White-sand, palm-fringed beaches meet world-class diving, buried treasure, free-roaming giant tortoises and the world’s smallest national park.

The islands of the Seychelles are certainly beautiful, but this archipelagic country offers much more. Visit the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai forest on Praslin, where prehistoric palms tower above and rare birds reside. Sample the tongue-tingling flavours of Creole cuisine at Marie Antoinette, the oldest restaurant in the Indian Ocean. There are scenic hiking trails, a rum distillery to visit and island-hopping tours that take in unspoilt beaches, as well as world-class golfing and some of the richest fishing our waters have to offer.