Because of their picturesque natural beauty, the islands of the Seychelles make an amazing wedding location. While their remote location may necessitate an elopement except in families in which money is no object, what could be more romantic than a getaway among vistas so gorgeous that they have been compared to the Garden of Eden? The beauty of nature is so abundant in the Seychelles that it will seem as though the birds and flowers are all decked out just to celebrate your special day.

Lodgings

La Digue is a small island that is one of the 115 islands of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Of the inhabited islands, it is the fourth largest and offers a more relaxed and back-to-nature holiday compared to Mahe and Praslin. A few comfortable hotels, one luxury resort and some guest houses are situated along its beautiful beaches and lush interior.

The island was named in 1768 for one of the ships in the French explorer Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne’s fleet.

With over 115 beautiful, tropical islands in Seychelles, honeymooners can find an unspoiled, secluded cove with pristine, white sand and clear turquoise water. Most of the hotels on the main islands as well as on the less travelled islands cater to supplying the perfect honeymoon. There is good reason why Seychelles is selected more often than any other honeymoon destination in the world.

The Seychelles Islands are home to some of the most breathtaking scenery and exclusive resorts in the world, many of them secluded five-star getaways. Although there are 115 islands in the Seychelles, most tourists only visit three. Mahé, the Seychelles’ population hub, is famous for its luscious white sand beaches. UNESCO World Heritage Site Praslin is celebrated as the only place in the world where the legendary Coco De Mer palm grows. La Digue is as famous for the wild vanilla vines and delicate orchids that grow along its spectacular coastlines.

If you're planning on visiting the Seychelles on a shoestring budget, better be sure it's a high-quality shoestring. The Seychelles are an expensive place to visit. First, the airfare per person can be anywhere from 1000 to 2000 Euros alone, although, today, with the advent of discount fares, it may well be possible to find a a fare for much less, whether on a 747 jumbo jet from London or on a smaller plane flown by a regional airline out of Asia or Africa.

The weather forecast for today calls for mostly sunny skies with a high temperature of 29 degrees Celsius. If you are going to the beach, be sure to bring your sunscreen. There is a 50% chance of a brief shower this afternoon and wind gusts of up to 10 knots will approach from the southeast. Relative humidity is going to be a sticky 80% so be sure to wear some lightweight and loose clothing. The extended forecast calls for more of the same for the next 7 days.

Money in the Seychelles

Before you arrive in the Seychelles, it is helpful to understand the local policies when it comes to purchasing goods and services during your stay. While many local establishments are happy to take Euros or U.S. Dollars in payment, there are still many places where it is easier to make your transactions with the local currency.

The Local Currency

Of all the islands in the Seychelles, Praslin Island is the second largest. Its proximity to the island of Mahe is convenient, but Praslin has enough charms of its own to satisfy those who visit in search of a tropical paradise. In fact, so picturesque is Praslin that one famous fellow, General Charles George Gordon of Khartoum, sincerely believed it to be the location of the Garden of Eden that is mentioned in the opening chapters of the Bible. While it is not entirely unspoiled, the portions of the island that have been left to nature are indeed spectacular.

The Republic of Seychelles, a country consisting of well over a hundred islands on the western edge of the Indian Ocean, has always been a vital link in the commerce between Asia and Africa. France took control in 1756, naming the island chain after Jean Moreau de Séchelles, the Minister of Finance under Louis XV. The British and the French competed for control of the Seychelles from 1794 to 1810. Negotiations continued for a few years until 1814 when France finally ceded of possession of the colony of Mauritius along with the Seychelles islands to the British.

The cuisine that is uniquely Seychellois is actually a fusion of flavours from African, French, Chinese, Indian and English cooking. Over the centuries, spices have been combined to create a single flavour. The large selection of tangy, sweet, rich and spicy combinations makes the Seychellois cuisine a tourist attraction in itself. With hundreds of such flavours, Seychellois cuisine and beverages have a unique place in the world of cooking.

The Local Ingredients