The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa, so you can bet there’s a lot of island hopping to be done here. Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are three islands in the Seychelles that are well worth your visit, and you can transfer from one to the next easily by ferry—there are also tours that’ll take you to all three.
You’ll likely start and end up at Mahé, which is the hub for visiting all the other islands. There you can take yoga classes, go for runs round the lagoon and snorkel in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
It also lays claim to the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches like Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.
You may also want to check out Praslin, the Seychelles’ second largest island, where you’ll unwind on blonde beaches, unwind from unwinding with a treatment at the Spa Center, and then relax some more by the largest swimming pool in the archipelago.
And from there, you’ll want to go to La Digue, which you can explore by ox taxi. If you’re wondering what an ox taxi is, it’s actually what it sounds like: Literally, an ox will carry you around the island in a carriage-like taxi.
While running on “island time” may be universal, islands around the world offer inimitable cultures, landscapes and wildlife. Decide on the vibe you’re seeking—mountain adventures, underwater expeditions, party hopping, beachside reading or something else entirely—and settle on one of the above islands, or two or three or four or more of them.
You ultimately can’t go wrong so long as you’ve sand under your toes and water on all sides.
