Mahe Island

No visit to the Seychelles would be complete without a couple of nights on the main island of Mahe

The spectacular scenery in the North of the island has to be seen to be believed, followed by a leisurely drive around the west coast of the island, taking in some of the picturesque bays, or up over Sans Souci, through the Tea Plantations, and descend to the capital, Victoria, and maybe visit the Botanical Gardens, where you can see the only other location, apart from the Vallée De Mai, where the "Coco De Mer" grows, and also see the Giant Tortoises in their enclosure. Then on to the north west coast, to Beau Vallon, arguably the best beach on Mahé. There are of course, numerous other striking beaches such as Grand Anse, Anse Takamaka, and Anse Intendance, to name but a few.

Whilst still on Mahé, why not go for a Glass bottom boat trip in the Marine National Park; or a scenic Helicopter trip over the island, with Helicopter Seychelles. Another must is a trip round the island, either driving yourself with a Hertz rent a car, or with your own personal driver.

To tempt your palate, no trip to the Seychelles is complete without going to Round Island for Brunch, and sampling the delicious barbecued Tuna steaks, cooked with Doris and Gaby and their sons, Peter and Paul's closely guarded recipe. For authentic Creole cuisine, visit Marie-Antoinette, this established restaurant, owned and run by Madame Fonseka is well worth a visit. Le Rendevous in the centre of Victoria looking down on the replica of "Big Ben" serving an assortment of Creole and traditional dishes.

Finally, one of the island's most popular restaurants is La Scala, run by Sylvana and Gianni, and always serving delicious fresh fish (usually caught personally by Gianni!!).