Seychelles- Sitting Pretty Among Top Beach Destinations
by: Andrew Muigai
Almost every description of the Seychelles appears to be a bit
over the top. Is it only the easily impressed who get to visit and
write about the Seychelles? The magic of these islands is
however real. Impressions gained of this dream island paradise
will be your refuge when you return to those long working hours.
Just like everybody imagines paradise, the Seychelles islands
are far away, peaceful and stunningly beautiful.
It is the peace and quiet that attracted the writer Somerset
Maugham when he sought to work on a novel without interruption.
Most visitors do not however come here to work. The main draw
of the islands has always been the beaches, snorkeling and
diving. The attractions of the natural world particularly the birdlife,
tropical fish and the unique physical environment are a bonus.
After your Seychelles holiday you may want to impress your
friends by these two facts. The islands are the only mid ocean
island group in the world with a granite rock formation. And that
Aldabra, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site is the
largest coral atoll in the world. Some will of course not
understand what you are talking about but the point will be clear
that you have traveled to a place of distinction.
Jacques Costeau whose part of the documentary, The Silent
World was shot in the Seychelles said that he had never been
anywhere else with such clarity of water or diversity of reef life.
The islands are also a good place to get married and to enjoy the
tropical honeymoon of your life. Few other destinations can beat
the combination of beauty and romance. For this and other
reasons I cannot go through here, It is my firmly held position that
visitors who get married here go on to a happy married life and
are sooner joined by cute little ones!
The Seychelles is a year round destination. But if you must
undertake a specific activity, then you need to pick the most
suitable season. Windsurfing and sailing are best at the start and
end of the trade winds - May and October. Diving enthusiasts
should go for dates between March and May or September to
November, although conditions are excellent year round.
Those keen on the birdlife should note that April marks the
beginning of the breeding season. Bird Island, in particular is
overrun by sea birds between May and September. Due to drier
conditions, the period May to September has best conditions for
hiking and walking.
The other factor you may want to consider is cost. The Seychelles
is considered to be a top-drawer destination. In general, the peak
falls between mid December-early January and mid July-end
August when most Seychelles hotels and resorts trade in the
currency known as top-dollar. The off-season periods vary with
each establishment much more widely than most other
destinations.
The discount in designated off-season periods relative to the
peak season falls between 20-60%. Some of the smaller
premises however charge a uniform rate year round. If you have a
flexible schedule, good planning can result in considerable
savings.
Copyright © Africa Point
About The Author
Andrew Muigai is the editor of AfricaPoint Insider online
newsletter. It is part of AfricaPoint.com- the Africa travel website
that has helped thousands of travelers discover Africa.
travel@africapoint.com
by: Andrew Muigai
Almost every description of the Seychelles appears to be a bit
over the top. Is it only the easily impressed who get to visit and
write about the Seychelles? The magic of these islands is
however real. Impressions gained of this dream island paradise
will be your refuge when you return to those long working hours.
Just like everybody imagines paradise, the Seychelles islands
are far away, peaceful and stunningly beautiful.
It is the peace and quiet that attracted the writer Somerset
Maugham when he sought to work on a novel without interruption.
Most visitors do not however come here to work. The main draw
of the islands has always been the beaches, snorkeling and
diving. The attractions of the natural world particularly the birdlife,
tropical fish and the unique physical environment are a bonus.
After your Seychelles holiday you may want to impress your
friends by these two facts. The islands are the only mid ocean
island group in the world with a granite rock formation. And that
Aldabra, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site is the
largest coral atoll in the world. Some will of course not
understand what you are talking about but the point will be clear
that you have traveled to a place of distinction.
Jacques Costeau whose part of the documentary, The Silent
World was shot in the Seychelles said that he had never been
anywhere else with such clarity of water or diversity of reef life.
The islands are also a good place to get married and to enjoy the
tropical honeymoon of your life. Few other destinations can beat
the combination of beauty and romance. For this and other
reasons I cannot go through here, It is my firmly held position that
visitors who get married here go on to a happy married life and
are sooner joined by cute little ones!
The Seychelles is a year round destination. But if you must
undertake a specific activity, then you need to pick the most
suitable season. Windsurfing and sailing are best at the start and
end of the trade winds - May and October. Diving enthusiasts
should go for dates between March and May or September to
November, although conditions are excellent year round.
Those keen on the birdlife should note that April marks the
beginning of the breeding season. Bird Island, in particular is
overrun by sea birds between May and September. Due to drier
conditions, the period May to September has best conditions for
hiking and walking.
The other factor you may want to consider is cost. The Seychelles
is considered to be a top-drawer destination. In general, the peak
falls between mid December-early January and mid July-end
August when most Seychelles hotels and resorts trade in the
currency known as top-dollar. The off-season periods vary with
each establishment much more widely than most other
destinations.
The discount in designated off-season periods relative to the
peak season falls between 20-60%. Some of the smaller
premises however charge a uniform rate year round. If you have a
flexible schedule, good planning can result in considerable
savings.
Copyright © Africa Point
About The Author
Andrew Muigai is the editor of AfricaPoint Insider online
newsletter. It is part of AfricaPoint.com- the Africa travel website
that has helped thousands of travelers discover Africa.
travel@africapoint.com
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