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New Delhi, Sep 22: Couples who prefer adventure, instead of lounging about all day can now pick Seychelles over Maldives for their getaway. As the country eases restrictions on travel, here's a list of all the fun you can explore.

Nothing puts you in touch with adventure and the grand diversity of this archipelago like island-hopping. Mahe, Praslin and La Digue are the principal islands but there are many others to enjoy as well. In contrast to the mountainous Inner Islands, Bird and Denis Islands to the north are flat coral island outposts offering wild nature at its finest while Fregate to the east and the Outer Islands of Desroches and Alphonse are the ultimate remote tropical getaways. Island-hopping around the Seychelles archipelago introduces you to the incredible diversity of these islands.

A network of air and sea connections places these islands within easy reach, with excursions by local operators offering the chance of day trips to the closer islands where you can enjoy nature walks, swimming, snorkelling and traditional Creole food which is a delicious fusion of old French kitchen and Indian and Chinese culinary traditions that produce such masterpieces as freshly baked fish basted with garlic, ginger and chillies; coconut curries; terrines and fruits used as vegetables in a variety of piquant chutneys.Fall 2021 Beauty Essentials: From Lip Balm to Body Butter, Autumn Must-Haves For Flawlessly Smooth Skin.

With limpid, warm turquoise waters and a climate of perpetual summer, Seychelles is ideal for water sports. Mahe Island's Beau Vallon bay is where to enjoy paragliding, water skiing, jet-skiing, banana rides and wind-surfing. The islands' water sports centres and hotels can hire your snorkelling equipment and sometimes canoes for that individual sortie into the big blue but watch for signage indicating strong currents or other hazards. Operators offer deep-sea fishing in waters offering one of the most varied catches on the planet, including marlin, sailfish, tuna, jobfish, dorado and barracuda. Land-based and boat-based dive centres can introduce you to some of the best diving on the planet on both granite and coral reefs.

A new activity that blends beautifully with the stunning Seychelles backdrop is horse riding, now available on Mahe Island. Stables are neatly arranged, professionally operated with a string of gorgeous Appaloosa horses. Travellers have the delight of riding beautiful horses with treks into the lushly vegetated countryside along little-used paths, especially carved out to make the most of the surroundings and to introduce you to the very best of Seychelles' natural beauty as you ride flanked by pristine forest and the mighty Indian Ocean. Travellers can now have riding lessons, countryside treks, riding on glorious Grand Anse beach, romantic picnics for couples in picturesque settings complete with Champagne and canapes, wedding celebrations and photoshoots, and even swimming with a horse in the ocean.Consuming Green Tea With Cocoa-Rich Diet Can Help Boost Survival Among the Elderly.

On the island of Mahe, you can find many other activities such as rock climbing, ziplining and abseiling facilities. Zip-lines range from 80 -120m, suspended both within and above a beautiful, pristine forest canopy, allowing the adventurer the opportunity to sail through the vegetation almost within touching distance on an exhilarating ride. This ride is an adrenaline rush as you speed through the emerald panoply at high speed catching glimpses of the ocean as you descend, as if on hidden wings. You can also have a sensational rock-climbing experience on an 18-metre granite cliff face in a controlled, safe environment which allows you to have a feel of mountaineering but without the danger.

With a near-perfect climate and islands well outside the cyclone belt, the Seychelles archipelago leaves little to be desired when it comes to sailing and cruising. Seychelles' extraordinary marine scene offers breath-taking panoramas, easy sailing distances and great moorings in many a secluded bay.

Sailing and cruising can be enjoyed from a state-of-the-art fleet of single hulls and catamarans which you can hire either skippered or bare-boat, choosing to stay within the area of the Inner Islands or setting your sails for adventure among the more remote Outer Islands to be greeted by reef islands, sand cays, sapphire lagoons and teeming wildlife.

The big advantage of sailing the Seychelles archipelago is that it is a year-round activity although sailors should bear in mind that the south-east trades which blow from May to September bring with them somewhat stronger winds and rougher seas. Another plus is that the waters around the islands are still relatively uncongested and, very often, the only sails you may see will be your own.

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Brits bored of not being able to go abroad after a summer of hotel quarantine and PCR hassle might have to wait a bit longer if they want to hit up some of the best holiday spots in the world.

There are still 54 countries on the travel red list including South American favourites like Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, as well as vibrant Central American countries like Cuba and Costa Rica.

If you fancy a bit of Samba in Rio, or a Cohiba in Havana, you will need to quarantine in a government hotel for the mandatory 11 nights, at a cost of 2,285 per person.

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Tunisia, the most visited country in Africa known for golden beaches and delicious food, is also on the red list, while wine growing centre Georgia is also off limits, a real shame for the vino aficionados.

Most disappointing might be the Seychelles, the stunning east African archipelago is still on the red list meaning Brits might have to wait a bit longer if they want to enjoy an island hopping adventure.

Gap year takers might be less concerned that backpacking favourites Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand are still on the list as they will be able to get their money's worth with more time to spend than other holidaymakers.

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Other places in the red zone include South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, common destinations people who love a safari.

Theres even a European country on the list, Balkan beauty Montenegro is still red for those thinking about a swim in the Adriatic.

Fortunately for travellers last Friday (September 17) transport secretary Grant Shapps announced the traffic light system will be replaced by a single red list of no-go countries on October 4.

The current red list was expected to be a lot smaller when a revised tally was revealed on Wednesday, but it was only reduced by eight.

Hopefully we can expect an even smaller list in the coming months.

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The White Company are one of the most festive stores you need to mooch at over Christmas.

With their crisp white decor, sparkly gifting and Christmassy fragrances- most would say The White Company products are a must.

The White Company advent calendar will be massively popular for 2021, with it's tempting products and bestsellers being packed behind those tiny doors, it seems a bargain for many.

The new calendar release will set you back 160- but it has 25 miniature and full size products worth 354.

The White Company fans will be happy to know that they have chosen to add two of their signature candles in this one, too.

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COVID-19 vaccinations are believed to be key to ending the pandemic but only 32 percent of the world has been fully vaccinated and reaching global herd immunity could be eight months away.

The historic speed at which COVID-19 vaccines were developed was met with a slow global vaccination effort, partially fueled by vaccine inequity. The World Health Organization has long stressed the need for a global approach to vaccinations, warning that significant portions of unvaccinated people in low and middle-income countries will perpetuate the pandemic, but vaccine hesitancy has left even high-income countries struggling to inoculate large swaths of their populations.

As of Thursday, only 16 countries--Malta, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, Iceland, Singapore, Spain, Qatar, Denmark, Uruguay, Chile, Ireland, the Seychelles, San Marino, Belgium, China and Canada--have fully vaccinated at least 70 percent of their residents. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), believes 70 percent is the minimum needed to achieve herd immunity.

Of the five wealthiest countries on a per capita basis according to Nasdaq--Luxembourg, Switzerland, Ireland, Norway and the United States--only one, Ireland, has reached the 70 percent threshold.

Achieving herd immunity happens when enough of a population has immunity to a virus that the virus' ability to spread is significantly limited, thereby protecting an entire community. The goal of reaching herd immunity in terms of COVID-19 has been to protect those who cannot be vaccinated against the virus.

However, it's possible that will never happen. Sir Andrew Pollard, head of the Oxford Vaccine Group, told British lawmakers in August that the Delta variant's ability to infect vaccinated individuals and their ability to transmit the virus to others made achieving herd immunity "mythical."

"And that does mean that anyone who's still unvaccinated, at some point, will meet the virus. That might not be this month or next month, it might be next year, but at some point, they will meet the virus and we don't have anything that will stop that transmission," Pollard said.

Officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) have also expressed concerns about the world's ability to stop transmission of the virus, alluding to the possibility that SARS-CoV-2 could become endemic. Fauci, however, hasn't given up hope that COVID-19 could become a thing of the past.

"We've had formidable viruses that we've eliminated. Things like polio, measles in this country. We can do it if we put our will and all of our resources, which we are doing, to do that. I'm talking about getting the world vaccinated within a reasonable period of time," Fauci told MSNBC on September 14.

Regardless of the virus' future, officials maintain that getting vaccinated is vitally important. Along with helping prevent a person from getting seriously ill or dying, the vaccine reduces the virus' ability to spread. To mutate, a virus must be able to find hosts and continued circulation raises concerns among officials about a variant emerging that evades vaccines and therapeutics, thereby putting the entire world at risk once again.

More than 3.4 billion people, an estimated 44 percent of the world's population, have received at least one dose of a vaccine. About 32 percent of the population is considered fully vaccinated, about half of the minimum believed necessary to significantly reduce the virus' transmission, but WHO officials remain disappointed that the majority of doses have been administered in just a few countries.

While vaccines are widely available in some countries, others are struggling to inoculate their most vulnerable and health care workers. A shameful occurrence, according to Dr. Tedros Adhnom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, as he's called for wealthy nations and companies to use their resources to inoculate the world.

Ghebreyesus has called for 70 percent of the world's population to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-2022.

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Arvind Bundhun, director ofthe Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), said: South Africans have been longing for the Mauritius they know and love, from white sandybeaches and clear blue seas and skies, to our warm and friendly people, and so much more.Mauritius is ready and we cant wait to welcome South Africans back to our beautiful country.

According to Janet de Kretser, SA representative of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority,Air Mauritius will start flying from Johannesburg to Port Louis on October 1 with two flights a week on a Friday and a Sunday.

BA Comair has confirmed it will start flying the route again from November 30 also with two flights a week, and the possibility of adding a third.FlySafair has yet to confirm any dates or schedules.

Mauritius has one of the highest fully vaccinated rates in Africa, now standing at 60% more than of the population (82% of the adult population). The vaccination campaign is ongoing, and the rollout will also include under-18s as from the end of September 2021.

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Seychelles is one of the several beautiful countries on the African continent. There are many things to know about the country that has become the perfect destination for many tourists.

Among the several things to note is that Seychelles is regarded as one of the smallest nations in the world. Worldometer revealed that it contributes 0% to the worlds population.

In this report, Legit.ng will be looking at five things you may not know about Seychelles.

Worlddometer gathers that the current population of the African country is pegged at 99,080. It should be noted that this could, however, change as it is a live update.

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In 2020, the same platform reported that Seychelles had an estimated population figure of 98,347.

According to Commonwealth, the international organisation helped the country with its World Trade Organisation reform and related disputes. Not only that, emerging trade issues with other countries were also resolved.

Perhaps this is why tourists love the country so much. Seychelles is made up of more than 100 islands. The country shares boundaries with Kenya and Madagascar. The islands are grouped into two. One set is rocky and mountainous, while the other is described as very low-lying.

Unlike the Nigerian term of office, the president of Seychelles is elected to occupy office for five years through popular votes. They also have a single legislature house.

The country gained its independence from Britain in 1976 and straightaway became a republic. Its agricultural sector has been growing exponentially ever since.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, warned that Nigerias population may soon become a problem if not managed properly.

It was gathered that Obasanjo gave the warning in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital on Sunday, June 27, during a discussion with students of some selected schools across the country.

He advised Nigerian leaders to prepare for and against population explosion to avoid challenges in the future. The elder statesman said Nigeria could become the third most populated country in the world by 2050 based on projections.

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Authorities in Seychelles have been requested to investigate transactions related to the transfer of 230,000 BTC tied to the mega OneCoin scam. The stash, which is worth over $10 billion today, is reportedly linked to Ruja Ignatova, the founder of the scam, and Sheikh Saoud bin Faisal Al Qassimi, a member of the Emirati royal family.

OneCoin was one of the largest scams in the digital currency space, orchestrated byCrypto Queen Ruja Ignatova, a Bulgarian citizen. It ran from 2014 to 2016, operating as a multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme and touting its coins, which its users could purportedly mine easily, as the Bitcoin killer.

Authorities said Ignatova and her accomplices took off with about $4 billion from investors and to date, her location is still unknown. However, one U.K. lawyer believes that the key to recovering the lost assets could be in Seychelles.

Attorney Jonathan Levy sent multiple documents to Financial Crime Investigation Unit of the Seychelles Police asking for an inquest into transactions involving the transfer of the 230,000 BTC. This stash is now worth $10.7 billion, according to local media.

The request for the probe is the result of claims filed in Dublin, London, and Brussels against OneCoin, Seychelles News Agencyreports.

Tania Potter, head of legal affairs at Seychelles Police, told the agency that the unit has received quite a number of documents, as part of the complaint, some of which need to undergo a verification process to identify any links to the Seychelles and upon completion, a decision on the next step will be taken.

Sources told the news outlet that the BTC stash belonged to Ignatova, having received it as payment when she sold some of her OneCoin assets. Ignatova allegedly had ties to the Emirati royal family member who had power of attorney over her assets, which, in turn, granted Al Qassimi control of a portfolio of bank accounts, companies, and real estate acquired by Ignatova through the proceeds of the OneCoin scam, according to the report.

According to the U.K. lawyer, the BTC that Al Qassimi and Ignatova transacted has been traced to Seychelles. He didnt specify whether they were held by a Seychelles-based firm or if they were in a hard wallet in the country (it had earlier been rumored that Ignatova carried all the BTC she stole in four hard wallets).

Sheikh Al Qassimi [has] never been seriously questioned by law enforcement; Al Qassimi has details about 230,000 Bitcoin in possession of the criminal mastermind Ignatova, the lawyer said.

He believes that Seychelles is best served by quickly looking into the claims, otherwise, it could tarnish its international image. The island country, which is the smallest in the country, is home to several digital currency entities, includingthe embattled BitMEX.

The lawyer said, If Seychelles lacks the ability to regulate crypto asset transactions worth billions, then there are serious anti money laundering issues raised about cryptocurrency companies that choose to base their operations there.

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Seychelles is one of the several beautiful countries on the African continent. There are many things to know about the country that has become the perfect destination for many tourists.

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Among the several things to note is that Seychelles is regarded as one of the smallest nations in the world. Worldometer revealed that it contributes 0% to the worlds population.

In this report, Legit.ng will be looking at five things you may not know about Seychelles.

Worlddometer gathers that the current population of the African country is pegged at 99,080. It should be noted that this could, however, change as it is a live update.

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In 2020, the same platform reported that Seychelles had an estimated population figure of 98,347.

According to Commonwealth, the international organisation helped the country with its World Trade Organisation reform and related disputes. Not only that, emerging trade issues with other countries were also resolved.

Perhaps this is why tourists love the country so much. Seychelles is made up of more than 100 islands. The country shares boundaries with Kenya and Madagascar. The islands are grouped into two. One set is rocky and mountainous, while the other is described as very low-lying.

Unlike the Nigerian term of office, the president of Seychelles is elected to occupy office for five years through popular votes. They also have a single legislature house.

The country gained its independence from Britain in 1976 and straightaway became a republic. Its agricultural sector has been growing exponentially ever since.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, warned that Nigerias population may soon become a problem if not managed properly.

It was gathered that Obasanjo gave the warning in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital on Sunday, June 27, during a discussion with students of some selected schools across the country.

He advised Nigerian leaders to prepare for and against population explosion to avoid challenges in the future. The elder statesman said Nigeria could become the third most populated country in the world by 2050 based on projections.

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If youre yet to take a holiday this year, the next travel review is just a week away due on Thursday 16 September.

Theres been some early indictions that Transport Secretary Grant Shapps could bring the traffic-light system, which has been ruling hopeful holidaymakers travel choices throughout the year, to an end around 1 October.

Until then, for friends and families eagerly awaiting to see which countries change colour for a last-minute trip to the sun, it is possible that some countries currently on the red list could be moved to the amber or green lists at the next review.

The Government uses a range of factors to decide how to classify each country, including infections rates, whether there are any variants of concern there, the number of people who have been vaccinated, and the countrys access to reliable scientific data and genomic sequencing.

According to the latest data, here are some of the destinations that are tipped to move from red to green or amber, which means double-vaccinated travellers do not have to quarantine on their return.

These include Turkey, the Seychelles, Thailand and South Africa.

Case rate in the last seven days: 185infections per 100KEntry requirements: Proof of vaccine or a negative PCR result taken 72 hours prior to arrival

Case rate in the last seven days: 15infections per 100K peopleEntry requirements: Vaccination or PCR test taken 72 hours before travel

Case rate in the last seven days: 200infections per 100K peopleEntry requirements: Visitors must present a negative PCR test 96 hours prior to departure

Case rate in the last seven days: 9infections per 100K peopleEntry requirements: A negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival

The lists are decidedbased on the following criteria:

Here are the rules for each list of the traffic light system:

PCR testsmust be booked throughone of the Governments approved providers.

The Government has been looking at ways to reduce the price of testing, withPCR tests generally costing around 120-160, while some travel providers have heavily subsidised the costs.

Case rate in the last seven days: 423infections per 100K peopleEntry requirements: Visitors have a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival

Case rate in the last seven days: 2infections per 100K peopleEntry requirements: A negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival

Case rate in the last seven days: 79infections per 100K peopleEntry requirements: A negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival

Case rate in the last seven days: 83infections per 100K peopleEntry requirements: A negative nasal swab and a PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before their arrival

Case rate in the last seven days: 149infections per 100K peopleEntry requirements: UK travellers are required to quarantine for 14 days

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