Seychelles weather

Seychelles has been experiencing a drought for the past months. The Seychelles weather has been extremely dry. The Seychelles weather forecast is not changing the pattern of the past few months. The Seychelles Island should be in the middle of the rainy season now yet rain has been scarce.  

Swim with whale sharks

For those looking for a bit of adrenaline rush swimming with a 10M shark will get your heart pumping a bit. With only flippers and mask swimmers will jump in to swim in proximity of the big fish. The shark can surely swallow a human but fortunately it is not a carnivorous.

However, a fish this size always swims in company of a lot of other fish making your interaction with the beast a public affairs.   

The TODO list when in the seychelles.

Big Game Fishing


Its a fisherman’s dream to catch a big one, such opportunity always exist in the Seychelles islands. Big fish are like marlin, sail fish, fish that are 3M long and weights 100 plus Kilos.

There are more than 20 licensed boat that are engaged in this type of activity. On Mahe Island it is a bit more organised, you can charter a boat either from the marine charter or from eden island. When on praslin island thing are not as well organised and you may need to do some searching. It is worth noting that the winner of the la Digue Island and the Mahe Island fishing championship came from Praslin Island.

Live aboard


99% of visitors looking for a Seychelles holidays will look for accommodations on land whilst living on the sea gives a different type of relaxation with the bonus of seeing the islands at no extra cost. Next time you are planning your trip to the Seychelles compare prices. Plus depending on your choice of boat you can have added activities like diving snorkelling.

Yachts charter companies are well organised with various packages. IF you are worried about motion sickness, plan your trip around October to June July to October are for the mariners that are looking for enjoyment of making the boat moves in the wind.

Getting Married in the seychelles

A lot of people think of getting married but never has the time. Work, busy schedule, contract but now a new opportunity has present itself for busy couple to get married quickly, start enjoying their honeymoon and get back to normal life.

Seychelles Restaurant

Planning to go out for dinner in the Seychelles and finding the right place for you to entertain your guest can be a big task. We have compiled a list of seychelles restaurant to help you out. Happy dining in the seychelles restaurant.

goodies for the festive season

Lots of goodies this festive season, free dinners at le duc de praslin and castelo beach hotel, Long stay benefits, free night offers, family offers at la modestie with price reduction in more villa rented and iles des palmes with reduce price in family bungalows.

Seychelles - Carnival de Victoria

Seychelles international carnival of victoria will run for 3 days, from 4th - 6th of March 2011. Representatives from famous national carnivals will be invited to attend. The best will meet in Victoria and this convergence will vibrate this unique culture.  Seychelles, weekend 4-6 march, 2011. be there!

Calendar


Day 1

Melting pot of cultures – with an alfresco style restaurant,

Day 2

Carnival day – carnival procession starts from 10:00

Day 3

Family fun day – carnival assemble at the stadium where participants can mingle with locals.

Creole week this weekend

The creole world will converge in Victoria, Seychelles next week end. Where will you be? This convergence will bring the creole culture to its climax, with colors, people, race, food and thinking. From Louisiana in the USA, the Caribbean islands and the Indian ocean islands, Join the fun and activities, read the Seychelles nation for more details.  

walking tour of praslin island

Fitness seychelles is organising tour praslin walk tomorrow the 16th, start from baie st anne community centre at 07:00. This is a 3 hour walk but you an take your time to complete, see some of the most beautiful places on praslin island,

you need good walking shoes, water, sun tan lotion, and its a mountain climb, level of fitness required average.

next tour is tour of la digue island on the 4th on november.

seychelles promotions and discounts

This is the place to be for all your holidays, weddings and honeymoon. browse for discounts and promotions.

More promotional benefits from Holidays Seychelles

World Hotel Link (WHL) will be launching a new version of its global website this weekend, with more features, products and services. Visitors will have the power to build their own dream package and control the budget that goes with it. Holidays Seychelles is the Seychelles partner of WHL. This is now a one stop shop for all your accommodations, car rentals, excursions, guided tours, trails, and lots of promotional benefits.

upto 30% discount at iles des palmes this fall.

Danby - announced some good deal this autumn, starting from 1st of Septembet to 19th of december 2010. If you have been planning to visit the seychelles , this is surely an opportunity not to be missed

Free basic wedding package

All wedding couple staying at La Reserve Hotel - praslin on half board get a free basic wedding package which include,

• a free dresssed location,
• a free bottle of wine,
• a free wedding cake and
• a free wedding coordinator.

stay for your honeymoon for 5 days or more and get a free night on BB or HB. You will also get a  special seafood dinner with 1/2 carafe of wine on the wedding night.

Plus all La Reserve complimentary excursions during your stay.

The ultimate tropical island fly-fishing experience

Alphonse group of islands, Alphonse, st. francois and bijoutier are at the focal point of world-class salt water fly fishing. Located 200 miles south west of mahe island, remote in distance but can safely access by air from mahe. Good resorts with comfortable accommodations, superb meals, professional guides, most often guest becomes friends and return year on year. try it, non fisherperson accompanying fisherman are welcome. Dont forget to bring the camera.

Bernique guest house la digue island

Beryl the bernique manage informed us that now Bernique guest house is fully air conditioned. The rise in temperature and humidity dictate such move all for your comfort. This involved changing all the natural wooden windows and gave place to air tight glass ones. The charme of Sylvania nad Beryl, however is still there.

Now you can bring your friend for free

The Coral strand Hotel is having a MEGA promotion this summer, Book for 2 rooms and you pay for only one room. This offer is valid until end of september. Move now, this is the beach holiday that you have been looking for at give away rates. Now there is no excuse, you can afford to bring the entire family.

2 for the price of 1 at Le Relax Beach Resort - Praslin

Book a double room for 2 adults on B&B or Half Board and pay the single rate only. This is the best time to visit praslin. more info You get in only if available, do not wait.

Beach holidays for kids this summer.

Have you been looking high and low for a beach holiday for your family? look no further, the coral strand hotel is giving children up to 13 years old accompanying and sharing the a double room with parents. get FREE accommodation on bed and breakfast meal plan. see more.

Le tropique villa - praslin

Le tropique Villa has just completed some major renovation work, new reception area, entirely new room facilities, Therese, the owner is boasting a “Pied dans Leau” beach holiday product unmatched at grand anse praslin. The good news is that the price is staying the same. Now you can wake up with the cool ocean breeze or by enjoying the view under your veranda.

Li-AL-Do Maison, Mahe Seychelles

Carl and Cathrine have LiAlDo well established as a luxury villa. LiAlDo is 4 double bedroom villa over looking anse takamaka beach in the south of mahe island. The villa can accommodate 8 adults. Because they do not mixed guest it can be said to be your private villa for the duration of yor stay. Together Carl and Cathrine can organise all your activities including a chef for your stay if you dislike cooking.

Iles Des Palmes -Praslin

Mrs Danby Gill of Iles Des Palmes announced a wapping 25% discount on last minuted deals for the month of May and June 2010. Booking must be within 1 week before arrival date to get the bargain.

Chateau Sans Souci Hotel

Chateau Sans Souci Hotel is a new 4 star hotel at Anse Kerlan, Praslin island. The Chateau Sans Souci owner/manage Serge decharmon-lablache explained the concept behind his hotel and standards expected by current world traveller. We will let you have some pictures as soon as we have them.

South point chalets - long stay offer

South point chalets is located at anse takamaka in the south of mahe island, it is a coastal villa walking distance to the famous anse takamaka beach. South point chalets are self catering apartments but surrounded by renowned restaurant like “Le Reduit” and “Chez Batista” Things are getting better at South point chalets as George (owner) announced a stay for 6 nights and pay for only 5 nights in any of the room type.

Acquario Villa -Praslin island- seychelles

Farida, the owner of acquario villa announced that acquario villa will have 5 additional new villas by the end of this year (2010). All the villas will be self catering category and will encompass the latest facilities. Comfort is paramount Farida said.

seychelles island hotel location

To simplify your choice of hotels in the seychelles islands. Get free hotel location from holidays seychelles site map and view how to get there. The weather page will provide with adequate information on climate and weather information updated daily.

Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie - La Digue

Le Domaine de l’orangeraie is taking la digue island by storm, giving value for money. Now with the newly opened villa des charme elegance complete their range of top accommodations. To get there guest must get to la digue, either by helicopter, or by daily ferry schedule.


Le Domaine De L'Orangeraie принимает Ла Диг остров штурмом, дает соотношение цены и качества. Теперь вновь открыл вилла де шарм элегантностью завершить ряд лучших мест. Чтобы попасть туда гость должен добраться до Ла-Диг, либо на вертолете, или ежедневное расписание паромов.

Praslin - Iles des palmes - self catering beach bungalows

Mrs Danby Gill announced that iles des palmes will be upgrading its services. A new restaurnat is being built enhancing the value proposition of iles des palmes self catering beach bungalows.

Seychelles nature trails

You can now join the group of enthusiasts that enjoy walking the trails on mahe, praslin or la digue island. climb the different mountain range, discover endemic species, get up close to nature. more details.

Seychelles living aboard

For a lot of our visitors living on a yacht is no longer a viable proposition. Now the seychelles is fighting back with President Michel for the first time since the pirates saga began gave go ahead to attack a pirate boat that had captured 6 seychellois. article seychelles nation.

This is the time to visit the seychelles

This year is the year for visitors to the seychelles, most of the 5 star hotels and resorts are doing mega promotions. seychelles was always considered as an expensive destination for the rich and famous. not anymore, seychelles accommodations has never been more afordable. some of the packages even include flights from europe. Make the most of it.

250 participe a la course de la francophonie

La course officielle pour debute la semaine de la francophonie 2010 a ete lancer par le ministre du developpement communautaire, de la jeunesse, des sport et de la culture, M. Vincent Meriton. seychelles Nation

La Fete de la Francophonie

La Fete de la Francophonie is well under way in the seychelles. The french ambassadeur for Seychelles Mr. Pommeret and Minister Meriton launched the event. It all started with the music in francophonie and the annual race in victoria. The last event on the callender is the wind and cheese at the Le Meridien Barbaron hotel.

Villa Creole on La digue island

Villa Creole of anse reunion, La digue island seychelles is now hosted on holidays seychelles travel portal. Mrs Lise Choppy own and manage the Villa Creole. Launch in 2008 it is a relatively new venture but Mrs Choppy herself, a qualified receptionist, waitress and barmaid has been in the tourism industry for over 18 years. Her satisfaction are the smiles on her returning visitors faces.

Honeymoon in the Seychelles

This article is very interesting if you are planning to get married or you are still planning the long awaited for honeymoon. For easy reference here is the link. Good job Laura.

Seychelles transport guide

Seychelles is a group of small islands so visiting them means travelling from one to the other, hence our term "island hopping". Mahe, Praslin and La Digue have public transport like buses and taxis. Your choice of transport will varry when travelling between islands, inter island boat (cat coco) and praslin express are the main ferries from mahe to praslin. Inter island ferry (cat rose) operates between praslin and ladigue on a schedule to catch the cat coco on praslin. If travelling by air, air seychelles do have daily scheduled flights between mahe and praslin. helicopter seychelles operates adhoc on demand between islands.

visiting other island need closer planning as transport may leave only on demand.

Seychelles -Albizia Lodge open its doors

Opening 1st of March 2010 on mahe island is the Albizia lodge, located on the hill side at anse aux pins, 5 minutes from the airport, close to the seychelles golf club. Albizia lodge is a family run guest house, the guest house has 9 bedrooms with ensuites bathrooms. Albizia lodge gives visitors a chance to visit the island at a very affordable rate.