Seychelles
Where Flintstone-like boulders spill from volcanic hills and flawless atolls sit alongside busy island towns, the Seychelles stands in its own bubble of time where prehistoric purity refuses to be eclipsed by clamorous modern life.
Where Flintstone-like boulders spill from volcanic hills and flawless atolls sit alongside busy island towns, the Seychelles stands in its own bubble of time where prehistoric purity refuses to be eclipsed by clamorous modern life.
Flying a degree or two under the mass tourism radar, the Seychelles is to the Indian Ocean what a patch of footprint-less snow is in a wintry field – untouched yet undeniably inviting. There are a few ways to experience life here, the first being diving into the fold and seeing the beauty of this archipelago from its heartbeat on the more populated central islands like Mahé.
The second is hopping across the blanket of azure to Praslin, for a happy medium between lavish lodgings and the quirky natural environment. Then, there’s the quintessential paradise most think of when they picture the Seychelles and the answer to the quest for any kind of detox – Félicité.
In pursuit of…
… an eco-epicentre
The first country in the world to include conservation in its constitution, the Seychelles’ commitment to the preservation of its illustrious environment is deep-rooted. Despite the strong, rocky exterior, this habitat is vulnerable, and whether or not you take an active interest in the ecology or you’re there to simply admire its good looks, you can hardly ignore it. The residents are tirelessly working on restoring the balance and highly encourage visitors to get involved with the likes of indigenous flora replanting, near-extinct species protection and helping to grow the pioneering marine preservation initiatives.
The Seychelles is to the Indian Ocean what a patch of footprint-less snow is in a wintry field – untouched yet undeniably inviting.
Its essence...
PREHISTORIC
ECO-AWARE
UNTOUCHED
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