"The notion of a country built on a string of islands is romantic. In its essence, romance is drama and staking 115 islands and calling it one country is dramatic. One must only imagine the drama involved in administrating such a disparate realm...."
The Best Travel Writing About Seychelles
In addition to our collection of fabulous hotels - and their equally fabulous reviews - Travel Intelligence is built upon some of the finest travel writing on the web. So, to find a range of travel writing about Seychelles and general Seychelles travel tips, you just need to browse the selection of travel articles below...
Articles about Seychelles
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Eco-Tourism in the Seychelles
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Caroline Major
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Seychelles
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Outer Islands
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Bird Island
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Seychelles By the Sea Shore
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John Borthwick
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Seychelles
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La Digue Region
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La Digue
"The original Garden of Eden? So thought General George Gordon when he reached the lush island of Praslin in the Seychelles. After seeing Praslin's most spectacular tree, the coco-de-mer, Gordon (who met a celebrated but sticky end at the siege of..."
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La Digue, Seychelles
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Matthew Barker
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Seychelles
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La Digue Region
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La Digue
"The fourth largest island on the Seychelles, you arrive after a journey by plane, schooner and ox-cart (cars are a big no-no). This is ad-land’s choicest outpost, backdrop for a thousand Bacardi commercials. They say: “Dazzling white..."
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Fregate Island
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Catherine Fairw...
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Seychelles
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Mahe
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Fregate
"The Seychelles, which was once the favoured holiday destination of hairdressers and honeymooners on all inclusive packages, is going posh. Islands that were privately owned or uninhabited are being developed as exquisite hideaways for holiday..."
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Bird Island Resort
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Caroline Major
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Seychelles
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Outer Islands
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Bird Island
"Bird Island is about complete immersion, of human guests in a seabird colony. This Private Island is the first land-mass for many southbound migratory birds after a long flight over the Indian Ocean. Common Noddys nurse chicks on the ground,..."
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Fregate Island Private
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Caroline Major
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Seychelles
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Mahe
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Fregate
"Bill and Melinda Gates and Jennifer and Brad Pitt all chose to stay at Fregate Island on their trips to The Seychelles. No doubt they were attracted by the idyllic beaches, luxurious villas and the privacy of this hideaway one and a half hours by..."
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La Digue Island Lodge
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Caroline Major
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Seychelles
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La Digue Region
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La Digue
"Imagine the worst beach on an island marketed as an elegant and mythical paradise. Pre-fab Swiss chalets with frosted glass windows disguising a sea view, force ‘air-conditioned comfort’ on unsuspecting guests. The windows un-openable for fear of..."
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Lemuria Resort of Praslin
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Caroline Major
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Seychelles
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Praslin Region
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Praslin
"Lemuria chose a lush piece of land for their golf resort, verdant tropical vegetation, powdery white sands, curvaceous boulders and an ocean in shades of turquoise and indigo. They have a diverse population of melodious birds, fragrant frangipanis..."
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North Island
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Caroline Major
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Seychelles
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Outer Islands
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North Island
"South African, Italian architect Silvio Rusche has outdone himself in his third challenge for Wilderness Safaris, combining elements of an African bush camp with remnants from North Islands’ coconut plantation past in eleven sophisticated villas..."
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