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Advantages: A place where local life can be appreciated away from tourist resorts Disadvantages: Expensive
It's time to dispel the myth about the Seychelles. When people think of Seychelles, even those who have been there, they conjure up images reminiscent of a Bounty commercial, all indulgent wealth and luxury. And this dream can be fulfilled by heading to one of the outer islands, where tourists can cocoon themselves in a resort just expending enough effort to adjust the straw in their alarmingly expensive cocktail and direct their masseuse to that aggravating knot of stress. These visitors will leave suntanned and happy, regaling tales from their superficial experience about perfect beaches and the helpful pool boy, but without the first idea of the real people, the politics and the culture. And for the Seychellois, life isn't such a beach.
Seychelles has a history of social and political unrest, and there are many tales of forced ...
typical souvenir shops in Victoria except that many of the products look a lot nicer that the usual tat you find in these kinds of shops. Many things are hand made and the more you see of one product the cheaper it is. There is a huge market, which sells every kind of fish available and is fish lovers dream market. As there is a surplus of fish it means that they can be bought at very reasonable prices. Beware though that if you plan on bringing it back home then you must also buy special packaging to make sure they arrive safely. It is very hard to get lost as there aren’t many roads and everything is signposted clearly
One of the best beaches in Seychelles is Beau Vallon. It is the most beautiful stretch of sand I’ve ever seen and is even more lovely at night when you see the moonlight glinting on the sea. It is also where ...
Advantages: Fine, white sand; Excellent restaurant; Outstanding sunsets Disadvantages: Not great for swimming
Praslin is the second largest island in the Seychelles and the most popular with tourists. It has primeval forest and wonderful scenery, coupled with some good quality hotels which are less expensive than their exclusive counterparts on the outer islands. But what Praslin is most famous for is the soft white sanded beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters that surround the small island, many of which have been voted among the best in the world.
Anse Lazio is situated on the north west corner of Praslin in Bay Chevalier. It is a 1Km long perfect crescent of soft, lightly fluffed up white sand so finely grained it feels like flour. The beach is relatively deep, from the fringe of takamaka trees and palms to the waves of the warm Indian Ocean, so there is no need to retreat far to avoid an incoming tide. To the right of the beach ...
