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