Seychelles is a top choice for an exotic family holiday, with a fantastic selection of safe, accessible and luxury resorts dotted around the islands. Travel and access is also convenient, with the main transport hub being Mahé Island, home to the international Aéroport de la pointe Larue. The capital city is also located there for an easy day trip and all the other atolls can be accessed daily via ferries. Some great adventures for kids and the whole family include Aride Island Nature Reserve, Cousin Island Special Reserve, Curieuse Marine National Park, Domaine de Val des Près Craft Village, Granite Boulder in La Digue and the Kot Man-Ya Exotic Flower Garden.
Because of the archipelago’s unique location in the Indian Ocean, the cuisine of Seychelles takes on several influences and flavours. Fish is prominent on all menus and the ingredients and spices are inspired by African, British, French, Indian and Chinese cooking. Local foods you have to try include red snapper (a local favourite), flying fox fish and various curries. Locally brewed beers are a must (try Seybrew beer) as well as the local palm wine called “Kalou” and Bacca Rum. Traditional non-alcoholic beverages include the popular citronella tea, which is tasty and refreshing in hot weather.
The Seychelles was uninhabited throughout most of recorded history and historians believe that these islands remained untouched for so long because they were not along common trade routes. By 1517, Portuguese explorers mapped the atolls and by 1770, the first French settlement was established on Mahé Island. The Seychelles came under British rule in the early 1900s before finding independence in the 1940s. Today, there’s an interesting mix of cultural influences and the rich diversity is reflected in the local cuisine.
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