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Vacation in Seychelles : Highlights & Travel Tips
Seychelles is a dreamlike Indian Ocean archipelago known for its powder-soft beaches, giant granite boulders, and clear turquoise water. What makes it especially appealing to travelers is the blend of castaway beauty and comfort: you can spend your days snorkeling coral reefs, island-hopping by ferry or small plane, hiking through lush nature reserves, and then returning to stylish beachfront resorts or charming guesthouses. The islands also offer a more relaxed, exclusive feel than many tropical destinations, with rich Creole culture, fresh seafood, and postcard-worthy scenery at nearly every turn.
Highlights include Mahé for markets, mountain viewpoints, and access to Morne Seychellois National Park; Praslin for the famous Vallée de Mai, home to the rare coco de mer palm; and La Digue for its laid-back atmosphere and iconic Anse Source d’Argent beach. Popular experiences include diving and snorkeling in marine parks, spotting giant tortoises on Curieuse or Aldabra-inspired conservation sites, taking sunset cruises, and exploring secluded coves. For practical planning, book inter-island transfers and popular accommodations early, especially in high-demand periods. Pack light, breathable clothing, reef-safe sunscreen, and water shoes for rocky shore entries, and budget carefully, as Seychelles can be expensive, though guesthouses and self-catering options can help reduce costs.
Popular travel destinations Seychelles
Best time to travel Seychelles
Based on the popularity data, the best time to visit Seychelles is from October to November, with November standing out as the peak month and October close behind. May is also a strong option, offering high traveler interest and likely appealing conditions, while months with missing data such as March and July are less certain for planning.
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Seychelles - Praslin Island at Anse Lazio
Travel Impressions A former colleague of mine told me in 2015, 'You need to relax, Karin! You need a place where there is no stress, no time pressure, no power struggles over...
Let your soul hang...
Today we start the day in a more relaxed way, greeted by our grandpa waving at us during breakfast and looking out at the sea and the blue sky - the sun is shining for us again....
Today wet from 'above' ...
This time no awakening with summer, sun, but at least the sea - that would be boring. So today the breakfast table had to be moved under the roof, and despite that we got a few...
Sun, snorkeling, swimming...
Today, our water aerobics grandpa greets us again at breakfast (see photo) and we start the day leisurely. Since the weather report shows sun again today, and we will probably...
Arrived in paradise
After a round trip of 6.5 hours with a stopover in Johannesburg, we have arrived in the breathtaking Seychelles 🌴☀️ We will spend the last few days of our honeymoon in the...
Seychelles - Mahe Island
Greetings from Mahe, the main island of Seychelles!
Seychelles
10th Dec to 18th Dec 2016 ' it's like a dream', that's all you really need to say. However, there is a lot to report. We were lucky to meet a nice couple from Düsseldorf on the...
Accommodation 2 with a 5-star view⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
After chilling at the hotel pool until noon, we headed north to Mahé.🚗 On the way, we stopped at a small supermarket and a street vendor to buy a few things.🍎🫑 Along the way...
Mahé (Seychelles)
Here is the second part of the vacation in Seychelles. We spent this time on the main island of Mahé.
Praslin and Curieuse (Seychelles)
Here are the impressions of the island of Praslin (Seychelles). You can read more about it in the current report.
Unique in the world😱🥥
The day began magically with a breakfast right by the sea.😍🫖 After that, there was a bus ride of about 20 minutes along the coast of Praslin. 🚌 However, it turned out to be a...
Fish Alarm 2.0🐠🚨
From Turtle Island, we continued on the boat: Actually, snorkeling at St. Pierre Island (a popular spot) was planned, but the weather conditions (strong currents & high waves)...
Plans fall through🌧️
Actually, we had booked a day trip by boat today, including a snorkeling trip. But it rained heavily all night, and there was no improvement in sight this morning.🌧️ Since Janike...
Calm, Rain & Romance🌧️♥️
After the delicious breakfast, we wanted to spend our last day at the Indian Ocean Lodge hotel in a relaxed manner. So we lounged by the pool for a few hours and only left our...
Trip to Turtle Island🐢
Today was finally the day for the trip that got canceled yesterday: The boat tour to Turtle Island Curieuse.⛵ Beforehand, we had porridge for breakfast and then set off at 9 AM by...
Fish alarm🚨🐠 & animal guide🐶
Today, we went on our second hike: This time a bit shorter, but no less strenuous in the heat.🥵 Again, we had to do some climbing in between - and once again, our destination was...
Birthday 2.0: Time for a Party🥳
When we returned to the hotel after our excursion, we headed straight for the pool - time for some cooling off & relaxation!☺️🌊 Some time later, the weather changed: With...
Happy birthday!🥳
Today is a very special day: Janike is celebrating her birthday🎉 That's why she had no idea what to expect today (Yannick planned everything and wrote some surprise letters that...
Fresh Coconut & Colorful Fish🐠🥥
Today we drove to a small cove right after breakfast (smoothie bowl with fruit). It was our first beach day!⛱️ There, we were greeted by a dog that stayed with us all day 🐕 and...
A 5-star holiday for the poor 😂
Anyone who thought we went to check into a 5-star hotel was unfortunately mistaken (we definitely didn't want to pay €2000 a night 🥲). We booked breakfast there (somewhere).
Our 1st Time Mini-Plane🛩️😱
Today started very early for us: at 3:30 AM, because our small plane from Mahé to Praslin took off at 5:50 AM.🛩️ Before that, we had to return our rental car.🚗 We were hoping to...
🇸🇨 Seychelles
10 days in paradise. 🏝️ Mahe, Praslin, La Digue