Seychelles

The Seychelles are a tropical paradise consisting of dozens of small islands scattered across a broad swathe of the Indian Ocean. The islands are famous for their idyllic white-sand beaches, dotted with distinctive granite boulders and lapped by warm turquoise waters. Pristine coral reefs offer superb snorkelling and diving. Almost half of the Seychelles’ total landmass is set aside as nature reserves, with the larger islands having lush vegetation and nature trails to explore. Last but not least, the islands’ Creole cuisine is a delicious blend of French and Indian influences. Original Travel knows the islands intimately and can explain the various merits of staying on the private paradises of North Island, Fregate Island and Cousine or on Praslin, a UNESCO world heritage site. Whichever island you choose you migrate to, you are guaranteed to see some of the millions of seabirds who live here or see century old giant tortoises roaming free. A thousand miles to the west lies Kenya and the two make for an excellent ‘bush and beach’ combination.