A friendly guide to Seychellois Creole, one of the country’s three official languages. Where it comes from, a handful of useful words and phrases, and why English gets you by.

A guide to the festivals and events of Seychelles, from the Creole Festival to carnival, regattas and religious celebrations. What they celebrate and how to experience them.

What to do on a rainy day in Seychelles. Why the rain rarely lasts, the best indoor and weather-proof things to do, and how to make the most of a wet few hours.

Where to watch the best sunsets in Seychelles. The top west-facing beaches and viewpoints across Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, and tips for photographing the islands at dusk.

A guide to Cousin Island, a pioneering Seychelles nature reserve off Praslin. The rare birds, nesting turtles and giant tortoises, and how to visit this protected sanctuary.

The best beaches on Mahe, from the calm swimming of Beau Vallon to the wild south of Anse Intendance and Anse Takamaka. Which beach suits you, and how to reach each.

The best beaches on Praslin, from world-famous Anse Lazio to the calm bay of Cote d’Or and the hidden cove of Anse Georgette. Which to choose and how to reach each.

The best beaches on La Digue, from world-famous Anse Source d’Argent to the wild Grand Anse and Anse Cocos. Which to choose, which are safe to swim, and how to reach them.

A guide to the marine national parks of Seychelles, from Sainte Anne off Mahe to Port Launay and Curieuse off Praslin. What lives there, and how to visit responsibly.

How many days do you need in Seychelles? An honest guide to the ideal trip length, what you can see in 5, 7, 10 or 14 days, and how to match your time to the islands.

A practical Seychelles packing list. What to bring for the beaches, the boats and the climate, what you can leave at home, and the easy-to-forget items that matter most.

How to get from Seychelles International Airport to your hotel. The taxi, hire car, bus and resort transfer options, rough journey times, and the easiest choice for arrival.

Planning to propose in Seychelles? The most romantic spots, how to plan the perfect surprise, the best time of day and year, and how to capture the moment forever.

How much does a trip to Seychelles really cost? An honest look at accommodation, food, car hire, ferries and activities, plus practical ways to travel the islands for less.

How to plan a self-drive road trip around Mahe, Seychelles. The best loop route, the beaches and stops along the way, where to refuel, and the tips that make it easy.

A relaxed 14-day Seychelles itinerary across Mahe, Praslin, La Digue and the nature islands. How to spend two weeks without rushing, with ferries, cars and stays sorted.

The most beautiful photoshoot locations in Seychelles, from the granite boulders of La Digue to the wild south of Mahe. Where and when to shoot, and how to plan a session.

Where to stay in Seychelles, island by island and area by area. How to choose between Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, the best bases on each, and how to pick the right place.

A relaxed 10-day Seychelles itinerary. How to spend a longer trip across Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, with room for the nature islands, slower beach days and day trips.

The best things to do on La Digue. Anse Source d’Argent, cycling the car-free island, the quiet east-coast beaches, L’Union Estate and the viewpoints, with how to plan a visit.

A guide to Curieuse Island in Seychelles. The free-roaming giant tortoises, the mangroves and red earth, the famous beach, and how to visit on a boat trip from Praslin.

A guide to snorkeling in Seychelles. The best spots across Mahe, Praslin and the marine parks, the fish and turtles you’ll see, the season, and how to do it safely.

Planning a family holiday in Seychelles? The best islands and beaches for kids, how to get around, what to do with children, and the practical tips that make the trip easy.

A practical 7-day Seychelles itinerary across Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. How to split your week, what to see on each island, and how to handle ferries, cars and stays.

A practical guide to driving in Seychelles. Which side of the road, the licence you need, the state of the roads, fuel, parking and the local habits to expect behind the wheel.

Should you hire a car or rely on taxis in Seychelles? An honest comparison of cost, freedom and convenience for Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, to help you decide before you go.

Renew your vows on a Seychelles beach. Why couples choose the islands for a vow renewal, how the ceremony works, the best time of year, and how to plan a simple, beautiful day.

A guide to fishing in Seychelles. Big-game offshore fishing, world-class fly fishing on the outer-island flats, what you can catch, the seasons, and how to plan a trip.

Why so many couples marry in Seychelles. The simple legal process, the unmatched beach settings, one local team for the whole day, and how a wedding folds into the honeymoon.

Where to stay on Mahe, area by area. Beau Vallon and the north, Victoria and the east, the wild south, and the quiet west, with how to choose the right base for your trip.

Where to stay on Praslin, area by area. Cote d’Or for calm swimming, the Anse Lazio end for seclusion, and Baie Sainte Anne for the ferry, with how to choose your base.

The best day trips from Mahe in Seychelles. The Sainte Anne marine park, Cerf Island, a Praslin and La Digue day, and the boat tours worth taking, with how to plan each.

The nine mistakes first-time visitors make in Seychelles, and what to do instead. Honest local advice on islands, ferries, cars, beaches and timing to save your trip.

How catamaran charters work in Seychelles. Skippered, bareboat and cabin charters, inner versus outer island routes, what is included, when to sail and how to choose.

How to plan a couples photoshoot in Seychelles. The most photogenic beaches and granite settings, golden-hour timing, what to wear, and how to book a local photographer.

Self-catering in Seychelles done right. Why it beats the resorts, the kitchen and shopping reality island by island, whether you need a car, and how to book the best places.

Where to stay on La Digue, area by area. La Passe, Anse Reunion, Anse Severe and Grand Anse, the types of stay, life without a car, and how to pick the right base.

The best settings for a Seychelles wedding, from barefoot beaches to clifftop views and luxury resorts. How to choose the island and spot for your ceremony.

How getting married in Seychelles works for visitors. The legal paperwork, how far ahead to plan, what to bring, and how one local team handles the whole day.

A practical guide to family holidays in Seychelles. The safest swimming beaches, what to do with kids, how to get around, where to stay, and why it is an easy family destination.

A practical guide to Seychelles on a budget. Self-catering and guesthouses, public buses, market food, free beaches and the costs to plan for. Paradise without a five-star price.

A guide to solo travel in Seychelles. How safe it is, including for women, what to do alone, getting around, meeting people, and keeping costs down as a single traveller.

What drives the cost of a Seychelles wedding, from the ceremony and legal paperwork to photography, flowers and the setting. How to plan a beach wedding to your budget.

A guide to Bird Island, the northernmost coral island in the Seychelles. The vast sooty tern colony, Esmeralda the giant tortoise, turtle nesting, the eco-lodge and how to get there.

A guide to Denis Island, a private coral island at the northern edge of the Seychelles bank. The island lodge, big-game fishing, conservation and turtles, and how to get there.

A guide to Fregate Island, the private-island resort famous for free-roaming giant tortoises, seven beaches and rare birds. The conservation story and how to get there.

A guide to Cerf Island in the Ste Anne Marine Park, just off Mahe. The easy boat access, snorkelling, small guesthouses and restaurants, and day trips from Victoria.

A guide to Silhouette Island, the wild, mountainous nature reserve north-west of Mahe. Its forest and biodiversity, the marine park, the one resort, and how to get there.

A guide to North Island, the ultra-exclusive private-island resort in the Seychelles. Its Noah’s Ark conservation story, the barefoot-luxury style, and how to get there.

A guide to the private islands of Seychelles. North, Fregate, Denis, Bird and Silhouette, what makes each special, what they cost, and how to choose and reach them.