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Seychelles – Tips before you go

Sep 5th, 2006 10:10
Harish Kohli, http://www.awimaway.com

Seychelles – Tips before you go 
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. 
Harish Kohli
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