Honeymoon in the Seychelles Islands!

What’s more romantic than taking a long walk on the beach while sipping on a cool cocktail, arm in arm with your newly pronounced partner for life, in the presence of the setting sun? Well I can’t think of anything and if I’ve painted you an appealing picture, then a honeymoon in the Seychelles Islands may be just the thing for you!

Many have chosen to honeymoon at the Seychelles because of its unique romantic ambiance, the archipelago is known as the ‘Islands of love’ for a reason. The very name Seychelles is famous the world over for its legendary beauty, from verdant peaks, primeval forests to the glittering white sands and sparkling turquoise water, where life is reduced to the simple elements of sun, sea and sand. Doesn’t that sound dreamy?

Getting There & Getting Around

Getting there has become really easy due to simple fact that international flights from around the world connect the Seychelles to Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia. The national carrier is Air Seychelles.

An extensive, inexpensive bus network  and the abundance of taxis makes it easy to get around on Mahé and Praslin (the main islands). About a dozen car hire companies operate on Mahé and Praslin, with fleets that include everything from Mini-Mokes to chauffeured Mercedes-Benzes. Rather more in tune with the pace of life on the islands, bicycles are readily available for hire on La Digue and Praslin, where they are a popular mode of transport.

Accomodation
Whether it’s a 5-star hotel you’re looking for or private villa, the Seychelles have it all. For Mahé, try the Banyan Tree or The Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort. If you’re planning to spend most of your trip in Praslin then check out Le Lemuria which is tranquility at its best. Also spare a glance at Seychelles Secrets which represents a unique portfolio of the islands’ finest small hotels, guesthouses, self-catering chalets and holiday homes.

Things to Do

There is a host of special attractions such as the legendary Valle de Mai in Praslin. What about the nightlife, you may ask. There are just four discotheques in the Seychelles, two on Mahé and two on Praslin. The most sizeable is Katiolo’s where the oversized dance floor is usually packed on weekends. Other after dark entertainments include taking a sunset cruise, or digging into a romantic dinner on the beach. Dig into local culture via the islands’ locally distilled rum, or rather more exotic tipples such as Coco d’Amour. Shopping in the Seychelles is like a breath of fresh air, the islands’ retail operations are truly therapeutic, selling genuinely local items, and business is carried on in a laid-back fashion. Also, snorkelling or diving are a must if you’re at the islands!

Well, there you have it! Perhaps when you’re planning your honeymoon, you’ll consider the wonderful, serene Seychelles. It’s an island with a little of everything. One thing is for sure, you’ll feel right at home as the language commonly spoken is English, of course if you can speak French, you might get more discount in your shopping excursions (sound good, ladies?)

Tip : For more information visit worldtravelguide.net or seychelles.travel