Seychelles Travel Notes

When to go: Governed by the trade winds, October to April is warm and wet and May to September is cooler and drier. March through April and October through November are calm and windless. Temperatures average 28C. Being oceanic islands, rain comes in sudden heavy bursts with January being the wettest and July and August the driest.
GMT: +4
Language: English, French and Creole.
Currency: Seychelles Rupee.
Tourist/Visa/health information: Visas are not required for British Passport holders, but proof of onward or return travel is needed. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on your date of return. It is advisable that all immunisations and boosters recommended for travel to the Seychelles are up to date. For full details please contact your GP.
For further information please contact the Seychelles Tourist Office on 0844 482 2328 or visit www.seychelles.com
Flight information: Air Seychelles offers a twice weekly service from London Heathrow via Europe with a journey time of approximately 11 hours. Other carriers operating to the Seychelles include Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha and Air France via Paris. All indirect carriers offer UK regional service allowing you to start your journey closer to home.

Seychelles Hotels

The very definition of a picture-postcard destination, holidays to the Seychelles are perfect for honeymooners and for those just wishing to get away from it all. With secluded beaches and the opportunity to explore lush island interiors, the appeal of these islands is overwhelming.

Holidays in the Seychelles are a beach lover's paradise, from the bustling beaches of Mahe and the tranquil shores of Praslin to far-flung coral islands, home to secluded coves: You will be sure to discover the perfect stretch of white sand delights for you.

As varied and as tantalizing as the beaches, holidays to the Seychelles are incomplete without experiencing the islands exotic Creole cuisine, which mixes spicy African chutneys and fiery Indian curries with a dash of French and British flavours and a splash of Chinese zest and best savoured with the island's tremendous seafood.

A must for holidays to the Seychelles is to explore the lush rainforests that cling to the feet of the granite peaks. Amidst the rare flora and fauna, some of which are only found on these isles, get back to nature and enjoy the variety of bird song and botanical beauty.