Seychelles: a travel destination for everyone

With its pristine white-sand beaches and luxury hotels, a vacation to the Seychelles might seem like the boring trip you’ll never take, right? Wrong. With activities for everyone, from the moody teenager to the laid-back grandparent, Seychelles is truly a travel destination for everyone.

You can go diving during your stay in the Seychelles or, better yet, take long walks in the lush national parks found throughout the country. The mission at Sans Souci on the island of Mahe is a bit of a learning curve for those who may be vaguely familiar with the islands’ colonial past. The stunningly green backdrop of the serene spot found on Mahe boasts a great view of neighboring islands like Ste Anne.

If you’re visiting the area with a relatively large group, watching the sun go down from the gazebo built in the ancient city of Venn is impressive, to say the least. For the younger crowd, hotels like Beau Vallon Bay are known for hosting live shows featuring the latest hits and local releases playing there. Your night can start there and end in the various nightclubs in Victoria. At 2 am you can try the pirate taxi (minicab) to return to your hotel.

If your teens are happily over 18, they might as well pay for a short cab ride down the road to the tequila boom nightclub; which, believe it or not, offers a Middle Eastern flavor to the Seychelles clubbing experience. As is the case with all local dance clubs in Seychelles, smart casual attire is essential for entry, however most establishments have a strict no-trainers policy.

For those who want to get rid of all the noise and bright lights of European cities, the Seychelles is the place where you can safely stroll along the beach and enjoy the glorious full moon, adding the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening.

The Seychelles still have some colonial-era buildings waiting to be explored by those fascinated by history. Thirty-two of these buildings are preserved in their natural state forever maintaining their colonial past, architecture and way of life. These buildings are known as national monuments. Going to Victoria is a must for any visitor, the smallest capital on the planet. There are several national monuments in Victoria so don’t miss Victoria Market on a Saturday morning.

In terms of activity, the Seychelles are perfect for sport fishing, which is natural considering that the Seychelles are an archipelago. Diving is also quite popular as the Seychelles underwater world is as exciting as it is diverse. You can sail, live on board for a few days. So Seychelles is a destination for everyone as it offers sunshine, pristine beaches and great nightlife too.