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Where to Go in Seychelles

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  Curieuse

  Curieuse is an uninhabited, bio-reserve island, a marine national park, and a former leper colony known as Île Rouge, named for its russet-toned soil. Today, travelers can explore the ruins of an old leprosarium and a doctor’s home that’s been preserved as a national monument. The top reason to come here, however, is its giant tortoises, with a breeding program that allows the animals to roam freely in the sandy coves. You can stroll right alongside the mammoths as they meander through the coco-de-mer trees – a rare and unique type of flora only found here and on Praslin Island.

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  Praslin

  Praslin is the country’s second-largest island but it’s primarily undeveloped and sparsely populated. It’s a perfect place to enjoy tranquil seclusion and nature, with many postcard-perfect beaches like Anse Volbert and Anse Lazo which have shallow, warm water that laps chalk-white sands. There are plenty of other things to do, like visiting Vallée de Mai National Park which is known for its 4,000+ examples of the rare giant coco de mer fruit palm that produces the largest fruit ever recorded and the world’s heaviest seeds. As you walk the scenic trails, keep an eye out for rare birds like the black parrot too.

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  St. Anne

  Part of St. Anne Marine National Park, St. Anne is the largest of the eight islands here, lying northeast off the coast of Mahé. It has a very small population, less than 100, and many fantasy-like sandy beaches with endless towering palm trees to provide shade. You’ll find an underwater paradise offshore, ideal for snorkeling and diving among vibrant coral reefs, dolphins, tropical fish, and hawksbill turtles. Glass bottom boat trips are popular here providing the chance to view the sea life without getting wet, and if you visit Anse Royale between late November and February, you might spot sea turtles laying their eggs.

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  La Digue

  If you want a look at a more traditional side of life on the islands here, where people get around on bicycles and oxcarts, you’ll want to visit La Digue. The main village of La Passe offers enticing cafes, red-tiled rooftops, shops that sell souvenirs, and a sweep of stunning beaches. This is a nature lover’s haven too, with lush greenery and granite rock outcrops that rise out of the surreal waters while pristine white sand beaches frame the coast. A visit to Veuve Nature Reserve is a must for viewing rare birds like the endangered black paradise flycatcher.