Seychelles' fragrant, spice-laden cuisine is increasingly hard to find – but travellers-in-the-know can still feast on delicious traditional dishes around the Indian Ocean archipelago.
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The Seychelles's cuisine has been influenced by African, British, French, Spanish, Indian and Chinese cuisines. The use of spices such as ginger, lemongrass, coriander and tamarind are a significant component of Seychellois cuisine. Fresh fish and fruits are sold by street vendors in various places.
These are usually omlettes, yogurts, cereals, sandwiches with salami, cheese, vegetables, fruits, a large selection of buns and bread. Choosing a hotel with a breakfast buffet you can diversify your diet. Seychelles are also very fond of coffee and tea.
Contributing to the high cost of living in Seychelles – 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean - is the fact that 80 percent of what is consumed is imported. The government has started to put in place measures to curb the cost of living.
Seychelles is uniqueThe world's only granite islands in mid-ocean, the world's oldest ocean islands, the world's largest raised coral atoll and a whole host of attractions make up what is surely the world's ultimate tropical paradise.
Visitors a guaranteed to fall in love with Seychelles' immaculate beaches – quiet, clean, palm-fringed and carpeted with tantalizingly soft sand. It's little wonder that they are frequently listed as some of the best beaches in the world.
Don't walk alone in the area and be extremely vigilant at all times. Theft is common on beaches. Avoid deserted beaches and solo trips to the beach, other than at major hotels. A beach security unit composed of police men and women patrols the main public beaches.
As most of your days will be spent on the beach, you're advised to pack hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, along with plenty of casual beach wear – swimming costumes, sandals, sarongs, shorts, t-shirts and summer dresses.
Tap water meets W.H.O.(World Health Organization) specifications and is safe to drink nationwide. Because tap water is chlorinated, however, visitors are advised to drink bottled water but there is no imperative to avoid soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and ice.
While both Mauritius and Seychelles are safe places in comparison to most places in the world since Seychelles receives a lower number of tourists and has a smaller population their crime rate is slightly lower than that of Mauritius. However, the beaches of Mauritius are considered safer for children and in general.
Price wise, a trip to Zanzibar will be a lot cheaper than a trip to Seychelles. Finding affordable accommodation and cheap food joints is easier in Zanzibar. The average daily cost (per person, per day) of Zanzibar is USD 47, while that of Seychelles is USD 165.
Accommodation, food and transport in Bali is generally cheaper than in Seychelles. For those looking for luxurious experiences, Seychelles can be costly, due to the higher costs of luxury hotels and restaurants. However, for those looking for budget-friendly trips, Bali is often the better choice.
Maldives is the more expensive here with good private islands accommodations starting at around 20k a night, there are cheaper rooms available as well but the good rooms start at around the 20k a night mark. Seychelles, on the other hand, does have cheaper accommodations available.
Avoid swimming in sea channels reserved for boats. The most convenient and safest beach in Seychelles is Beau Vallon on Mahe Island. It is protected from waves by the reef, there is no dangerous currents or sharp corals, and there are lifeguards on duty.
Known more for its beaches than its nightlife, whatever little there is of it, Seychelles' nightlife is centred around Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. There are a few nightclubs, casinos and pubs to hop to other than your mainstream hotel or resort's modestly vibrant in-house discotheques, bars and gaming rooms.