The Seychelles,
often described as the original ‘Garden of Eden’, lie 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa and just south of the equator. Island hopping is the best way to experience this archipelago of 115 islands, many of which are little more than coral atolls.
The 17 mile long and 5 mile wide main island of Mahé is reputed to have the smallest capital in the world, Victoria
The rest of the island is drenched in steamy rainforests and steep mountain interior. The smaller ‘Out Islands’ are real ‘Robinson Crusoe’ retreats with deserted beaches and rustic living.
The Seychelles have a slogan that describes their harm; 'unique by a thousand miles'. A thousand miles distant from their closest neighbours on the East African coast, the country is made up of over one hundred tropical islands, scattered over a million square kilometres.