Going to Seychelles

What to do in Seychelles

by Matt Link

The 115 islands that make up the Seychelles are scattered in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar, between four and ten degrees south of the equator. Everywhere you turn, there's another perfect beach with clear water bordered by lush hills and otherworldly boulders. And best of all, the islands' high prices and remoteness have kept them low on the mainstream tourism radar, making for little to no crowds. No wonder explorers of yore thought these islands were the original site of the Garden of Eden.

The Seychelles come in two types: 41 granite islands, known as the Inner Islands, and 74 coral islands, called the Outer Islands. Most of the population lives on the Inner Islands, while the Outer Islands are left wild and untouched by civilization. The Seychelles are heralded for their extensive conservation efforts, and a good...

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