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Seychelles Local Customs

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	Cinnamon Tip Rating:

By grets on January 29, 2005

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Cinnamon

by grets

On a trip around the island we came across this lady sitting by the side of the road stripping bark off the cinnamon tree. Only the bark is used and it is a very sought after spice which is one of the main exports of the Seychelles.

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	Beach Wedding Tip Rating:

By kyoub on July 19, 2004

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Wedding spot

by kyoub

When we was on Pointe Source D'Argent, I saw a special spot. It had been decorated for a beach wedding. The bride and groom were gone but I had to have a picture.
Isn't the background beautiful?

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	Bread fruit Tip Rating:

By Saagar on May 10, 2004

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Breadfruit

by Saagar

Not a custom, really, but a food item....
Breadfruits are abundant, and they make very good deep-fried chips out of them in addition to other stuff.
Try breadfruit chips instead of potatoes, or as a snack with your Seybrew.

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	1st May Tip Rating:

Updated By Pierangelo on May 5, 2003

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by Pierangelo

The first May is holiday and local people go to the beach for picnic.

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Website: Look my pics in : http://www.pbase.com/seychelles

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	The Seychellois are wonderful,... Tip Rating:

By zoe_c on August 26, 2002

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The Seychellois are wonderful, friendly people who are very easy going. Just remember to be easy going with them as well!

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	En las islas Seychelles... Tip Rating:

By maribelm on August 26, 2002

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by maribelm

En las islas Seychelles podremos encontrar tortugas gigantes similares a las de las islas Galapagos.

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	Whatever you do, do try to... Tip Rating:

By wadekorzan on August 26, 2002

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by wadekorzan

Whatever you do, do try to meet the locals. There are about 73,000 people living in the Seychelles, and they really are so warm. The people are a mixture of European, African, Indian, Arab, and Chinese...so they are going to welcome you with open arms from wherever you might come. The picture is of Leo and I with a very sweet woman we met named Florette. We will never forget her. We rode the public bus with her across the island from Bel Ombre to Victoria, the capital on the island of Mahe. She walked with us, showed us a few things, and when we suggested getting together another day for a tea, she said 'No way, how about a beer!??'

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	Most common mistake travellers... Tip Rating:

By anniehon on August 26, 2002

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Most common mistake travellers make is being just tourists and never getting to know these wonderful people!

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	Blatant nudity is offensive in Seychelles

By dickiebird on December 12, 2006

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It is quite acceptable to go topless on the beaches of Seychelles, however, discretion should be maintained. The Seychellois people are not comfortable with nudity, and are offended by people who prance around the beach wearing just a thong.

I have seen nudists sunbathing just next to Al Mare restuarant in full view of the road, this is not acceptable. There are enough secluded beaches to go to if you feel the need to completely strip off.

Beau Vallon, a very popular beach amongst local families, is a typical example. When one sunbathes topless, remember to put on your bikini top if you feel like a stroll along the waterfront. I know of locals who have stopped going to the beach because of the nudity of tourists.

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	The Seychelles overall are not...

By olgainc on August 24, 2002

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The Seychelles overall are not 'luxory' accomadations. The islands are vacationed primarily by Europeans.

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