Seychelles Honeymoon

The Seychelles – mistaken for the original ‘Garden of Eden’ by General Gordon more than 100 years ago – has retained its charm and mystique as one of the last paradises on earth.

Renowned for dazzling white-sand beaches, dramatic rock formations, warm crystal clear waters and lush tropical vegetation, the Seychelles remains a magical honeymoon destination for couples celebrating a honeymoon or romantic getaway.

Things to do and see
Explore La Digue Island, the least developed and traditional of the Seychelles islands, one the world’s most romantic islands and home to the gorgeous beach of Anse Source d’Argent.

Or try the equally stunning Praslin Island, home to Anse Lazio, a perfect crescent of soft, fine-grained white sand fringed by stands of Takamaka.

Head to the Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the unusual 'coco de mer' double coconut palm tree and three of the world's rarest birds – the black parrot, fruit pigeon and Seychelles bulbul. Due to its isolation, the Seychelles is famous for unique flora and fauna.

Take time to island-hop and explore some of the other islands. It’s easy to get flights from the main island of Mahé to Praslin and La Digue Island as well as to Frégate, Desroches, Bird and Denis Island. Ferries operate regular services between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue – for the other islands you’ll need to charter a boat.

Accommodation
The Seychelles boast some of the most luxurious resorts in the world, such as the Banyan Tree Seychelles, a sumptuous resort that sits on a stunning palm-fringed white-sand beach on the island of Mahé.

Best time to visit the Seychelles?
Any time, although it’s best to plan your trip around what you want to do. The annual temperature ranges between 24°C and 31°C, with humidity around 80 per cent. July and August are the driest months.

The rainy season lasts from mid-November until mid-February, and while downpours can be heavy, they rarely last long. December and January are the wettest months. For more climate info: Seychelles Weather Guide

Hiking, surfing and windsurfing are best at the start and end of the trade winds, usually around May and October; while diving, swimming and snorkelling are best during April/May and October/November when the water temperature averages 28˚C and visibility is often more than 30m.

Bird watching is best in April during the breeding season, between May and September for the nesting of sooty terns, and in October during migration. Game fishing is best between October and April.

Location – Comprising 115 islands, the Indian Ocean archipelago is situated about 1600km east of Kenya and situated just north-east of the island of Madagascar. The capital, Victoria, is situated on the largest island, Mahé.
Find out how to get to the Seychelles.