| The Seychelles is a group of 115 islands in the | | | | Seychelles' best-known beaches is Anse Lazio on |
| Indian Ocean, located near Madagascar, the | | | | Praslin Island. Framed by huge rocks on both |
| Maldives and Mauritius. The nation, a republic, | | | | sides, Anse Lazio beach is shaded by picturesque |
| boasts two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, | | | | coconut palms leaning out toward the gently rolling |
| consisting of the island of Aldabra, the world's | | | | waters of Chevalier Bay.Mahe Island is the largest |
| largest coral atoll and Vallee de Mai on Praslin | | | | of the Seychelles, and location of the capital, |
| Island, which has been compared to the Garden | | | | Victoria. The international airport as well as 90% |
| of Eden.A haven for divers -- both snorkel and | | | | of the population can be found on Mahe |
| SCUBA -- Seychelles has six national marine | | | | Island.Perhaps the most renowned holiday resort |
| parks, where coral islands are rich with more than | | | | in Seychelles is the Banyan Tree, a family of |
| 1,000 different species of fish. The turquoise | | | | romantic luxury resorts with locations also in the |
| water, clean white sand beaches and exotic plant | | | | Maldives, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia and China, |
| and animal life make Seychelles a popular holiday | | | | although each location is uniquely fitted to its |
| destination for weddings and honeymoons as well | | | | culture and geography. |
| as attractions for sailors and divers.One of | | | | |