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Tools of the trade - picnic

by Saagar

Finding out that returning to the hotel or a restaurant for lunch is a bummer when you are out on the beach in a nice and remote place? Or you are on a real budget and have just awakened to the reality of mark-ups of food on the short way from the market to the restaurant table?The idea of a picnic dawns on you. Next stop: supermarket. Here you will find all necessary things for the outdoor eating adventure: spoons, forks, knives, cups, plates etc. made from plastic or cardboard or even more durable metal stuff. Good, may I have two of each? No. Consistently all sorts of picnic gear come by the dozen, twenty or fifty.The way to deal with it is to bring from home what you need. Should be easy and lightweight.When you have your cutlery all set you can buy the provisions on the way to the beach to minimize stockpiling food in your hotel room. I found the mango&peach juice (1L packs) and...

Money - what to bring to the Seychelles

by Saagar

Before you leave home, fill up your debit bank card account and trust this as the key economic reserve. There are several ATMs that will accept visa, master card etc. Hotel bills, some fancy restaurants and major souvenir shops also accept cards. Then bring your credit card, too in case of loss of the debit card or cash, or some other incident that calls on bigger money, quick. Some hefty purchase you did not expect?Bring some cash dollars, euros or pounds or other easily convertible currencies. It’s good to have an ample supply of this as things on the Seychelles are costly, and some things and services can only be bought by foreign exchange, and there may be the situation that you have run out of rupees and the bank is closed and there is no ATM nearby.

Strap-on sandals for use in water

by Saagar

Bring a good pair of sandals with straps so that they don't fall off in the water. Cumbersome to swim with, but unmatched as a safety precaution against stepping on broken and sharp pieces of coral and stinging little critters on the bottom. If you are really into reef discovery, bring kayaker's or rafter's wet shoes with a good outer sole. They offer even better protection and less trouble when swimming.I did not see any of the really good sandal brands or types useful for this purpose in Victoria.

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Hot, hot, hot!

by Saagar

I used a cargo bag rather than a hard shell suitcase. Proved a great choice, I could strap it on like a backpack between pier and hotel, taxi and boat etc. Had a good daypack as well and a beach sack for towel, snorkel and fins. When out in a boat or on the reef with a camera I used a see-through kayaker's waterproof 5-litre bag. 0) The Seychelles, at least away from the main hotels, despite the luxury tag and rumor, isn't much of a show-off place in terms of clothing. You can really take it easy, it's very relaxed, and if people look, it certainly isn't for the clothes! Yet the place is seen as decent, not wild, so cover up the essentials if more people are present.1) Very thin cotton material, easy to rinse out; you'll sweat! 2) Rubber & nylon sandals for reef and beach walking, or kayakers' and rafters' wetshoes to protect the feet from coral, shells and spiny critters.3) Good...

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Pack cool

by Chiliweenie

Soft baggauge for those small planes between islands are best. Forget the leather Gucci bag, bring canvas. Bring shorts, tank tops, sandles and swim suits. If you bring more, you are simply dragging around extra unwanted weight. Think light. Benedryl cream for mosquito bitesBenedryl tabs for any food allergies you may encounter (who knows).Lots of sunscreen, water proof. Bring water to the beach, an extra bottle to rinse with. Nothing worse than sea salt on your skin and being hot under the equatorial sun. Most beaches are somewhat remote and little shade exists. Many of the boulder outcroppings in LaDigue provide cool cave like settings, but get there early to claim your cave before Fred Flintstone gets there first.

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Packing

by colin00

Any is fine but the internal flights have 20KG limits and to Bird Island it's 10KG each. You can leave luggage at the Police statio at the main airport however. Many resorts like men to wear long pants/trousers for dinner, otherwise just wear shorts/t's, etc. People dressing too much looked silly. Flat sensible shoes for beach/travel and lightwieght clothes are best as well as swimming gear. Resorts sell many things but you might want to take most things just in case. Make sure you take insect spray as there are (non-malarial) biting bugs everywhere! You will want to remember the beaches and the sunsets so take cameras, and if you can get an underwater housing / camera too then all the better for when you go in the water!

If You're Staying in a Self-Catering Unit...

by ChrisAmirault

1: We brought a paring knife and a chef knife, which turned out to be very useful. We also brought some liquor that we purchased at duty-free in London, and that was a good idea, as alcohol is insanely expensive in the Seychelles. We also brought some spices we knew we'd use (good idea). Finally, we brought some Godiva chocolates and were deeply grateful for them every night as we picked out our allotted two pieces for dessert! You can buy more or less anything in the Seychelles, but some things cost a lot, particularly European/American type foods, and others are poor quality. There are small stores all over the place, at which you can buy staple items like bread, eggs, milk, soda, beer, rice, flour, onions, garlic, butter, packaged goods, and the odd vegetable. Closer to town there are bigger stores that you can get a wider range of vegetables and fruits, and there are also roadside...

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by zoe_c

Depends - if you're going to one of the hotels, take a suitcase. If you're planning to travel or hike (although be warned you CANNOT CAMP in Seychelles), take a trekking rucksack. Obviously take shorts, t-shirts etc. - I recommend long sleeves and light long trousers for the evening to keep the mosquitoes away! Oh, and take a hat!Don't take an anorak/pac-a-mac: it might rain, but you'll be much too hot in a plastic coat! SUN-BLOCK!!! and INSECT REPELLANT!!There's no malaria in Seychelles (hooray!), but there are plenty of biting insects... Take all the batteries and film or disposable cameras you need. Take a waterproof disposable camera if you'd like to take pics underwater. Remember that you might get sand in your camera! It's forbidden to camp in Seychelles.Take good hiking boots if you're going to climb the mountains (even though the locals climb bare foot!)Oh, and sandals you...

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by livi

Not important for getting there, but for the beach it is always good to have a bag with a zipper so that you avoid getting sand in it. Also a slightly water proof bag is helpful when the tide suddenly (!) hits the calm beach and you are sleeping with a hat over your head! Sandals! Make sure they are really good, because your feet will be warm and sore from the heat of the sand. Also there are some amazing places to be discovered if you walk on small paths in the forest. Such as hidden beaches! And you can wear sandals, yes - there are no dangerous snakes on the Seychelles. In fact there are absoloutely no dangers at all!! Sun protection. DO NOT FORGET - and use a high factor. I got tiny blisters on my arms even with a 20 one day. Stay out of the sun mid day. And I am not exaggerating.. Drink water, water, water. Coca Cola de-hydrates you. They also have these wonderful fruit...

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by shellseeker

Every sort of luggage might be suitable as you don't have to cover long distances within the country and the general feeling in the Seychelles is very laid back! It is a tropical country with all its related features: bring 100% cotton clothing, good trekking shoes, beach wear (for the beach only) and some smart clothes for going out to night clubs or fancy restaurants. Take everything with you as the supply of toiletries is limited and VERY expensive. A sun screen with high SPF (25+) is strongly recommended. Even on days with overcast skies... An insect repellent is sometimes useful but you don't have to worry about tropical diseases because there aren't any! For photography in the broad daylight you might use filters to get back some of the colours... It never looks so good on pictures as the real thing! Be careful about the warnings at some beaches. Listen to the locals. Strong...

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