Mahé Travel Guide

 ranger49 Says:  Said to be the smallest Capital in the world and Capital of the largest island in the Seychelles Group, it is named after Queen Victoria. There are echoes of colonial architecture to be seen here - on a small scale. You will hear English, French and Seychellois spoken... 

 cjg1 Says:  The Duniye Spa at the Hilton Northolme Resort is a must do. The spa is locate right above the crashing water in it's own hut like building. The massage room is large with big doors that open out to a terrace above the water. Massages here are insanely good (definitely book... 

 cjg1 Says:  Swimming was one of our favorite activities at this resort especially in the ocean. The water here is crystal clear and many shades of blue and green that changes throughout the day. Water temperatures are a little colder than the water in the Caribbean but much warmer than... 

 cjg1 Says:  The Aldabra Giant Tortoise can be found on many of the islands of the Seychelles. While visiting the Botanical Gardens we were able to view some of these large creatures. My wife and I were fortunate enough to see these giants during our tour of the Botanical Gardens. Over a... 

 cjg1 Says:  Victoria is the capital city of the Seychelles and is the smallest African capital. Victoria was first established when the island was a British colony. Some of this colonial influence can be seen with the Little Ben monument and Queen Victoria statue in the center of... 

 cjg1 Says:  After a tour of the tea plantation Liz, myself and our fellow traveler Caroline decided to relax with some drinks. The cafe is a simple no frills establishment right on the plantation property right next to the tea shop. The ladies decided to enjoy some of the famous... 

 cjg1 Says:  The Coral Strand Hotel is located right on Beau Vallon Beach. The Hotel's Pool Bar is right on the beach end with plenty of tables overlooking the pool and ocean. I definitely suggest coming here in the late afternoon when it is less crowded to ensure you have a nice table... 

 cjg1 Says:  Emirates is one of the best airlines I have flow to date. We flew Emirates from London to Dubai then on to Mahe. The airline was excellent. Service was top notch, food was very good, entertainment options were vast and the plane was incredibly clean. Flight attendants were... 

 cjg1 Says:  During our visit to the Botanic Garden we came upon these large plants sticking out of a watery pool of water. Come to find out that they are Aquatic Banana Trees; Wow never heard of them but they are very interesting specimens. 

 cjg1 Says:  The Fiji Fan Palm is one of the many trees we encounted in the Botanical Gardens. The tree is a decorative palm with large sweeping leaves that are shaped like a fan; hence the name "Fan pal". The tree is native to Fiji and the South Pacific region. 

 cjg1 Says:  Coco D'Amour is the unique local liquer mades from the nut of the Coco de Mer tree. The liquer is produced only in the Seychelles and can be found at most bars and markets. The bottle of the liquer is shaped like the Coco de mer nut and comes in a large wooden box. 

 cjg1 Says:  Seybrew is the locally brewed lager of the Seychelles since 1972. This lager is light and crisp; perfect for the warm island weather. This brew has even won medals in Brussels, Geneva and Amsterdam for it's taste and flavor. During our visit to the Seychelles both my wife... 

 cjg1 Says:   A favorite activity of the day was relaxing and enjoying a late afternoon or pre-dinner cocktail. Nothing better than beating the heat by having an ice cold beer or drink while gazing out at a beautiful ocean view.