of the Seychelles, this is a crisp and clean spirit perfect for mixing. This is at the slightly higher strength of 38% which means it can legally be called a rum.
Run Distillery Visit
A journey to Seychelles isn’t complete without a stop at Takamaka Distillery. The Takamaka Rum Distillery Tour and Garden Tour are very informative and are among the most popular Seychelles sites. The visit is usually followed by lunch at the La Plaine St. André restaurant & bar at the distilleries which serves Creole cuisine.
The distillery is open for tourists visiting from Monday to Friday: 10:30 – 16:30. Saturday and Sunday Closed.

Takamaka, Seychelles
Takmaka Beach
Takamaka
Takamaka is a tropical flowering plant and a member of the genus Calophyllum native to some equatorial region and Indonesia. These plants are mainly distributed in Asia, with some species in Africa, the Americas, Australasia, and the Pacific Islands. They are of particular importance to traditional shipbuilding of the larger Austronesian Outrigger ships and were carried with them in the Austronesian Expansion as they migrated to Oceania and Madagascar. They were comparable in importance to how oaks were in European shipbuilding and timber industries.
Many species are used for their wood. Some are hardwood trees that can reach 30 meters in height. They tend to grow rapidly. The wood has been used to build boats, flooring, and furniture, and made into plywood. This species is also planted in coastal landscaping as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Takamaka is also the name of several places in the Indian Ocean: a village in Reunion, a region of Mahé, Seychelles, and two islands in the Chagos Archipelago.
Takamaka, Seychelles
Takamaka is one of the 26 administrative regions of Mahé, Republic of Seychelles. It is located on the southern part of the island of Mahé. The population of Takamaka is estimated at around 3,000. Economic activity centres around traditional farming, fishing and tourism.
Like in all other districts, there is a primary school, health center, police station and District Administration Office, all grouped around or near the local Roman Catholic Church of Saint Mary Magdalene.
It takes about an hour to commute by public bus to the capital, Victoria, some 25 km away and centre for all administrative and commercial activities. Regular public bus service runs daily from around 05.30 to 20.00hours.
Shopping in Takamaka
There are many shopping malls in Takamaka such as Amy’s Shopping Zone, Kumar &Kumar Supermarket, SeySell, Srisha, MNL Trading, MakiShop-BeauVallon, Passjocenter, Roots Seychelles, Mike’s Store, Cocofarmsc and many more.
There are also several clothing Stores in Takamaka such as Matalan, Billabong, Quiksilver, La Plage Beachwear Boutique/Valmer Resort, Wedding in Seychelles, and many more.
Hotels in Takamaka
Paradise Chalets Yoga And Wellness
Located in Takamaka directly opposite Anse Parnel beach and the 1.7 km Anse Capucins Trail. Each chalet is built with exquisite interior design, containing a bedroom, living room with open and fully equipped kitchens and a large terrace with stunning views of Anse Parnel Bay. Every chalet is fitted with individually controlled air conditioning units in the living room and bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free WiFi and a Nespresso coffee machine. The chalets also come with a hairdryer, dressing gowns, custom designed linen from Turkey and daily maid service. Free parking is available on site for guests. A popular surfers restaurant is located right opposite the hotel.

Surfers Beach Self Catering Chalets
Situated along a white sand beach, Surfer’s Beach Self Catering Chalets offers several chalets, a restaurant and private on-site parking. The Self-catering chalets all come with air-conditioning, ceiling fans and offer free WiFi in all rooms. Each chalet has an open-plan lounge, dining and kitchenette. The lounge area features flat-screen TV and the kitchenette includes a 2-plate induction hob, a fridge and a microwave.

Demeure de CapMacon
Situated amidst tropical jungle and overlooking the Indian Ocean, guests at Demeure De Cap Macon can enjoy the view from the large veranda. It is 150m from the Anse Forbans beach. The spacious suites feature modern-colonial design with individual features such as four-poster beds, vaulted ceilings or an exposed stone wall. Each unit is equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Meals can be prepared in the private kitchenette attached to each room or on the barbecue facilities.

Chez Batista Villas
Located on the Anse Takama coast, Villa Chez Batista offers beachfront accommodation surrounded by green gardens. This small hotel comprises six bungalows and 18 rooms. Guests have access to free WiFi at the restaurant and bar and an outdoor pool. It is also within easy reach of other beautiful beaches such as Anse Soleil, Anse Marie Louise, Anse Forbans and the famous Intendance beach.

Charlotte Villa
This is a 3-star property within 2 km of Le Jardin Du Roi Spice Garden. Each room at Charlotte Villa is air-conditioned and comes with a TV with satellite channels. Each unit has a sitting area for your relaxation. A terrace or balcony are featured in most rooms, while every room features a luxurious private bathroom with free toiletries. The guest house has barbecue facilities and offers sea views. The accommodation features windsurfing, snorkelling and diving. There are good restaurants nearby.

Banyan Tree Seychelles
Located in Intendance Bay along the south western coastline of Mahe, Banyan Tree Seychelles has direct access to the beach and offers spacious villas with a private pool. It features spa facilities, a fitness centre and a tennis court.
Banyan Tree Seychelles has luxuriously furnished villas, combining the Seychellois architecture with contemporary décor. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, each of the air-conditioned villas has a satellite TV.
The resort’s restaurants offer a variety of local and international dishes. Saffron serves Thai cuisine and Southeast Asian specialties, while La Varangue (the veranda) provides a selection of light snacks and pizzas.
Guests can relax around the infinity pool with a fruit cocktail, before enjoying a yoga session or a game of tennis. They can also experience spa treatments at one of the luxurious hillside pavilions.
A range of activities such as mountain biking, snorkeling, and canoeing are available in the surrounding area. Free bikes and a car rental service are also provided on site.

Banyan Tree Seychelles
Chalets Des Vacances
Family Chalet has two double bedrooms and one single bedroom, it can accommodate up to five adults and upon request you may get additional bedding for two children below 12 years of age. The room has a spacious living/dining area. The open kitchen of this chalet is fully equipped with every-day utensils. The property offers an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. The guest house provides air-conditioned rooms, a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, an oven, safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower.

Takamaka Sky
Takamaka Sky Villa is located in the south-west of Mahé at the main road Intendance. Just four minutes’ walk away is Anse Intendance. Takamaka Sky Villas provides spacious accommodation for families coming to Seychelles.
The property is situated 1.9 km from Anse Bazarca Beach, 2.9 km from Anse Forbans Beach and 27 km from Victoria Clock Tower. The guest house also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels, a fridge and a balcony with a garden view. You will also find some shops in the immediate vicinity, while the nearest restaurant, Takamaka Sky Pizza & Grill, is located right next to your accommodation.

Chalets Bougainville
Chalets Bougainville offers self-catering accommodation on the south-east coastline of Mahe Island, surrounded by tropical vegetation and only a 5-minutes drive from a restaurant, shop and Anse Royale. Rooms are fitted with telephones offering free local calls and each unit is air-conditioned and equipped with a ceiling fan. Free high fibre optic WiFi is featured in all the units. A selection of activities is offered in the area, such as snorkeling, diving, fishing and hiking. The property is near a bus stop.

South Point Chalets
South Point Chalets is a charming 3-star hotel located 10.8km (6.7mi) from the centre of Mahe Island . Local tourist attractions such as Anse Intendance Beach and Takamaka Beach are not far from the hotel. Facilities include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, babysitting or child care, safe-deposit box, front desk and wedding services.


North Island
North Island
North Island is a small granite island in the Seychelles. The size of the island is 201 hectares. The island is one of the Seychelles’ 42 inner islands. North Island is a conservation project aimed at protecting the indigenous natural flora and fauna and is home to a luxurious luxury lodge resort.
The island has four beaches; East Beach, West Beach (or Grande Anse), Honeymoon Cove, and Dive Beach. It is 5.8 km north of Silhouette Island, and 27 km north west of Mahé. The granite island is also a sanctuary for endangered species of turtles and birds. The island seas welcome nesting sea turtles, and the palm forests are home to giant Aldabra tortoises and rare Seychelles white-eye birds.
North Island was the first Seychelles island to record a landing by seafarers. An expedition in 1609 by Captain Sharpeigh and the crew of the English East India Company vessel Ascension reported that the island had a large population of giant land tortoises.
From 1826 until the 1970s, North Island was owned by the Beaufond family from Réunion. During this time, the island had a plantation for growing fruits and spices, as well as producing guano, fish oil and copra. After the plantation was sold in the 1970s, the island fell into disuse.
In 1981, North Island was given to Marius Maier by his father. Marius Maier returned the island to its former pristine state before human settlers arrived there. He removed many unwanted animal and plant species, including pigs, rats, coconuts, casuarina, cows, Indian mynah birds, cats and a very intrusive weed called lantana. He re-introduced the Seychelles’ natural flora & fauna, including giant tortoises, certain birds, and trees such as takamaka, badamier and the famous coco-de-mer palm.
In 1982, Marius Maier and the villagers established a turtle nest monitoring center in the island. North Island was all but abandoned by its German industrialist former owner after the copra market crashed. Wilderness Safaris bought the island in 1997, and removed non-indigenous species, including more than two million rats, a herd of domesticated dairy cows and casuarina trees, which were recycled to build the villas.
In 2019, management of North Island Seychelles changed from Wilderness Safaris to Marriott’s ‘The Luxury Collection’ brand. But this resort is far above all other hotels in Marriott’s other luxury hotels.
North Island Resort
Wilderness Holdings Limited, an ecotourism company from South Africa bought the island in 1997 for US$5 million. They opened a private resort in 2003, aiming at the ecotourism market, with 11 private villas each with a private plunge pool and direct access to the beach. Villas 1-10 have two bedrooms, while the slightly larger Villa 11 suite is reserved for couples. George and Amal Clooney had their honeymoon in this suite. The resort has helped to develop the island and increase its population. During 2014, the villas were refurbished with a refreshed colour palette, and designer bathroom fittings.
Accommodation
The resort has 10 standard villas, and a special villa (Villa North). A gym, a huge spa, and a library, restaurant are in the village. La Vie by Golden Hands, the Spa offers a full menu of treatments. A 30-minute complimentary welcome treatment is offered by the spa to all guests. TheTechno-gym is located just below the spa. The resort also features a boutique, a dive center, a main pool, and a bar. You can shop for accessories and gifts from the North Island boutique. Each villa has an electric buggy for the guest’s total convenience. The villa pricing includes breakfasts, lunches, dinners and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, except cocktails and drinks on the reserve list.

The villas one to ten are known as Presidential Villas. Each of them measures 450 square metres and can accommodate up to four travellers. Every villa has a large master bedroom with a writing area, change-room and dressing table. The massive en-suite bathroom is fitted with a marble bath, an indoor and an outdoor shower. An outdoor shower is useful to remove sand or muddy feet from the beach. It is also useful to rinse off deck furniture and even scrub an outdoor rug and wash items like paddle boards. The bedrooms are air-conditioned and have WiFi internet access.

A completely separate, large second room is furnished with woven coffee tables and sofa beds in crushed velvet and linen. This room can be used as a study, lounge, theatre or, at an additional cost, to sleep children aged 19 or under. At night it can be transformed into a complete private cinema with projector screen and surround sound.
Between the two rooms is an open-sided lounge and dining area which leads seamlessly onto the outdoor deck, and to the back of this is the kitchenette, which is used by your butler to help prepare drinks and food, if you choose to eat in your own villa.

In May 2011, it was the site for the royal honeymoon of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Actress Salma Hayek, David and Victoria Beckham, Liz Hurley, Jennifer Aniston, Pierce Brosnan and J.K. Rowlingm have all stayed in this resort.North Island stood in for Tracy Island in the 2004 live-action adaptation of the movie Thunderbirds. The resort is a magnet for the rich and famous.
The resort is one of the most expensive hotels in the world. Rates start at a hefty $6,000 USD per night, excluding 21% in VAT and service charges. You will also have to pay extra for the transfers by helicopter from Mahé, most spa treatments, and full-day excursions.
Dining
North Island offers an array of dining options. At The Piazza one can enjoy a candlelit meal consisting of tapas-style BBQ snacks, pizzas and cocktails. In-villa dining is also offered as guests can choose from the home-style menu and snacks from the stocked pantry. Exquisitely light tom yum talay sour soup is served at lunch followed by a zingy lemongrass popsicle with tiny chips of pineapple marinated in Malibu. Sous vide hen’s egg is served with flavourful morels. Salty pancetta and charred asparagus or, the sweet scallops are served with coconut sushi rice ‘risotto’ with lime and thyme. All food on North Island is either grown in the organic vegetable gardens, reared on the island, or caught fresh from the sea.
Tourism
Activities on North Island Seychelles range from snorkeling, diving, kayaking, paddle-boarding, fishing and sunset cruises to exploring tropical trails by foot, bicycle or private buggy.

Access to North Island, Seychelles
Air Seychelles, British Airways, Air France, Condor, Lufthansa, South African Airways, Air Mauritius, Kenya Airways, Air Madagascar and Interior provide regularly scheduled air services from Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa and the islands of the Mascarene Plateau to the Seychelles International Airport on Mahe. Guests from the United States access Seychelles through Europe, through South and East Africa.
From Mahe, access to North Island Private Sanctuary is by a 20-minute private helicopter charter. Meet, and Assist service is provided at Seychelles International Airport and from all hotels on Mahe.

Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino
Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino
Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino is a 3-star hotel conveniently located only 9.7km (6mi) from the centre of Mahe Island. Local places of interest include Beau Vallon Beach and Sainte Anne Beach. The resort is located on the beachfront overlooking to the breathtaking Indian Oceans.
Guest rooms
There are 232 air-conditioned rooms at Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino. Guests of the hotel can make use of the following room facilities: coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, direct-dial phone, balcony and CD player. Additional amenities in the rooms include minibar. Beds: Extra towels and bedding items can also be found in the rooms. Bathroom amenities include hair dryer and makeup/shaving mirror. Entertainment: Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino features in-room facilities such as premium television channel(s) and satellite television service and housekeeping services are provided.
Standard Room
All standard rooms are air-conditioned and have private showers, hairdryer, coffee and tea making facilities, mini bar, IDD facilities, TV with local reception and CNN, plus in-house video and music include ten non smoking rooms. Rooms are located in the main building on the first and second floors. There is no lift in the hotel.
Superior Room
All superior rooms are air-conditioned and have private baths and separate shower cubicles, hair dryers, mini bar, personal safe, coffee & tea making facilities, TV with local reception, CNN, in-house video and music include two non smoking rooms. All rooms are located on the ground floor of the main building with a sitting area.

Deluxe Room
All deluxe rooms (Chalets) spread out in 8 buildings with air-conditioned and have private baths, private balcony, hair dryers, mini- bar, personal safe, tea & coffee making facilities, TV with local reception, CNN, in-house video and music .
Garden Suite
Garden Suite is air-conditioned and has private bath and separate shower cubicle, hair dryer, mini bar, personal safe, coffee & tea making facilities, TV with local reception, CNN, in-house video and a living room located on the ground floor of the main building.
Junior Suite (Chalet)
Their Junior Suite (Chalet) comprises of 1 large bedroom with kitchenette are air-conditioned and have private bath, balcony, hair dryer, mini bar, personal safe, tea & coffee making facilities, TV with local reception, CNN, in-house video and music.
Royal Suite (Chalet)
Their Royal Suite (Chalet) comprises of two large bedrooms with Jacuzzi, living room, modern kitchenette and are air-conditioned and have private baths, private balcony, hair dryers, mini bar, personal safe, tea & coffee making facilities, TV with local reception, CNN, in-house video and music.
Hotel Facilities
Hotel Facilities include restaurants, currency exchange, gift shop, hair salon, picnic area, tennis court(s). spa services, spa tub and laundry service. Facilities for meetings, conferences and seminars are available. The Hibiscus Room can accommodate for up to 40 persons in theatre style.
The Silhoutte Bar plays live music and the other bar is in the casino area. Sand Station Beach Bar serves in the beach area.

Twice a day, a free shuttle bus to the capital of Victoria is offered to hotel guests.
Le Canton Chinese restaurant offers Cantonese cuisine with a wide selection of ala carte menu. La Canton is open daily for lunch and dinner from 12h00 to 14h00 and 19h00 to 22h00 respectively. For Italian fare is served at the rustic and breezy open air restaurant, Pizzeria which serves pizzas, pastas, salads and snacks. Pizzeria is open daily for lunch and dinner from 12h-00 to 14h00 and 19h00 to 22h00 respectively.The Parrot Restaurant serves American buffet breakfast and theme buffet dinner or the Teppanyaki corner for traditional Japanese grill. The Parrot Restaurant is open daily for buffet breakfast and dinner from 07h00 to 10h00 and 19h00 to 22h00 respectively. Tandoori Restaurant serves Indian cuisine. Indian restaurent is open daily for lunch and dinner from 12h00 to 15h00 and 19h00 to 22h00 respectively.
Casino
The in-house gaming tables operates daily from 8:00 pm till 3:00 am. Slot machines are functional from 12noon till 03:00. American Roulette Blackjack, Caribbean Poker and slots are available. There are 55 slot machines and 16 gaming tables plus there are private rooms for high-betting game tables. All games are played in Seychelles Rupees (SCR) and American Dollar (USD). The minimum on gaming tables are two and five US dollars on Black Jack and Roulette respectively. There is a bar serving snacks, special drinks and unique cocktails in the casino floor.

Beau Vallon Beach
This beach is one of the largest and widest beaches in Seychelles. The beach lends itself extremely well to watersports in a way that the smaller, secluded coves found elsewhere in the country do not. Here, visitors can surf and water-ski on the waves, and it is precisely this level of activity that caused a small town to spring up around the beach. This is a convenient spot as everything you need can be found within walking distance of the beach. Despite this bustling atmosphere, the beach itself is not particularly crowded, even during high season. On clear days, it is possible to see all the way across the ocean to the Seychelles’ third-largest island, Silhouette.

Seychelles Rock Formations
Rock Formations
Ros Sodyer (Cauldron Rock)

This rock formation is about 27 feet deep and 54 feet wide. Ros Sodyer is now a national monument. It is located in Takamaka, on the southern part of Mahe. It has a large pool at the edge of the granite slope which links the craggy coastline of Takamaka to the Intendance beach. The pool is 6 to 8 metres deep and about 5 to 6 meters wide. Its water is crystal clear and there are some fish and crabs in it. The pool fills up when the tide rises. During low tide, you can swim in it or even jump into it from the rocks above. When the tide spills over the cliff, it is not safe to swim as the waves can pull you back into the sea over the cliffs.. You can reach the pool via a 30 minutes nature trail hike from Anse Takamaka Beach at the Chez Batista Villas Parking where you will also find giant tortoises kept in a confinement.
There are sign boards that will guide you through the property. There is a steel ladder to climb over and up granite rocks. This is not safe for everyone.
Miray Demon (Devil’s Wall)
The Devil’s Wall has left researchers puzzled over its amazing formation. Miray Demon consists of several separate pieces of rock of different sizes and shapes arranged to rest on top of one another to make a crude wall., which have more or less remained in place like interlocking pieces of a gigantic jigsaw puzzle. It was declared a national monument in 2006.
Ros Leskalye (Rock Steps)

This granite formation is located on Mahe, close to Port Launay. At first look this formation looks man made. Because of it some people argue that the old Phoenicians more than 3000 years ago carved it in stone as a landmark or for religious reasons. But in reality, this rock formation is the result of volcanic activity and it appears as steps in a dyke. On the surface of the granite rocks there are compressed minerals in different colours embedded in the granite. These minerals evolved after heated molten rocks rose from the interior of the earth to the surface and then cooled down. These soft minerals, which look like randomly formed stairs, are embedded in the granite and have been washed out by erosion.
Ros Koson (Pig Rock)

The geological formation is called Ros Koson because it resembles a crouching pig in profile. One can distinctively make out the sunken eyes, the cartilaginous snout over the mouth baring the teeth. Of course with so much granite around, it is neither uncommon nor unusual to come across boulders or shapes of some recognisable representation. Ros Koson was declared a national monument in 2006.
Anse L’union Granite Boulder

Anse L’Union Boulder, a massive stone monument of granite covering over one acre of land, on the west coast of La Digue, the third-most populated island. This rock is made out of crystals of quartz, feldspar and mica, and it is believed that the boulder was laid beneath the earth before it was pushed upright a million years ago. The giant monument stands at the site of a Natural Park inhabited by tortoises.
Ros Torti (Tortoise Rock)

You come across this stupefying rock formation when you go up the main road outside the international airport. The rock is enclosed by a roundabout coupled with water features. You will also come across this landmark if you are travelling by road to Pointe Larue, a southeastern district in Seychelles.

Anse La Reunion Granite Rocks
L’Union Estate
Anse La Reunion Granite Rocks is a natural wonder and is considered a national monument. The rocks cover an acre of land, forming part of the L’Union Estate. L’Union Estate houses was a traditional copra mill with a kiln. Oldest specimens of tortoises are found in this estate. This property also houses the oldest Cemetery of the former settlers on La Digue and also one of the most untouched beaches of the Seychelles and one of the most photographed beaches in the world.

A large part of the L’Union Estate Park is a vanilla plantation and in the rear area there is a farm where chili, aubergines, passion fruit and much more are grown. There is also a “Boat Yard” on the premises, here you can see how boats and ships are manufactured and repaired.
The Plantation House has now been transformed into a small museum with a small art gallery.
Granite Rocks
This extremely impressive monolith is located at Anse L’Union on the west coast of La Digue. The granite boulder was formed around 750 million years ago, by the slow cooling of molten rocks (magma) deep within the earth’s crust which gave it its especially large crystals. The magnificent shape of this formation is due to its long exposure to the natural elements of weather.
Just below the granite monolith is the tortoise pen. Here, you can see some of the largest tortoises on earth. The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is one of the longest living animals on earth. They can live up to 200 years and weigh over 300 kilograms.

Souvenir Kiosks
There are a couple of small souvenir kiosks in L’Union Estate. These sellers have everything from local spices and rums to coco de mer nuts you can take home.
Old Pier Cafe
Old Pier Cafe is set on the waterfront just near the Old Pier, another great photo spot in L’Union Estate. Old Pier Cafe offers Italian, American, Cajun & Creole, European, and Asian cuisine. The Café serves grilled ribs, grilled tilapia, burgers, fish and chips and many more and the customers can choose the additions and sauces they want. The cafe also offers its customers a lot of vegetarian options on the menu, as well as some healthy options for its dieting customers.

Veuve reserve, Anse Reunion
Nature lovers will have the opportunity to seek out the rare black paradise flycatcher, once thought to be extinct but now protected in the La Digue Veuve Special Reserve which is also home to two rare species of terrapin.
The Veuve Information Centre manages the Veuve Reserve and the environment of La Digue and has available most information on the unique flora and fauna of La Digue, especially of the Paradise Flycatcher or “Veuve”.
La Digue
La Digue island is forty kilometres (25 miles) from Mahé and 7 km (3.5 miles) from Praslin. It is the fourth largest island in the Seychelles after Silhouette. This granite island receives its visitors mainly by boat at the quaint jetty at La Passe and is a popular destination for holidaymakers wishing for a taste of the traditional. Bicycling is the most common mode of transport on the island.
The Beach
The beach is very popular, with its dazzling white sands and shaded by craning coconut palms. The beach can get crowded partially because the beach area shrinks at hide tide. Coming in the early morning and returning in the late afternoon is a great way to avoid many of the island’s day visitors. During the day a couple of shacks sell fruit and refreshments, and there are glass bottom transparent kayaks for rent.

The beach is protected by a spectacular coral reef and is lapped by calm and shallow waters that allow you to bathe in total safety. If you want to swim or snorkel, you have to wait for high tide.
Eustache Sardes House at La Digue
This is a National Monument. This is predominantly a timber constructed house and one of the real remaining examples of its kind in Seychelles.
The house once stood on large masonry pillars, but now rests on a habitable concrete basement. It has a façade verandah, with ornamental wooden balusters mansards on its roof providing adequate and habitable attic space. The design allows natural ventilation.

Where To Stay On La Digue
Hotel Chateau St Cloud is a mid-range 3 star hotel in an excellent location close enough to both the incredible southwest beaches and the port.
Le Nautique is a high-end hotel rated as one of the best waterfront accommodations on La Digue. It offers traditional Creole architecture with modern comforts including king-sized beds and rain-showers. There is an amazing outdoor restaurant and beautiful garden.
Dream Holiday is a self catering budget hotel located on the northern end of the island very close to the ferry terminal. This location is close to the bike rental shops, snack stores and even supermarkets. This hotel offers queen rooms with air-conditioning, TV, private bathrooms, and even a balcony.

Seychelles National Archives
Seychelles National Archives
Seychelles National Archives is the official guardian of historical and government documents. The Archives collects, stores and conserves the history of Seychelles. The Archives contains the originals of the treaty of capitulation, government files, maps, paintings, photos, film, audio, stamps and money etc. It also contains history and documents during Seychelles colonization leading up to independence.
The mission of the Seychelles National Archives is to collect, preserve and make accessible archival documents of enduring value through the use of the latest information technology.
Of particular interest to the tourists is a vast collection of photographs of times gone by.
National Archives has an overseas office in France at 29 chemin du moulin de Testas – CS50062, 13182 Aix-en-Provence, CEDEX 5 France.
History of Seychelles National Archives
The earliest mention of the Seychelles National Archives is found in the instrument of capitulation of Seychelles that was executed by the French Commandant, Chevalier Quéau de Quincy, and the British Captain Henry Newcome of H.M.S. Orpheus on 17 May 1794. Although there was provision in the law for the preservation and maintenance of the national records, nothing was done for another 10 years. Then Mr. Lablache, an individual who understood the need to protect and classify the country’s archives requested that he be appointed as the executor of the archives. This request was refused.

During the British colonial rule some efforts were made to inventorize the documents. But it was found that all records during the French administration were transferred to France. There is reference to a fire and the great landslide of 1862 destroying a lot of archives. However, the destruction of archives could also have been due to the negligence of administrators. Seychelles National Archives Ordinance 27 of the 7th November 1964, was not implemented for another three years. In September 1961, the first Seychelles archivist, Captain William Tindall Wilfred Webb, was appointed as Seychelles’ first archivist. A temporary depot was allocated to house the documents. Captain Webb was a retired officer of the Army of India and the Political Services of Bombay. He held that post for seven years until his death in July 1968 at the age of 78 years old. During his tenure he selected, identified and inventorised the documents for the archives. The detailed inventory was published by l’OSTOM (Office pour la Recherche Sientifique et Technique Outre-Mer) in 1982, with some addition by his successor, Mr. Henri Mac Gaw. The latter joined the National Archives as Assistant Archivist in 1964 and assumed the direction of the National Archives from 1968 to 1987 when he was succeeded by Mr. Alain Lucas. In 2002, Mr. Peter Lalande took over until January 2008 and Mr. Alain Lucas once again took up the post of director.

Until 1982, the archives were housed in two rooms on the ground floor of the Carnegie Library (now the Natural History Museum building) in Victoria. After that, it was transferred to the La Bastille at Union Vale. This building was a private home that was acquired by the Government. This building, now a national monument, first housed the Ministry of Plans and Public Works followed by the Ministry of Education. After that National Archives occupied the prefabricated annex that permitted the storage of about 30 linear meters of records.
The National Archives and the National Library have created a mini committee to monitor the level of humidity and temperature to ensure a proper environment for documents and books.
In 1991, a new Library building was constructed and the archives moved in one wing of the National Library, now called the National Cultural Centre. After the outbreak of fungus in 2012 the archive’s location was moved to the Helena Complex in Port Island. The place is now equipped with wall and ceiling ultraviolet sterilisers, dehumidifiers and an ozone generator, and a treatment system that uses ozone and UV (ultra violet) light to purify the air and in turn eliminate the fungus. All legal documents are now housed in the Seychelles Magistrates’ Court in Victoria and data entry is in the Providence Atoll.

Functions of Seychelles National Archives
Records Management
Records Management unit is responsible for the proper classification, storage and overall management of semi-current or semi-active records. Concerned ministry will decide which records are to be archived and will pass them on to the archives. Usually Bank notes, stamps, departmental and ministerial reports, political, sports, cultural, religious magazines, all local newspapers like Nation, Isola Bella, Rising Sun etc. are archived.
The Outreach Programme
The Outreach Programme Unit disseminates information about the history of Seychelles in schools, organised exhibitions at national and district level.
The Research and Reference Unit
The Research and Reference Unit is responsible for dissemination of archival information to the general public and making available documents in digital and textual formats for immediate consultation or for approved replication upon request.
The Digital Conservation Unit
The Digital Conservation Unit is responsible for electronic archival of documents and maintaining the database, network and website.
The Audio-visual Unit
The Audio-visual Unit is responsible for creating audio-visual presentations.
The Binding and De-acidification Unit
The Binding and De-acidification Unit provides the technical know-how for the preservation of archived material for a long time.
Family history research
Family history research is possible for self search for a fee of SR 350 and SR 500 if you require the archive staff to do the search. The search facility is available from Monday to Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am to12:00pm.

Mission Lodge
View from mission lodge
Mission Lodge Lookout is a popular hotel with 5 star rating, located at Sans Soucis road, Victoria, Mahe Island, Seychelles in the city of Victoria. Mission Lodge is an easily accessible place with an outstanding view over the beauty of Mahé’s west coast. You can reach Mission Lodge by road close to the highest point. Mission Lodge is a superb lookout with spectacular views of central Mahé and the west coast, and some low-slung stone ruins slowly returning to the forest. The Mission Lodge is surrounded by interesting rain forest. It is located just below the summit of Sans Soucis.
UNESCO world heritage site
Mission Lodge is a UNESCO world heritage site since 2013. Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated this lodge in 1972 and had tea at the viewing platform. It is only a 6-kilometer drive from the city center of Victoria, Seychelles’ capital. It is an historic site located within Morne Seychellois National Park.
Mission Lodge History
After being abandoned by the previous Russian operator, the Lodge was taken over by the Department of Tourism, through the Seychelles Heritage Foundation. Port Glaud waterfall was also abandoned by the same Russian investor but this site is not easily accessible.

There have been many instances where visitors were robbed and even mugged and cars broken into, resulting in negative publicity for the entire destination. Visitors and travel operators complain of lack of security in the hotel.
Mission Lodge ruins
You can see some of the ruins between the small parking area and the path to the amazing viewpoint. The mission ruins are the ruins of the Industrial school established in 1875 by the Church Missionary Society for the children of liberated slaves. It was called Venn’s town after Henry Venn (1796-1873). He was an Anglican evangelist who worked for the Church Missionary Society which was founded in 1799 and which established orphan asylums at Pamplemousses in Mauritius and at Freetown in Sierra Leone.

African Slave Trade
During the eighteenth century thousands of African slaves crossed the Atlantic ocean in chains to become the foundation of the New World economy. Hundreds of them ended up in Seychelles to work as labourers on cotton and coffee plantations. In 1814 Britain took possession of the Seychelles. In 1807 British parliament adopted the Bill of abolition of slave trade, which was applicable to the whole of the British empire. But the lucrative slave trade continued in Seychelles until the Emancipation act of 1833.
However, along the East African coast, the slave trade continued unabated. Slaves were brought from the interiors of Africa – most of them were obtained for a few yards of calico cloth! The slaves were taken to the Western side of Lake Nyasa in Malawi and then shipped to Kilwa on the coast of Tanzania where they were taken to the slave market in Zanzibar and sold for around £100 to £120 each to Arab and Persian dealers. Determined to put an end to this illicit and despicable slave trade, British Navy Ships scoured the waters of the Indian Ocean and intercepted Arab dhows and confiscated their cargoes of slaves and brought them to Mahé in Seychelles. On the 14th May of 1861 the first shipment of 252 liberated slaves arrived in Seychelles on HMS Lyra commanded by Capt. Old-field. Continuation of this activity resulted in the arrival of a total of 2,816 liberated African slaves between 1861 and 1874 to the shores of Mahé.
Slaves in Seychelles
Now Seychelles had to do something to settle these slaves down in Seychelles. Church Missionary Society undertook the task of settling these slaves. In May 1875 the civil commissioner of Seychelles Charles Spencer Salmon (1832-1896) agreed to lease 50 acres of land at Capucin Sans Soucis to the Church Missionary Society. But this needed the approval of the governor of Mauritius, Arthur Purves Phayre (1812-1885) who travelled to Seychelles to draw up the conditions under which he would authorize the assignment of the land. His conditions inter alia stipulated that an annual rent would have to be paid for over a period of ten years and that no child over 16 years of age should be retained against his/her will.
The Industrial Institution at Venn’s Town
The Industrial Institution at Venn’s Town was officially opened on 20th March of 1876 and was under the supervision of Rev. William Barlett Chancellor, the Swahili-speaking acting civil chaplain. By the end of 1877 there were 55 children, 35 boys and 20 girls living in the settlement. The school teachers were Mr Robert Pickwood who was a former police officer in Victoria and Mr Henry Morris Warry (1858-1927). The main buildings consisted of a large and spacious Mission cottage which was a bungalow with a verandah, two dormitories of 100ft by 25ft, one for the boys and one for the girls, a few outhouses, kitchens, washrooms and a dozen huts for the labourers who were engaged to clear the land. The buildings were constructed of timber and covered with screw pine leaves. Water was obtained from the nearby river by means of bamboo pipes and stored in basins of limestone coral.

In 1885 Warry and his wife left and were succeeded by Mr Edwin Lucock and his wife Martha who took charge of the Institution until 1889. Some boys and girls ran away because of harsh punishment given occasionally. The children woke up early for prayers and breakfast after which they attended lessons which consisted mainly of bible stories and psalm-singing. In the afternoon, they engaged in woodwork and tended the coffee, cocoa and vanilla plantations, the revenue from which went to the upkeep of the mission settlement.
A cemetery further away accommodated the little bodies of those who tragically succumbed to the then incurable infirmities of health such as diphtheria or appendicitis. Edwin and Martha Lucock’s two years old son Sidney died in April 1888 and was buried there.
During its seventeen years of its existence many visitors to Seychelles trudged up the mountain path to the Industrial school at Venn’s Town to discover how the African children were getting along. One of such visitors was the Victorian Lady, painter and globetrotter Marianne North (1830 – 1890). She made many paintings of Venn’s Town, forty-three of her paintings are now in the Natural History Museum in Victoria.
The mission at Venn’s Town closed in 1894, because by then, more schools were being built on Mahé which accommodated the African children, and the slave dealers had ceased their ignoble transactions. Seventy-seven years later, on March 20th 1972 when Queen Elizabeth II came to Seychelles for the inauguration of our International airport, she was driven up here to visit these melancholy ruins and to open the Mission Viewing Lodge which treats the visitors to a breathtaking Panorama of the east coast below.
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