Stunning Seychelles

The Seychelles will leave you speechless. This dreamy archipelago had been on my bucket list for as long as I've worked in travel. I still daydream about my island hopping trip there not long after the pandemic restrictions were lifted.

We started off in Mahé, the main island and home to the tiny capital Victoria. Our few days here were filled with sun, snorkels and sunscreen. We loved the livelier Beau Vallon beach. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for snorkelling right off the shore - swimming alongside the marine life that decorates the ocean floor. Beau Vallon had some great restaurants, too.

...And then there was Petite Anse. The ocean waves crashing against shores at the Four Seasons Seychelles. The short stroll down to the bay is a slice of heaven. No filter needed!

Our island hopping adventure started with a ferry to Praslin, where we hired a car to navigate the tiny ring road around the island and to seek out the island's secluded beaches.

Early mornings at Anse Lazio — rated one of the best beaches in the world — were surreal, with barely a soul in sight, just pristine sands and azure waters as far as the eye could see.

The ancient palms of Vallée de Mai was like a mystic rainforest escape where legend has it, the original Garden of Eden once existed.

One of the days - we splashed out and chartered a boat and small crew to allow us to explore hidden corners of the sea at our own pace. We stopped at Curieuse and St. Pierre, we encountered giant tortoises and snorkelling in waters so clear, you'd think they were made of glass. We had a whole deserted island beach to ourselves. This may well have been one of my favourite days ever.

La Digue is really not to be missed - a world where time has stood still and everyone gets around on bicycles. Heaven.

We cycled through lush L'Union Estate Park to reach Anse Source D'Argent, one of the most photographed beaches in the world, famed for its towering granite boulders and soft white sands. The postcard-perfect view that seemed to leap straight out of a travel magazine. Being one of the world’s most famous beaches, it gets a little busy so I strongly recommend staying on La Digue to beat the day trippers!

Seychelles is an incredibly special destination. It’s a mood, it’s a vibe, a tropical state of mind! Give me a call, and let's plan a trip for you to paradise!