An archipelago of 115 islands in the warm luxuriant Indian Ocean, Seychelles is an island nation where beach is the prime aspect of life! Located east of mainland Africa, northeast of Madagascar, this beautiful place has so many beaches looking like they popped out of your ideal dream of a beach!
Generally when talking about Seychelles the first thing that comes to mind is the beach, the sand, the delicacies, the water sports and the friendly nature of the locals. However in one of these naturally exotic islands lies a botanical garden, in our opinion, a place that replicates Eden!
On the outskirts of Victoria, located in Mont Fleuri, lies the Oldest National Monuments of Seychelles – the Botanical Garden. Form its conception almost a century ago; it holds within its realms a large and varied collection of mellowed, bizarre and endemic plants within five acres of beautifully maintained landscaped gardens. The garden has a large variety of spices, palms, fruit trees and added to those colonies of fruit bats clouding on native orchids and Aldabrarian Giant Tortoises who roam freely about!
In gardens itself lies for your convenience a local restaurant that serves the very best of incomparable international and local palates. From the rustic, woody themed entrance, framed by palm-lined lanes and the spectacular surroundings, take time off to get lost in the National Botanical Gardens on the Isle of Mahe and be prepared to be shuttled into and enchanted garden – a rendition of paradise, here on earth. Ancient Seychelles vegetation have been preserved and cultivated and preserved for over 100 years in these lush 15 acres. There is a Craft Village located close by and one can obtain fresh local produce such as fish, fruit and nuts. Local handicrafts are also on display and can bought from the friendly vendors who greet you with a smile!!
At Raffles Praslin Seychelles, which is a luxury hotel in Seychelles, you can experience lavish flavours of around the world with a mix of the native spices and delve in the musical beats of the lounge and revel in the calmness the prelude all activity. As you relax and unwind at the sun kissed sands and take in the serenity and calmness of the beach, this Seychelles hotel provide you the best display of places for you to rest your head in pure blissful luxury and the contentment of knowing your every need is going to be taken care of!! This stunning island of Praslin will help you escape into the alluring native Seychellois hospitality infused with your personal space for an ideal holiday!
