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.

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.

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.

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.

A guide to Seychelles food and Creole cuisine. The fish and curries to try, street food and the Wednesday market, fruit and drinks, and where to eat well.

A guide to Takamaka rum, the best-known spirit of Seychelles. The distillery and estate on Mahe, the range of rums, the tour and tasting, and the cocktails to try.

A guide to the people of Seychelles. The Creole population and its mixed roots, the three official languages, the main religions, and the culture that grew from them.

A short history of Seychelles. The uninhabited islands, French settlement, the British period, the Creole society that formed, independence in 1976, and what to see today.

A guide to the Seychelles fruit bat or flying fox. Why you see them at dusk, what they eat, whether they are dangerous, and the traditional bat curry explained.

An overview of Seychelles wildlife. Giant tortoises, sea turtles, endemic birds, fruit bats, marine life and geckos, where to see them, and the lack of dangerous land animals.

A guide to sea turtles in Seychelles. Green and hawksbill turtles, where to see them nesting and swimming, the seasons, and how to watch them responsibly.

A guide to the birds of Seychelles. The endemic black parrot, magpie robin and paradise flycatcher, the great seabird colonies, and the best places to watch them.

A guide to the Jardin du Roi spice garden in the hills of southern Mahe. The history, the spices and fruit trees, the viewpoint and restaurant, and how to get there.

A complete guide to things to do in Seychelles. Beaches, snorkelling and diving, boat trips, giant tortoises, hiking, Victoria and Creole culture, and how much is free.

A guide to the Ste Anne Marine National Park off Mahe. The islands, the snorkelling, the glass-bottom boat and barbecue day trips, and how to visit from Victoria.

A guide to hiking trails in Seychelles. The Copolia and Anse Major trails, the Morne Seychellois park, the Glacis Noir on Praslin, difficulty, guides and what to bring.

A practical guide to island hopping in Seychelles. The fast ferries and flights between Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, how to plan the route, costs, and getting around each island.

How to choose the best beach stay in Seychelles. Resorts versus guesthouses and self-catering, the best beach areas on each island, and how to match where you sleep to your trip.

A full guide to Cote d’Or, also called Anse Volbert, on Praslin. Calm family swimming, the boat trips to St Pierre and Curieuse, restaurants, and where to stay.

A full guide to Grand Anse on La Digue. The wild open-ocean beauty, the strong seasonal currents, how to reach it by bike, the best months, and the walk to Petite Anse and Anse Cocos.

Everything about money in Seychelles. The Seychellois rupee, paying by card or cash, ATMs, exchanging money, tipping and how much to budget, so you arrive ready.

How to fly to Seychelles, the airlines and routes that serve Mahe, typical journey times from Europe, the Gulf and beyond, and how to connect onward to Praslin and La Digue.

How to get around Seychelles. Ferries and domestic flights between the islands, hire cars and buses on Mahe and Praslin, and bicycles on car-free La Digue, all in one place.

A guide to the Cat Cocos ferry in Seychelles. The Mahe, Praslin and La Digue routes, journey times, booking, seasickness tips, and how it fits an island-hopping trip.

How to plan a Seychelles honeymoon. The most romantic islands and beaches, the best time to go, how many days you need, and how to add a barefoot beach wedding or vow renewal.

Seychelles is visa-free for every nationality. Here is how the free Visitor’s Permit works, the Travel Authorisation you apply for online before you fly, and what to have ready at the border.

What the weather is really like in Seychelles each month. The two monsoons, sea conditions, rain, the seaweed season and the calmest, clearest windows for beaches and diving.

A guide to Victoria, one of the smallest capitals in the world. The clock tower, the market, the temple and the museums, what to see in a morning, and how to make Mahe your base.

The coco de mer is the largest seed on earth and it grows only in Seychelles. What it is, the legends behind it, how to see it in the Vallee de Mai on Praslin, and the rules on buying one.