Holidaying in the Seychelles Islands

Dubai - Victoria is a bountiful island with lots of wonderful viewpoints for the avid traveler

To the west of Maldives and north of Mauritius lies the most exquisite of them all, Seychelles. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean and its crystal-clear waters, this archipelago of African islands has a mostly constant, tropical climate. Just one of the reasons why you can holiday in the Seychelles all year round. However, May to November are known to be the most pleasant and coolest - the perfect summer break from the UAE!
These naturally blessed islands boast powder-fine, white sand; turquoise waters; sunsets that seem too good to be true; and the most spectacular rock formations you've ever seen. Being the tropical beach destination that it is, Seychelles isn't just famous for coral reefs, snorkeling and scuba diving, but with evergreen mountain slopes that rise up to 1000 meters above sea level, it is also a great destination for hiking and trekking. Surreal beauty, granite boulders, and picture-perfect landscapes combined with amazing sumptuous food make this place a tropical dream come true.
The excellent Creole cuisine is a blend of the diverse European, African, French, Indian and Chinese flavors.
The largest and paramount island in the archipelago is Mahé. It hosts the international airport and the capital - Victoria, the smallest capital city in the world.
Victoria is a bountiful island with lots of wonderful viewpoints for the avid traveler.
Mission Lodge is a panoramic viewpoint where Queen Elizabeth II once drank tea, and don't miss the fantastic waterfalls and land turtles all over the island city. Victoria also has the most colorful and vibrant marketplace, where the air is filled with a delightful hint of local spices and fresh produce.Holiday Factory, the complete tour operator, organizes the best tours to explore the spectacular sights and landmarks on this island. A tour you definitely can't miss is their glass bottom boat trip, where you can experience the sea bed without even entering the crystal clear waters.
Part of this amazing tour also takes you snorkeling, for a beach barbeque, and finally a visit to the amazing Saint Anne Marine National Park. Neighboring islands Praslin and La Digue are the most popular and must-visit destinations.
Praslin is famous for being the proud owner of coco de mer palms, the infamous sea coconut tree unique to Seychelles. Here is something you didn't expect, the fabulous black pearl is cultured here too! The Anse Forbans and Interdance beaches are turtle breeding sites, where two species - the endangered Hawksbill turtle and the Green turtle - lay their eggs; January to March being a good time to visit when you can view their hatchings crawl into the sea. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you will be ecstatic to know that Seychelles has over 250 endemic bird species - get ready to be amazed.
La Digue, is a charming, sleepy town with vanilla plantations, traditional houses, land turtles, and of course, the most beautiful beaches. Possibly the third most populated island here, everyone gets around on cycles. You can cycle around too and explore the mesmerizing beauty of this island. La Digue is by far the most picture perfect place there is. Words can't describe it and no filters on those photos are requiredeither. This is just another reason why it is a favored destination for couples, proposals, and weddings! After all, the locals do say, "To be in the Seychelles and not visit Praslin and La Digue, means you haven't been to the Seychelles at all".
Seychelles is renowned for, its prized possession, the most beautiful beaches in the world. Known to be a high-end destination, you will still find tranquil, isolated beaches to enjoy a private, romantic getaway. But don't let the thought of high-end dissuade you because this destination has all kinds of accommodation - from simple and budget, to 6 star beach-front properties. There's a world of choices and you can make the trip possible by booking through Holiday Factory's deals that start from as low as Dh 1,699 for 4 days with return flight tickets on Air Seychelles, 3-star hotel stay, airport transfers and a tour guide. Holiday Factory, teamed up with Air Seychelles to make this package incredibly affordable and fantastic. You can also upgrade your Air Seychelles flight tickets to business class for Dh 1,499! Well, that's all the inspiration you needed; go on and book your dream getaway right now!