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Seychelles: The Go-To Holiday Destination for Celebrities
Are you planning to go on a holiday anytime soon?
For sure, you will be overwhelmed with the multiplicity of the destinations you can visit, each with a promise of an experience you will never forget. Among others, however, one of the best would be Seychelles, which has gained a reputation in the past for being frequented by high profile celebrities, not only for family vacations, but even for honeymoon. For many people, Seychelles is chosen because of having plentiful of beautiful and secluded beaches, unique culture, attractive flora and fauna, and world-class cuisine. For some, however, they simply want to visit Seychelles because it has been visited by many of the celebrities they idolise, including those mentioned below.
Who’s been to Seychelles?
If you have been to Seychelles before, it is easy to understand why many celebrities have chosen such for their vacation. If you have not, the famous people who have fallen in love with Seychelles should give you sufficient reason to book a plane ticket now and enjoy the experience it has to offer.
When George Clooney and Amal Clooney got married recently, the international media have been interested in learning about the private details of the event, such as where their honeymoon will be. Many were no longer surprised when they learned it was in Seychelles since it has been a common choice for many high-profile couples in the past. According to several reports, George paid for a luxury villa with a cost of $5,000 per person, per night. Different travel magazines have called the resort where they stayed to be the most expensive hotel in the world.
Seychelles has also been the place of choice during the honeymoon of Kate Middleton and Prince William. Although the location was initially kept as a secret, details have been revealed through research by people from the media. In a private villa in Seychelles, the couple spent 10 days, not necessarily away from the eyes of the public since a couple of paparazzi shots have been also released showing how the two are enjoying their supposed to be private island getaway.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been also seen vacationing in Seychelles, along with their kids. During their vacation, they also held a pretend wedding to grant the request of their children to see them marry. The couple has enjoyed Seychelles a lot and in fact, they were the one who recommended the island to their friend, George Clooney.
With all of these celebrity visitors having had the chance to enjoy Seychelles, you are now most probably convinced how beautiful the place is. By simply going online and looking at the pictures of this tropical hidden gem, you will also surely end up drooling and itching to travel soon.

How to get Seychelles
The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa some 1600km east of Kenya. The only international gateway to the Seychelles is the International Airport, near Victoria, the capital of Mahé, the main island.. All flights within the Seychelles arrive and depart from Mahé.

Photo by Aero Icarus
Airlines serving the Seychelles include Emirates (6 flights weekly), Etihad (4 flights weekly), Ethopian (3 flights weekly), Air France, Thomas Cook/Condor (once per week direct from Frankfurt), Air Seychelles (3 flights weekly to Mauritius, 2 to Johannesburg and 1 weekly flight to Singapore via Chennai, India), Transaero (from Moskow), Meridiana, Air Mauritius, Air Austral (twice a week from Paris), and Kenya Airways. Blue Panorama plans flights from Italy.
From Prague (Czech Republic) to the Seychelles via Abu Dhabi on Czech Airlines 3-4 times weekly.
Once you arrvie on Mahe, you can easily go from this island to other islands by some ways, such as…
a) by speed ferry: it runs between Mahe and Praslin (with onward connections to La Digue). The trip takes only 50-60 minutes.
Between Praslin and La Digue there is a ferry which crosses in 15-30 mins.
b) By plane: Mahe – Praslin costs about 105 € o/w by plane and although the hop with a Twin Otter or Short360 lasts only about 15 mins., you may end up spending hours at the airport, if you are unlucky and there’s a lot of demand. Most of the time, they are roughly on time, though.
c) By helicopter: You’d have to charter a helicopter to La Digue, which costs about 820 €.
Getting around the islands is not too difficult since they are all pretty small and can be explored by car, bus, taxi, bicycle, traditional ox-cart or on foot! You can also hire a car or boat and explore everything at your own pace.
Where to stay in Seychelles

Seychelles has an excellent selection of good value accommodation in all price categories. Here are some of the best places for your choice:
- L’UNION ESTATE
Anse Reunion, La Digue, Seychelles
There are just four villas on L’Union Estate, right on the beach, among gardens and coconut palms. Each has two air-conditioned double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a large sitting/dining room, fully equipped kitchen and a balcony, from which you can look west across to Praslin, or watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean. The estate is closed to the public at night, so it’s very peaceful.
- MAIA LUXURY RESORT
Anse Louis, Mahé, Seychelles
The resort’s 30 villas are set among tropical flowers and palms in the undulating grounds, which give them the maximum privacy. Generous terraces with panoramic views include dining areas, day beds, outdoor baths and private, infinity-edged swimming pools that seem to merge with the Indian Ocean below.

- CHATEAU DE FEUILLES
Pointe Cabris, Praslin Island, Seychelles
Located among mango and coconut trees with spectacular views of the ocean, the Château de Feuilles has nine rooms divided between the château and various thatched bungalows built of local architecture. It is a member of and offers activities such as sailing, fishing, diving, snorkelling and trips to nearby islands.
- FOUR SEASONS SEYCHELLES
Petite Anse, Baie Lazare, Mahé, Seychelles
Designed in the style of a village, the 67 villas resemble private residences, spilling dramatically down a forested hill on the southwest coast of Mahé. Some are perched high up in the hillside, others nestle closer to the beach, all offer the utmost privacy, giving the impression that you are totally and blissfully alone.

- FREGATE ISLAND PRIVATE
Frégate Island, Seychelles
Frégate Island Private was the pioneer among these nature reserves combined with resorts. It’s large enough to ensure that even if you stay a week you can take a different walk each morning, through dense forest, over bare upland terrain with thousands of seabirds wheeling overhead, along the coastline above the island’s seven beaches or through groves of coconut palms beneath which the tortoises graze ceaselessly.
- LE MERIDIEN FISHERMAN’S COVE
Bel Ombre, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Located on the southern tip of Beau Vallon, this well-established Mahé hotel was restored in 2004 and features granite walls, thatched roofs and a maze of fountains. There are 68 rooms and suites, decorated in contemporary or Creole style.

- PATATRAN VILLAGE
Anse Patates, La Digue, Seychelles
Located at the northern tip of La Digue island, Patatran Village offers good accommodation at a slightly lower cost. Each villa is detached, with a bright air-conditioned double bedroom, bathroom, and fridge, plus large sliding windows on to a private balcony overlooking Anse Patates.
- COUSINE ISLAND
Cousine Island, Seychelles
The hotel buildings are exquisitely pretty in the Seychellois French-colonial style, with steep-pitched roofs, white-painted wood, trellising and frilly fretwork along the eaves. There’s an excellent chef, nice and motherly waitresses, and a spa in the old plantation house overlooking the beach.

What to see in Seychelles
You are looking for inspiration for your honeymoon or your holiday? Then such ideal places in Seychelles will be the main draws:

- Aldabra
Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Aldabra is the world’s largest atoll. In this place, you can see giant land tortoises (there are about 150,000 tortoises in all). Recently, some tortoises have been exported to Curieuse, now a reserve for giant tortoises. Aldabra consists of 13 islands which make up about one-third of the Seychelles’ land mass.
- Anse Lazio, Praslin
Rated as one of the best beaches in the world by Giorgio Armani, Ansense Lazio deserves a special mention. Without any doubt, the powder-white sands fringed with large granite boulders are truly the place to kick back and enjoy the peace and views. The clear, warm turquoise seas are an invitation to snorkel.

- Anse Major, Mahé
Other amazing invitation is Ansen Major, which is only accessible on foot or by boat. If you don’t fancy the trek, seek out one of the island’s other 70 white-sand beaches, fringed with lush vegetation and coconut palms. It’s an amazing experience.
- Bird Island, Praslin, Mahé
With countless hatching sites, you’re in with a good chance of watching a hawksbill turtle lay her eggs here. Just imagine how exciting it is when you see the turtle upping her flippers to shovel sand into the hole with the eggs, she lies exhausted before dragging her enormous bulk over the sands and disappearing into the turquoise sea.
- Cousin, Bird & Aride islands
Coming this Islands, you will easily take photograph of the rare species on Cousin. The brush warbler, the Seychelles toc-toc and the fairy tern are among 1.25 million birds that nest here during April and May. However, remember to be part of an organised tour to see them. On Bird island, millions of sooty terns breed between May and October, while colonies of seabirds visit Aride from October to April.

- Frégate
This Robinson Crusoe island is home to the almost extinct magpie robin and many other bird species. Considered as the most easterly and isolated of the granitic islands, Frégate is an unspoilt vegetation and you must also have seen some picture-postcard beaches such as Anse Victorin or Anse Macquereau.
- Mahé Tour
A trip to the Seychelles is never complete without a visit to Mahé island, where you will take in the market, the Botanical Gardens (with Coco-de-mer, giant tortoises and orchids), and the replica of London’s Vauxhall Bridge Tower Clock in Victoria, before setting off around the island to visit colonial-style mansions in graceful decline and plantations of cinnamon and vanilla.

- Vallée de Mai, Praslin
This park has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may know that Vallée de Mai is the unique place in the world where you will find the rare coco de mer palm. This palm produces the largest nut in the world. The place is also home to some rare birds such as the Seychelles bulbul, fruit pigeon, and the black parrot.

Taste of Seychelles
While travelling to Seychelles, you will have chance to enjoy some of the world’s most delicious cuisines that is actually a fusion of flavours from African, French, Chinese, Indian and English cooking. For a long time, spices have been combined to create an unique flavour.
Grilled fish or octopus basted with a sauce of crushed chillies, ginger and garlic are national favourites as are a variety of delicious curries lovingly prepared with coconut milk and innovative chatinis made from local fruits such as papaya and golden apple. As may be expected, seafood dishes feature predominantly in the local cuisine, appearing alongside the national staple, rice.
Some restaurants specialise in Indian, Chinese or Italian food and many feature popular international and specialist dishes.
Palm wine or calou is an alcoholic beverage that is locally made from coconut sap. It is also used in the preparation of many Seychellois dishes. Bacca is another alcoholic beverage that is made from sugarcane liquor and used for ceremonial events. Coco d’Amour is a tropical coconut liqueur that is made with coconut extract. Local beer includes Ekyu and Seybrew.
The variety of tropical fruit in Seychelles is huge with varieties of bananas. There are also citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges and limes. The Jamalac is a cone shaped fruit that has soft skin and tastes like an apple. There are plenty of mangoes, pineapples, jackfruit, papaya and custard apples. These are made into fresh salads, juices or chutneys.
Seychellois cuisine is unique because it is the mix of the flavours of many different ingredients that were brought to the islands over the centuries. With their own coconut and breadfruit base as well as the abundant fresh seafood, the Seychelles people have created something new. The main flavours are rich, hot and spicy combined in a hundred ways to make each dish flavourful and special. It is worth looking for traditional, local food to experience the true flavours. Hotels often use the word fusion as a blend of French and Seychellois cuisine, but the local restaurants and cafes will give the real thing.
Enjoy your Seychelles cuisine experiences!

Places to go in Seychelles
Planning a vacation in the Seychelles next year but aren’t sure where to go? After all, it’s a big place! For your reference, those place of interest will hopefully make the decision a bit easier for you.
Bird island Seychelles
Located 28 miles away from Denis Island and on the edge of the coast of the Seychelles, Bird Island is northernmost island of the Seychelles. During the period of the southeast trade winds (May-September), Bird Island is inhabited by a million sooty terns which lay their eggs on their exclusive territory.
Twenty-four comfortable bungalows, excellent beaches, a reputation for good food and a friendly atmosphere make here become a fabulous spot for diving, deep sea fishing, and observation nature.
Cousin Island Seychelles
Cousin Island is about six kilometers off the west coast of Praslin. This Island gives you an experience of total privacy offered by very few other places on earth. With four individual villas designed in French colonial style, exclusivity is the order of the day as a maximum of only ten people are housed at one point. Cousin Island is a private nature reserve, home to five endemic birds of Seychelles magpie robin as the Seychelles brush warbler, and a variety of endemic wildlife and spectacular marine life.
Denis Island Seychelles
Far from north of Victoria about 85 km, Denis Island is one of the islands is the most northerly of the Seychelles. With its lush vegetation Denis Island is a nice house for roaming turtles and seabirds.
Coming here, you will enjoy the plantation of coconut growing, live in one of 25 charming cottages which are recently renovated. Denis Island is truly perfect for a honeymoon with excellent cuisine.
Denis Island offers an excellent nature for walking and for playing tennis, diving, windsurfing, canoeing and of course the sun on its white sandy beaches.
Fregate Island seychelles
Frégate Island is located about 55 km from Mahé and is furthest from the inner granitic islands. This 2 square mile microcosm island is home to fifty species of birds including the rare Seychelles magpie robin, and other rare species of fauna.
This fertile island has a luxurious five-star lodge which offers optimum comfort and amenities. The fact is that it has become a haven of choice for Hollywood stars with sumptuous luxury villas.
La Digue Seychelles
Being close neighbor with Praslin and its satellite islands of Felicite, Marianne, and the sister islands, La Digue is the fourth largest island in the Seychelles. The warm atmosphere of this island with its intimate languid rhythm of life, traditional architecture and breathtaking beaches as legendary Anse Source d’Argent, it is an absolute must-visit to any traveller.The picturesque islands around are ideal for excursions to snorkeling and diving.

People and Culture in Seychelles
The people of Seychelles are known as Seychellois. There are a number of ethnic races in the Seychelles, most of which come from Africa. There are also significant numbers of Arabs, Indians, French, and Chinese. Others are Polynesian, Indian, and Arcadian. The Seychellois are a beautiful and unique combination of British, Chinese, French, Indian, and African blood. The Seychellois lead simple lives in an earthly paradise. The main languages are Creole, French, and English.
When you meet someone in the Seychelles for the first time, it is customary to shake hands. The Seychellois are friendly and often invite newcomers to their houses openly. When visiting someone’s home in the Seychelles, it is the custom to bring a small gift. Because the Seychelles consist of over 100 islands and only has a population of around 83,000, it has the distinction of being the least crowded country in the world. Population growth in the Seychelles is low, but the average age is quite young. Half the population is under 25. Nearly 70% of the inhabitants of the Seychelles live on Mahe, which is the largest island. Life expectancy in the Seychelles is about 72 years.
Though the Seychellois population is made up of many different ethnic groups, the people get along in harmony and are proud of their republic. The life on the Seychelles is casual, peaceful, and spiritual. Some 90% of Seychellois are Catholic. Other religions include Protestant Christians, Muslims, and Hindu. Most people are quite friendly and are glad to have any reason to have a party.

Music plays an important part of the Seychellois culture. The music is influenced by Polynesian, Arcadian, and Indian music. The two main types of folk music in the Seychelles are the Montea and the Contombley, based on music, and drums respectively. Singing and dancing are important facets of life here. After all, if you lived in this earthly paradise, wouldn’t you feel like singing and dancing? Sports like football, boxing, and volleyball are popular sports.
Though there is no culture indigenous to the Seychelles, many influences from African origins have remained for centuries now. The government created a National School of Music and a National Cultural Troupe to encourage growth and tradition. You can partake of the wonderful Seychellois culture simply by visiting, dining, dancing, and having a great time.
You will find in the Seychelles a lot of shops selling souvenirs and gifts such as local hand crafts, ornaments, and jewelry, many of which are prepared with snail shells. As nightlife goes, the Seychelles are rather quiet, though there are some local music venues and dance performances. Also, some of the larger hotels hold dinner dances and barbecues. In most hotels, men are asked to wear long trousers rather than shorts, but that is about as “formal” as life gets in the Seychelles.

French and African influences are very noticeable in the Seychelles. There are three kinds of music that are associated with the local culture: the sega, which has strong African influence, moutia, a style that originated in slaves, and contredanse, a style of music and dance with French and British origins. Of the contemporary artists, Adams Michael is thought of as the “Gaugin of the Seychelles.” There are also many other artists who live in the Seychelles, including Leon Radegonde, Gerard Devoud, Marc Duc, and George Camille.

History of Seychelles
The history of the Seychelles before European colonization is almost entirely unknown. Settlers from Borneo, who eventually populated Madagascar may have visited the islands during the third and fourth centuries BCE. Arab navigators traveling the Indian Ocean most likely knew of the islands, though they did not stay there. Arabs traded the enormous coco de mer nuts, found only in the Seychelles, many years before Europeans arrived. Though the Arabs claimed to have found the nuts washed up in the Maldives, it is known that the coco de mer sinks in water, so their account may not be credible.
The Seychelles were uninhabited when the British East India Company arrived on the archipelago in 1609. Thereafter, they became a favorite pirate haven. The French claimed the islands in 1756 and administered them as part of the colony of Mauritius. The British gained control of the islands through the Treaty of Paris (1814) and changed the islands’ name from the French Séchelles to the Anglicized Seychelles.
During this period Seychelles came to know the enlightened policies of administrators such as Pierre Poivre, the brilliant politicking of Governor Queau de Quinssy and, of course, the terrible repercussions of the French Revolution.
Under the British, Seychelles achieved a population of some 7,000 by the year 1825. Important estates were established during this time producing coconut, food crops, cotton and sugar cane. During this period Seychelles also saw the establishment of Victoria as her capital, the exile of numerous and colourful troublemakers from the Empire, the devastation caused by the famous Avalanche of 1862 and the economic repercussions of the abolition of slavery.
Seychelles achieved independence from Britain in 1976 and became a republic within the commonwealth. Following a period of single party rule by the government of Mr. France Albert René, on December 4, 1991, President René announced a return to the multiparty system of government, 1993 saw the first multiparty presidential and legislative elections held under a new constitution in which President René was victorious. President René also won the 1998 and 2003 elections before transferring the Presidency to James Alix Michel in June 2004. In July 2006, Michel won reelection with 53.7% of the vote.
In presidential elections held May 19–21, 2011 incumbent James Michel (People’s Party) won his third term with 55% of the vote against Wavel Ramkalawan’s (Seychelles National Party) 41%. Voter turnout was 84% over a three-day period, which allowed for voters on outlying islands to participate.

Attractions in Seychelles
Attractions in Seychelles
When it comes to seeking atractions, Seychelles has a wealth of beautiful options. We’ve hand-picked the very most outstanding and beautiful ones in Seychelles to bring you our collection of relaxed romantic retreats– just choose your destination from the list below…

Anse Intendance
Anse is listed as one of the Mahé’s most beautiful beaches. With its frequent big swells and wild waves, this small and secluded crescent of sand on the island’s south coast is a favorite surfing spot. The lack of a protective reef makes swimming a little rough when tradewinds blow from the southeast, but sunbathers, beachcombers, and photographers will enjoy this picturesque, palm-framed strand at any time of year. Turtles nest along the powdery shores here.
Baie Lazare
The pretty village of Baie Lazare was named after 18th-century French explorer Lazare Picault, who landed here when the French government sent him to explore the islands. One of the area’s main tourist attractions is the neo-Gothic Baie Lazare Church, dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, which provides a panoramic view of the area. Luxury resorts fringe the beaches here, and stunning Anse Soleil and Petite Anse are favorites with their striking azure water and dazzling white sand.

MorneSeychellois
Morne Seychellois which is located on the island of Mahé in the Morne Seychellois National Park is the highest peak in Seychelles and covers more than 20 percent of the area of Mahé. The park allows visitors to experience the wonder of the indigenous fauna and flora of Mahé. Parks and trails wind through the park, with marked routes and maps available, and these are probably the best way to experience the Morne Seychellois National Park. Hiking trails ascend into the park from the village of Danzil, passing tea plantations, and offering spectacular views of the southwest coast of Mahé from the mountain slopes.
Victory
Victory which is the only major port in the Seychelles is one of the smallest capital in the world. The most attractions here are a clocktower modelled on that of Vauxhall Clock Tower in London, the Courthouse, the Victory Botanical Gardens, the Sir Selwyn-Clarke Market. The city is also home to the national stadium and a polytechnic institute, while the inner harbour lies east of the town, around which tuna fishing and canning form a major local industry. The most promnient historical structure is the clock tower which was erected in 1903 modelled on Little Ben, a small version of Big Ben in London.
Cousin Island
Cousin Island is considered to belong to birds. Unlike any other granitic islands, on Cousin the wildlife is abundant and close at hand. No matter what time of year you visit, you are sure to see a variety of nesting seabirds, foraging birds of the forest, lizards roaming about in the leaf litter in search of food, and a host of invertebrates such as crabs, spiders, millpedes and termites.

Aldarbra Atoll
Ranked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aldabra is the world’s largest raised coral atoll. The central lagoon fills and empties twice a day through four channels, revealing mushroom-shaped pinnacles known as champignons. Tiger sharks and manta rays often prowl the shallows, and the atoll is home to thousands of birds, including the white-throated Aldabran rail (the only flightless bird in the Indian Ocean). Also on view are lesser and great frigatebirds, red-footed boobies, dimorphic egrets (found only here and in Madagascar), Aldabra sacred ibis, greater flamingos, and the malagasy kestrel. In addition to its rich avian life, Aldabra is the habitat of 200,000 giant land tortoises – five times as many as theGalapagos.

What to do in Seychelles
Having believed as a paradise for lovers with various delicious cuisines, beautiful beaches and excellent services, Seychelles is also a favored destination for whom, those are seeking for abundance of interesting activities. Some out-standing ones will be listed as follows:
- General outdoor activities:
Enjoying a hot and humid climate with an average temperature around 29 census degree, Seychelles is considered as a perfect place for visitors who desire an ideal environment for relaxing and resting with various activities. Swimming, boating, and fishing seem to be the mostly recommended activities here. Those should be undertaken in the early morning or under the sunset when you can make the most of tranquility ever find as well as the favorable climate in this “paradise”. Anse Lazio, Parashin, or Beau Valolon beach where are likely to be untouched by human’s influences are among the best choices for those activities.
- Water sports:
Exploring some kinds of water sports will impress your mind with incredible experiences including power boat, catamaran or sailboat… Windsurfing would be suggested in the period of time during May and October when the trade wind blows hard.
Scuba diving or snorkeling can be done in almost anywhere in Seychelles, however the Baie Ternay Marine National Park located in Mahe island is most popular because of its fantastic marine life with at least 100 different kinds of fish in many beautiful colors such as tropical fish, sea turtles, eagle rays ….. If luckily, you also see the whale shark when visiting the island on September.
- Hiking
For the adventure seekers, hiking is a challenging activity which requires endurance and resistance. Morne Seychellois National Park in Victoria serves as a perfect path for visitor, who is eager to explore the nature with the luxuriant vegetation of the tropical forest including carpet grass, wooden platforms…, together with creature like snails, slugs, birds…. The hike seems to be more challenge and funnier with some obstacles along the trail when participants were required to navigate through fallen trees, huge tree-trunks lying horizontal, or small water streams as well. Moreover, water falls on the Cassedent Hike is also a wise choice for the journey. Visitor can enjoy the lovely fresh water running through a small cave like a worthy prize for their efforts. The hike should be carried out at the hottest time of the day when you cannot stay on the beaches.
- Sightseeing:
Not only does the Seychelles allure the tourist by its endless line coast, blue water and pretty sunlight, this place also deserves as a special mention with its abundant nature. Seychelles National Botanical garden is the only place where the visitors can eye witness the legendary trees- the coco-de-mer (or double coconut). They must be absolutely delighted with the special appearance of the fruits. Furthermore, you can find out many others strange native creatures such as the fruit bats which have a thriving colony in the garden, the giant tortoises which you can see them up close and feed them, absolutely with a small fee. Besides, Le Jardin Du Roi Spice Garden is also a well worth the visit with abundant spices growing in nature comprising vanilla, peppercorns, cinnamon, or many other fruits.
- Shopping
The capital Vitoria and the city center offer a best place for shopping. Outlets on the island fails to win the major attraction of the visitors, yet, some classic and traditional Seychelles souvenirs handmade by local artists and woodwork or the coco-de-mer ( a nut from a kind of native trees to the islands in the Seychelles) would be the extraordinary gift for your friends.
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