Seychelles
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Head to the Seychelles and escape the Olympics
Fancy escaping the madness of the Olympics? Just Seychelles is offering a seven-night stay at Raffles Praslin discounted by £2,500 per couple, departing July 25th.
Seychelles home to the world’s most expensive villa
The world's most expensive villa is set to open at Desroches Island in the Seychelles on June 1st 2012.
Seychelles interest surges after Indian Ocean episode
BBC 2’s Sunday evening programme Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve has created a boost of interest in the number of Brits looking to travel to the tropical, paradise islands of the Seychelles according to travel comparison website, TravelSupermarket.
Indulgent limited-time offer at Raffles Praslin Seychelles
Guests booking a stay at Raffles Praslin Seychelles by March 31st for stays between April 1st and May 31st 2012 can enjoy some great extras during their stay.
Costa Allegra ‘adrift off the Seychelles’
Costa Concordia’s sister ship Costa Allegra s without power in the Indian Ocean following a fire.
The Seychelles is a dazzling collection of more than 100 tropical islands just off the east coast of Africa.
There are regular boats, planes and even helicopters to take you between the golden-sanded droplets in the Indian Ocean. Plentiful beaches and a laid-back atmosphere make the Seychelles a top destination for the holidaymaker looking to luxuriate in the sun, or those after some serious island-hopping.
In 2011 the Seychelles became even more celebrated as it was revealed that the royal newlyweds – William and Kate – chose the Seychelles as their honeymoon destination, cementing its reputation as the destination for exotic, honeymoon-worthy luxury.
Seychelles Essential Information:
Capital: Victoria
Major islands: Mahe and Praslin
Places of interest: Vallee de Mai, La Digue and Silouhette
Time Zone: GMT +4
Language: English (primary), French and Creole. To learn the basics of French visit www.bbc.co.uk
Currency: Seychelles uses the Seychelles rupee. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc.
International dialling code: +248
British Embassy: visit the website for more information
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