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Scattered across the Indian Ocean lie 115 island that make the Seychelles archipelago. Over 20,000 Britons visit this paradise every year. They go there to snorkel, dive, bird watching, sunbathing or like parakeets, love their newly found partner. Many visitors are honeymooners. The Seychelles can deliver the tropical romantic ideal, often to a stupendous degree, but it is not a destination where you should expect to fly in and find heaven waiting in the arrivals hall. It comes only to those who find the right hotel at the right time, depending whether you want to dive, fish, sail or watch birds or turtles — or just walk along the beach holding bands. WEATHER A chief consideration should be the weather, for the Seychelles are influenced by two very different trade winds. The South East Trade Winds are prevalent from May to September. This means that you could be staring out at choppy seas and seaweed-strewn beaches if you are in the South East while your compatriots on the other side are bathing in pure turquoise waters. The North West Trade Winds are prevalent from October to April. This is a much calmer breeze, which results in increased humidity and calmer seas. Higher rainfall occurs during this time of year but this mostly occurs in brief showers followed again by tropical sunshine. THE RIGHT ISLAND Choosing the right island – granite or coral? There are 42 granite islands and 73 coral islands of various sizes and topography. Big or small? Fotunately, the standards have risen on the small islands and there are now luxuriously refurbished lodges. How to travel to remote islands? The best way to enjoy this varied archipelago is to go island hopping, changing from plane to helicopter to inter-island ferry, according to your itinerary. DINING For me food on a holiday is like an icing on a cake. It has to be perfect. Some big hotels have the buffet-style food while others make it more romantic. For those who like tasting the local cuisine should try dining in the islands' small restaurants, where you can find spicy Creole dishes that make the most of the bountiful local fish. Like we say, “you dress for others but eat what you like”, I will leave that decision up to you.
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© 2006 Harish Kohli. Harish Kohli is an avid traveller who likes to share good adventure travel ideas with others. He is also CEO of AwimAway.com where he can help tailor-make an experiential or adventure holidays for you. Visit www.awimaway.com to see what's new on line.
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