Seychellois people are very warm and cordial. They like inviting tourists to their homes. If you are fortunate to get such an invite from them, do visit them.
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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.
While Seychelles offers a much better experience when it comes to sightseeing and activities. Maldives reigns supreme when it comes to the stay experience.
Most visits to Seychelles are trouble free. However, there have been instances of break-ins, robberies, burglaries and opportunist thefts against residents, expatriates and tourists. Crime is generally non-violent, but bags have been snatched, cars broken into and tourists robbed while walking at night.
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.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, many of the best Seychelles adventure activities come with a hefty price tag. Seychelles is a bit pricey when compared to other popular destinations like Mauritius and Bali. Generally, the cost of a trip to this country depends on what a vacationer is after.
As a honeymoon destination, Seychelles is better as it remains less crowded with secluded beaches, and the naturally beautiful scenery adding to the romantic charm of the place. However, this does not mean that Bali is altogether a bad place for couples. Above all, it depends on what are both of your interests.
As pleasurable as swimming is, it is advisable to exercise caution and pay attention to currents, depres- sions in the sea floor and the size of the waves as they can, on occasion, be boisterous and be accompanied by strong rip currents. So be on the alert and stay safe whilst swimming at any beach on the islands.
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.
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Seychelles: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza. Shot lasts 2 years.
That is the high tourist seasons, with thousands flocking to the islands to soak up the sun. Some of the smaller, more remote islands that make up the Seychelles are still relatively uncrowded, but expect the more popular areas to be extremely busy throughout those times of the year.
A classic Seychelles holiday lasts between 10 and 14 days. This duration means that you have enough time to visit three different Seychelles islands to get to know their own individual beauty and tempos. If you want to see more than three islands during your stay then you should plan a 3-week holiday.
Pirates ships off the coast of SeychellesWhile there have been some pirate attacks near the Seychelles coast, travelers do not need to worry about safety. Island hopping between popular destinations has not been affected in Seychelles.
Both have beautiful water and great beaches, though I would rate the beaches in Seychelles as superior. Generally speaking, Zanzibar is much less expensive and is more of a mass market destination than Seychelles. Zanzibar has a population of about 1.5 million, while Seychelles has a population of less than 100,000.
Beaches in the Seychelles, including Beau Vallon, often have strong currents and rips. Drownings occur at popular tourist beaches. There may not be safety information at beaches.
December until February are the peak of the rainy season in the Seychelles. These are the wettest months, and you can experience heavy showers every day. Weather forecasts usually show daily rainstorms, but this unpredictable weather usually only lasts briefly before the sun re-emerges to dry up the wet island.