THE SEYCHELLES
A tropical paradise, the islands are known for their legendary raw beauty which is characterised by porcelain beaches, turquoise waters, marine reserves and spectacular wildlife. All this can be savoured in understated luxury in exclusive hideaways, where such tranquil pleasures as barefoot shoreline strolls and dining beneath the stars soon become second nature.
The waters here, teeming with marine turtles and over a hundred species of tropical fish, make for a mesmerising 3D gallery for scuba divers and snorkellers. Above water, a lush wilderness reveals rare birds, and the famous, erotically-shaped Coco de Mer plant, thought by explorers to be the Forbidden Fruit of the Garden of Eden.
Part of the Seychelles is a World Heritage Site, including Aldabra Island, which has the world’s largest raised coral atoll. And the lush forest and wild pineapple, coffee and allspice bushes of Vallée de Mai on Praslin Island, reputed to be the original Garden of Eden.
GMT: +4 Hours.
Flight Time: Approximately 11 Hours.
Currency: Seychelles Rupee.
Stopovers: Dubai or Qatar.
CHOOSE A RESORT
WEATHER
CLIMATE
The Seychelles’ enviable climate is steadily warm, rarely falling below 23°C. The islands lie outside the cyclone belt but receive monsoon rains November to April. This hot and humid season gives way to a period of cooler weather May to October.
TEMPERATURE / RAINFALL
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TEMP (°C) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
RAINFALL (MM) | 379 | 262 | 167 | 177 | 124 | 63 | 80 | 97 | 121 | 206 | 215 | 281 |
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