The Maldives are renowned for snorkelling on those islands with a good house reef. Secluded beaches are easier to find in Seychelles on the bigger islands, whereas all the Maldives resorts are on their own island - though some do trips to "Robinson Crusoe" islands.
The best times to visit Seychelles are April, May, October and November. These months represent the transition times between the hot and humid northwest trade winds (from November through March) and the cooler southeast trade winds that define April through October.
Most visits to Seychelles are trouble free. However, there has been an increase in break-ins, robberies, burglaries and opportunist thefts against residents, expatriates and tourists. Crime is generally non-violent, but bags have been snatched, cars broken into and tourists robbed while walking at night.
If you want to drop serious money on a holiday, the Seychelles definitely have plenty of places perfect for an eye-wateringly expensive trip, with high-end rooms at the Madame Zabre Spa Resort on Desroches Island going for almost $15,000 USD per night, as well as a plethora of rooms available in the $500-$1,000-per-
Other International Direct Flights to Seychelles:
- Frankfurt – Condor Thomas Cook.
- Dubai- Emirates Airlines.
- Abu Dhabi – Etihad Airlines.
- Mauritius – Air Seychelles.
- Johannesburg – Air Seychelles.
- Nairobi – Kenya Airways.
- Reunion – Air Austral.
- Addis Ababa -Ethopian Airlines.
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Cheap flights to Seychelles
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | November | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | $1169 | Average for round-trip flights in April 2020 |
| Round-trip from | $842 | From New York to Victoria |
To recap; Mahe is our number one choice for where to stay in Seychelles as it's the largest island with the most going on. Our pick for the best hotel is The Palm Seychelles.
Cost of Visa
A Seychelles visa is issued at no cost for the first month of stay on the island. A fee of ₦134,155 (Sr. 5,000) must be paid to extend your stay for successive periods up to three months at a time. Three months extensions can be obtained within a 12-month period.Excellent Airline
Exceptional comfort in economy class, lots of legroom. The plane was clean and the crew was surprisingly nice. Very good meal. Air Seychelles is much better than most airlines and has no reason to be jealous of airlines from Asia and the Gulf and especially Air France.| Emirates flights | Delta flights | Ethiopian Airlines flights |
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| British Airways flights | Etihad Airways flights | Condor flights |
| Air France flights | Turkish Airlines flights | South African Airways flights |
| Qatar Airways flights | Air Seychelles flights | |
Cheap flights to Maldives
| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | September | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
| Average price | $1128 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2020 |
| Round-trip from | $1149 | From Las Vegas to Malé |
The best times to visit Seychelles are April, May, October and November. These months represent the transition times between the hot and humid northwest trade winds (from November through March) and the cooler southeast trade winds that define April through October.
If you have time you should try and stay on one of the other main islands (Praslin and LaDigue). I would suggest 7 days minimum, especially if you are going to Island hop. I went to both Mahe & La Digue in a span of 4 days and found that it was definitly not enough since there is so much to explore.
The most practical items to pack for your island adventure are:
- Day wear: beach wear, shorts and t-shirts.
- Evening wear: smart casual.
- Swim suit.
- Sun hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Sandals.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
3 Main Biggest Islands of the Seychelles
- Mahé Largest and main island of the Seychelles, Mahé is the most popular Seychelles destination with a great variety of big hotels and luxury resorts.
- Praslin. Praslin is the second biggest island in the Seychelles, but it cannot be compared to Mahé.
- La Digue.
In 1810 upon the surrender of Mauritius, Britain assumed full control of Seychelles. The Treaty of Paris formalized this arrangement in 1814. In 1903 the islands became their own crown colony, which was separate from Mauritius.
Seychelles is a visa-free country which means that there are no visa requirements for any persons wishing to travel. The passport must be valid for the period of the intended stay until arrival back in the holder's country of origin or residence.
Seychelles is a paradise on Earth. The beautiful country is blessed with deep blue waters and white sandy beaches with exotic sea life, becoming a famous honeymoon destination. The 115-island country is within the Indian Ocean off East Africa and actually has the least population among independent African countries.
10 Unmissable Things to do in Seychelles
- 1) Go Back in Time – La Digue.
- 2) Find a Secret Waterfall – Praslin.
- 3) Visit Another Country.
- 4) Eat like a Local.
- 5) Experience a Different World.
- 6) Find the world's heaviest (and sexiest!) seed.
- 7) Lunch with a View.
- 8) Meet the Bird that Saved an Island!
