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Seychelles MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa has been named the Best Island Hotel in 2017 by the Prime Traveller Awards. The prize was announced on 30th May in Moscow.

Prime Traveller is a luxury lifestyle magazine distributed in Russia and its surrounding Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa was chosen for its exclusive, premium hospitality by Prime Travellers editorial members, who also highlighted the resorts secluded, untouched beach, gentle service and idyllic atmosphere.

The hotels General Manager Mr. Lionel Ferrari said this is a great recognition for MAIA and the team who are passionate about delivering the best service and paying attention to details when it comes to their guests.

The MAIA philosophy is supported by our dedicated Butler service which allows our guests to unwind in full confidence while in holiday. We are extremely proud to have been selected by Prime Traveller Awards as the best island hotel ahead of other very exclusive properties, said Mr Ferrari.

Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, built on a private peninsula offering breathtaking views over the ocean, is located at Anse Louis, Anse Boileau, on the west coast of the Seychelles main island, Mah.

Boasting 30 villas blended among lush tropical vegetation, the resort falls under the portfolio of a South African hotel group Tsogo Sun, which owns over 100 hotels in several African Countries and the Middle East.

In a statement posted on the hotels website, the Chief Operating Officer of Tsogo Sun Hotels, Richard Weilers said they were proud that Maia Luxury Resort & Spa has been named as one of the top luxury island getaways by Prime Traveller.

Our philosophy of Whatever, Whenever, Wherever is key in delivering an incredible experience for each and every guest that stays with us in the Seychelles, said Weilers.

The Prime Traveller luxury lifestyle magazine was created in 2007 and the Prime Traveller Award 2017 is the first to be organized by the magazine.

As part of the award, accolades were also presented to the Best New Hotel, Best City Hotel, Best Ski Hotel, Best Beach hotel, Best Boutique Hotel, Best Business Hotel, Best Kids Friendly Hotel, Best Spa Hotel, Best Hotel Chain and Best Airline Company.

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Air Seychelles has announced that it will now offer connections to China through the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways.

At the onset of the announcement, the Seychelles Tourism Board is hoping the agreement will ease the travelling experience of Chinese tourists choosing to holiday in Seychelles.

Air Seychelles HM code will be added to Etihad Airways daily service between Abu Dhabi and Chinas capital, Beijing.

The codeshare agreement which takes effect on 14th June, 2017, will offer a one-stop connection between Seychelles and Beijing, via Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi is linked to Seychelles through twice-daily flights with Air Seychelles and partner airline Etihad Airways.

Making the announcement, the national airlines Chief Executive Roy Kinnear said: Our new codeshare route with Etihad Airways provides guests with convenient travel options to Beijing and reinforces the strong political and economic relations between Seychelles and China.

Kinnear added that Air Seychelles is working hand-in-hand with its tourism partners to help grow the number of travelers from China.

For instance, this codeshare will support the Seychelles Tourism Boards recent roadshow in China by providing travel agents with new booking options to Seychelles.

The Seychelles Tourism Board has been intensifying its marketing efforts on the Chinese market following the launch of the destinations 2017 strategy for the Asian nation in May this year.

Emphasis is being placed on the more savvy travelers, with a particular focus on visitors from the first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenzhen.

Air Seychelles recently discontinued a weekly scheduled charter flight service between Beijing and the island nations main island of Mah, which started in January 2016. Commenting on the new codeshare deal, the Chief Executive of the Seychelles Tourism Board Mrs. Sherin Francis said this will hopefully make it easier and seamless for Chinese visitors travelling to Seychelles.

This is very crucial, nowadays visitors want the most smooth, easiest and seamless travel experience when going on holiday. Its a decisive factor and anything actually that can make travel easier for our visitors to Seychelles is most welcome, said Mrs Francis.

According to visitors arrival figures published by the National Bureau of Statistics, a total of 6,133 Chinese tourists have come to Seychelles up to 11th June this year. This represents a 17 percent decrease when compared to the same period last year.

The STB Chief Executive noted that if the flight and transit time is right, combined with competitive air fares, the new codeshare agreement between Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways should help to consolidate the market.

In addition to this we also happy that Air Seychelles is negotiating with a Chinese company and hopefully we can get a few direct charters for the rest of the year that will also help to consolidate the Chinese market, Mrs Francis added.

The latest codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways offering a one-stop connection to China is the national carriers fourth codeshare connection with its partner airline from the United Arab Emirates in East Asia, after Hong Kong, Seoul in South Korea, and Tokyo and Nagoya in Japan.

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The Seychelles Tourism Board affirms that the island destination remains a firm favorite among travel professionals in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg.

This was clearly depicted in the successful turnout of travel agents who took part in another fruitful edition of Escapades Benelux.

The 7th edition of the Seychelles roadshow dedicated to the Benelux market was held from6th to 9th June, 2017.

Airline and hotel partners joined the Seychelles Tourism Board to promote Seychelles and selected products across the cities of Ghent, Rotterdam and Luxemburg. The three cities were strategically chosen by the Seychelles Tourism Board office in France.

The train and dine format chosen for the events proved to be a popular setup among the attendees both the faithful and potential partners.

Seychelles 13-strong delegation at the Escapades Benelux 2017 was led by the island nations Tourism Board Regional Director for Europe Mrs. Bernadette Willemin, who is based in France. She was accompanied by Senior Marketing Executive at the Paris office Ms. Christine Vel.

The various airline and hotel partners represented were: Air Seychelles Maryline Gallois and Victor Von Schweinitz; Etihad Airways Veerle Symoens & Dimitra Tsaoussi; Qatar Airways Isle de Smet & Yvonne Damhoff-Alblas; Banyan Tree Seychelles Laure De Dreux-Brez; Constance Hotels Experience Laetitia Martin; Enchanted Island Clairemonde Coquet; Hilton Seychelles Devi Pentamah and Maia Luxury resort and Spa & Paradise Sun Danie Davids.

The attendance of travel agents was enhanced thanks to the presence and support of various Belgian and Dutch tour operators and their representatives.

Escapades Benelux is the annual dedicated roadshow organized by Seychelles Tourism Board for the Benelux market, similar to Escapades Seychelles, held in France over the last 14 years.

Mrs Willemin has attributed growing success of the event to the continuous support and efforts of the faithful trade partners.

This strong partnership between the local partners and the Seychelles Tourism Board office in France has contributed to the overall awareness of the destination and for the past few years we have seen an increase in figures to the Seychelles from those three countries Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg, said Mrs Willemin.

Rendezvous for the next Escapades Benelux is set for the 4th to 8th June 2018. In the meantime, the Seychelles Tourism Board in France continues to expand its geographical footprint further into the Benelux countries and stimulating greater focus on the destination, through various activities planned for the rest of 2017.

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With very few exceptions, all visitors to the Seychelles will pass through Mah, even if only to land and take off at the international airport. Victoria, the charmingly low-key capital, is the starting point for most excursions, and a destination in itself.

Apart from numerous idyllic beaches, Mah's numerous attractions include many sites of historic interest, some stunning viewpoints, and studios belonging to sculptors and painters who have fallen for the Seychelles's charms, and settled down here to let their art imitate the life around them. Hikers and bikers can roam free on the island's trails, and the roads are easily navigable by car; it's very hard to get lost.

Most of Victoria's shops and main facilities are set around the distinctive clock tower (Lorloz, in Creole) which was built in 1903 to commemorate the Seychelles becoming a crown colony in its own right, separate from Mauritius. A replica of Little Ben, which marks the entrance to London's Victoria Station, it initially stood on the waterfront but, thanks to extensive land reclamation, is now some way inland.

Another colonial memento, the Sir Percy Selwyn Clarke Market, named for a popular post-war governor, is a daily hotchpotch of fresh food and flowers, and an excellent spot to pick up some souvenir spices.

Victoria's two imposing cathedrals act as a reminder of its Anglo-French heritage. Construction on the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, on Olivier Maradan Street, started in 1851, and it was renovated in 1995 when the Seychellois sculptor, Egbert Marday, fashioned the tabernacle and the carved doors. The Anglican cathedral, St Pauls, on Revolution Avenue, was originally consecrated in 1859, but completely rebuilt in 2004.

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WINDHOEK SADC has approved to give R20 million each to Madagascar and Seychelles to help the two island nations improve their participation in regional and international trade.

The grants were approved by the SADC trade related facility (TRF) programme steering committee, during its seventh meeting held in Gaborone last month.

The facility is a mechanism for financial and technical support given to SADC member states to help them implement commitments made under the regional Protocol on Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and the SADC EPA group.

SADC has approved the funding for Madagascar to strengthen border agency capacity by developing and implementing guidelines for border agency coordination.

SADC also wants Madagascar to improve the One-Stop-Shop for exporters through technical assistance towards its efficient operation and capacity building.

A one-stop shop is a company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer.

SADC has also asked Madagascar to develop and implement a national trade promotion strategy; stakeholder capacity development; market research to identify tourism opportunities in the SADC region, especially targeting South Africa; and undertaking a number of trade promotion activities.

As for Seychelles, part of the money will help the country build its capacity in the application of the Automated System for Customs Data system.

This system is earmarked to improve the countrys functionality for valuation, risk assessment and cargo tracking and automation of the excise tax system, especially for domestic producers of excisable products.

The funds will also cover Seychelles development of a national legal framework and capacity building for trade remedies, particularly investigations related to anti-dumping.

Several countries have already signed financing agreements with the SADC secretariat to release the funds to the two islanders.

These are Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland and Zambia.

Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe are however yet to sign financing agreements.

According to SADC communications department these countries are currently reviewing their financing agreements under the Facility and are all expected to have their contracts finalized by the end of June 2017.

The overall objective of the Trade Related Facility is to improve the participation of SADC Member States in regional and international trade in order to contribute to sustainable development in the SADC region.

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The Seychelles islands captivated the attention of travel agents across four main Central European capitals, as the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) and trade partners hosted another successful edition of the Seychelles Eastern Europe Roadshow. The 3rd edition of the annual event was held from May 22-25, in Warsaw, Prague, Bratislava, and Budapest.

Through their train and dine setup, the Seychelles Tourism Board and local trade partners held networking sessions with the travel agents, which proved to be an effective way of grabbing their attention in a more friendly and relaxed atmosphere. For the main presentations that followed the tte--tte, around 60 agents embarked on the journey, which provided them with an overview of the Seychelles unique selling points, the diversity of what the destination has to offer, and the various products.

To conclude the roadshow, the Seychelles Tourism Board and partners joined together to present a prize to one lucky winner who was offered an 8-night stay in Seychelles, hence the opportunity to fully experience the island destination.

The Seychelles delegation at the 2017 Eastern Europe Roadshow was headed by the Seychelles Tourism Board Manager for Scandinavia, CIS & Eastern Europe, Karen Confait, accompanied by Marketing Executive Elsie Sinon, as well as representatives of hotels, Destination Management Companies, and airlines. The local trade partners consisted of Constance Hotels & Resorts: Dominika Janta, Kempinski Seychelles Resort: Marko Dobrus, Hilton Seychelles: Katerina Konarikova, Savoy Resort Seychelles & Coral Strand Hotel: Valeria Gavrikova, Masons Travel: Gerhard Bartsch, Le Duc de Praslin, Valmer Resort & La Digue Island Lodge: Derek Savy and Emirates: Zsolt Nemeth, Michaela Lechnov, Agata Rasala and Raphael Grugl.

The Seychelles Eastern Europe roadshow has become a highlight of promotional efforts on the market, generating more and more interest each year. Ms. Confait said this years event was a great success, having received positive feedback from both the travel trade and local partners.

The interest on the market has grown considerably since we started 4 years ago. This is clearly visible in the arrival figures with Poland and Czech Republic dominating the market. For this year, a 61% increase has been recorded so far on these 4 markets collectively compared to same period last year, said Confait.

Dedicated Seychelles events such as the Eastern Europe Roadshow, aimed at bringing the island nation and its products directly to the doorstep of the travel agents and boosting their confidence to sell the destination, also helps to put Seychelles in the forefront through the unified collaboration of all trade partners. Ms. Confait said the event also allows the Seychelles Tourism Board to build closer relationships with both the trade and local partners, which provides an advantage when growing and maintaining the market.

It is to be noted that our constant presence is recognized and appreciated by the travel trade especially in smaller cities like Bratislava, she added.

In additional to promotional efforts, theres also been significant increase in air access which is helping to make the destination more accessible to potential travelers. While Emirates has been a faithful partner over the years, more flight options are now available following the resumption of daily flights by Qatar Airways in December last year and introduction of thrice weekly flights to the island nation by Turkish Airlines, in October 2016.

With the increasing potential in this region and demand from both the Seychelles partners and travel trade, we look forward to working and growing this market further, while planning other activities for later this year, said Confait.

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The Mediterranean Knights began their quest for a ticket to Cameroon 2019 on a solid note against the Pirates

Libya outclassed Seychelles 5-1 to begin their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a solid note.

Goals from Anis Saltou, Ahmad Benali, Hamdou El Houni, Mohammed Zubya and Muaid Ellafi were all the Mediterranean Knights needed to pummel the east African nation.

However, Leroy Coralie got a goal for the visitors in the 90th minute to leave the Tripoli Stadium with little to cheer about.

With this win, Javier Clementesmen lead Group E with three points and superior goals difference as they await the result of the Nigeria versus South Africa tie in Uyo.

Libya have failed to qualify for the last three editions of Afcon with their last participation at Equatorial Guinea and Gabon 2012.

They would hope to build on this momentum when they travel to South Africa on March 27, 2018, while Seychelles welcome Nigeria toStade Linit.

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The Seychelles Tourism Board office in Frankfurt along with Air Seychelles and other trade partners have been redoubling efforts to create awareness of the destination across target market in the region in line with recent developments, particularly new nonstop travel options to Seychelles.

Air Seychelles already launched nonstop, twice-weekly flights from Dsseldorf, Germany in March 2017, while Austrian Airlines will be starting once-weekly flight from Vienna to Seychelles as of October this year.Following a series of trade fairs and exhibitions in Austrias capital, Vienna, in the German cities of Stuttgart, Munich, Berlin and in St. Gallen, Switzerland during the first three months of the year, the second quarter of 2017 is focusing on roadshows and workshops aiming to inform travel agents of the new flight options.

Following a series of trade fairs and exhibitions in Austrias capital, Vienna, in the German cities of Stuttgart, Munich, Berlin and in St. Gallen, Switzerland during the first three months of the year, the second quarter of 2017 is focusing on roadshows and workshops aiming to inform travel agents of the new flight options.

Edith Hunzinger, Manager of the Seychelles Tourism Board office in Frankfurt, together with Victor von Schweinitz from Air Seychelles were joined by representatives from several Seychelles hotels including Constance Hotels, Le Duc de Praslin, Eden Bleu Hotel, Hilton Hotels, La Digue Island Lodge, Raffles Hotel and Valmer Resort as well as Destination Management Company, 7South on a three-stop tour of the Western German cities of Dsseldorf, Frankfurt and Stuttgart in April.

Venue in Frankfurt is tastefully and stylishly decorated (left) to welcome the travel agents, who listen attentively to the presentation.

Dsseldorf was of particular interest with the recent introduction of Air Seychelles twice weekly service linking the capital of North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germanys most populous state to Seychelles.

The workshops were supported by two German tour operators, Explorer Fernreisen in Dsseldorf and FTI in Frankfurt and Stuttgart. Over 200 travel agents in total responded to invitations to attend the events across the three cities.

Through a combination of casual talks, dinner, and short presentations by trade partners, the travel agents received first-hand information and were able to ask questions. Air Seychelles and other partners also offered air tickets, accommodation and additional services to two prize winners in each city who will be joining a familiarization trip to Seychelles later this year.

In addition to the national airline, the Seychelles Tourism Board office in Frankfurt is also collaborating with other carriers that are already or will soon be bringing visitors from the German-speaking market to Seychelles. This includes Qatar Airways, Condor, Emirates Airline, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Austrian Airlines.

A radio promotion with Condor, which is currently providing nonstop service from Frankfurt and a workshop with Austrian Airlines from June 18-24 in preparation for the launching of its nonstop service to Seychelles feature on the program of upcoming events. As part of its marketing efforts, STB Frankfurt will also join a workshop being organized by Swiss tour operator Dpart Voyages in the last week of June.

Visitor arrivals from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria stood at 28,354 as of June 4, 2017, according to the Seychelles National Bureau of Statistics representing a 24 percent increase over last years figures for the same period. Germany, which boasts a 28 percent increase in visitor arrivals so far, has sent 19,949 visitors to Seychelles, and is currently the second top market after France, which has sent 20,088 or 139 more visitors to the islands.

Manager of the Seychelles Tourism Board office in Frankfurt Edith Hunzinger is convinced that the ongoing increase in travel options, combined with the booming economy in this market and eagerness of German, Swiss, and Austrian visitors to spend large amounts of their incomes on vacations in far-away places promises an even better performance from these source markets in the coming weeks.

Our steady presence in the media, our strong showing at important travel shows, and our hard training of and close cooperation with travel agents are, of course, helping to steer the market in the right direction. We have to educate the trade continuously, so they can provide knowledgeable advice to their clients. In the immediate wake of our workshops, we have already registered significant boosts in contacts and requests from these areas at our office. However, training of travel agents is a long-term investment, and we are expecting to reap the benefits of what we are doing at present for many years to come, said Hunzinger.

PHOTO (Pictured from left to right): Rui Oliveira (Eden Bleu Hotel), Hubert Hoareau (7 Degrees South), Victor von Schweinitz (Air Seychelles), Katrin Pauli (Constance Hotels), Roya Fadai (STB Frankfurt), Sylvia Fletcher (Raffles Hotel), Edith Hunzinger (STB Frankfurt), Paul Helmo (FTI), Carolin Diesel (Hilton Hotels), and Derek Savy (Le Duc de Praslin, Valmer Resort, La Digue Island Lodge)

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A new publication The Absolute Seychelles magazine aimed at enhancing visitors knowledge of the ins and outs of the destination was launched this week.

Featuring a wide selection of photos, editorial pieces and adverts, the magazine depicts the islands history, must-see attractions, as well as the best of accommodations, restaurants, beaches and other products.

The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr. Maurice Loustau- Lalanne and Chief Executive of the Seychelles Tourism Board, Mrs. Sherin Francis were among guests present at the launch on Wednesday. The event at the Traders Vic restaurant of the H Resort Beau Vallon Beach was also attended by local tourism trade partners, especially those featured in the magazine.

Absolute Seychelles has been produced by a UK-based company, Make a Difference Media Ltd., in collaboration with the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), which provided logistical and editorial support.

Mrs. Francis expressed satisfaction with the quality of the product and described the magazine as a perfect coffee table book that should be well-received, especially in the UK where it will be mostly distributed.

Absolute Seychelles is another marketing tool that will help to provide more information about the destination giving us added visibility in the process, said Mrs. Francis.

For his part, Minister Loustau-Lalanne said the magazine depicts Seychelles in the luxury destination category, adding that it also brings out a new definition to luxury, which is isolation. He also seized the occasion to present a new challenge to the publishers aimed at promoting the Seychelles Creole food.

I would love to be able to do a project with your approval about Seychellois food in the not too distant future, said Minister Loustau-Lalanne.

Absolute is a magazine brand based in Brighton, UK that has been going for 12 years. Simon Darcy Abbott and business partner David Camici bought the magazine which comes out every six weeks, about 2 and a half years ago revamping it completely, apart from the name.

Mr. Abbott said the idea for the Seychelles issue emerged about two years ago after discussions with the then Tourism Minister Alain St Ange, who believed that such a publication could help entice visitors to go out of their hotels to experience the culture and the people.

Its been hard work but its been worth it now to see the finished result and see how people are responding to it, said Mr. Abbott.

The first edition of Absolute Seychelles which contains 150 pages has been printed in 10, 000 copies and will be made available in a selected group of hotels and at the airport. The Seychelles Tourism Board will be using the magazine as a marketing tool at its various promotional events around the world.

Mr. Abbott said the bulk of the publication would be distributed in the UK, mostly to high net worth individuals interested in travelling.

Absolute Seychelles also has an electronic version and both the physical and electronic copies are distributed for free, as Abbott said the magazine makes money through advertising.

Rate card for full page A4 is 1590, which weve tried to set at a fair price point so its affordable to all. With that though you would have possible editorial support in the magazine, social media support and website support throughout the year, to send us offers, news events, anything you like email it to us we put online for you, said Mr. Abbott.

Copywriter and Senior Tourism Consultant Mr. Glynn Burridge who works for the Seychelles Tourism Board and worked as a guest editor for the new magazine encouraged businesses present at the launch to get onboard the next edition.

Absolute Seychelles is expected to be a yearly publication. A second edition of around 250 pages is already planned for end of February 2018.

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Ever thought of visiting the idyllic paradise that is the Seychelles? Here are 7 reasons to put it at the top of your bucket list.

There's a little oasis half a world away you need to know about.

Yes, we're lucky in New Zealand: we have dozens of tropical islands only a few hours' flight away.

But the Seychelles, deep in the Indian Ocean, is in a different league. Parts of it are so untouched, scientists say it gives a glimpse into how the world looked in prehistoric times.

So, here are sevenreasons it should be on your bucket list.

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There's a little oasis half a world away you need to know about.

1. Beaches

The Seychelles has 115 islands, with a secluded beach around every turn. It's also home to two beaches that are consistently named the best in the world.

Could it get any better? Yes: on many beaches you can see turtles in the shallows, or even nesting on the shore.

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It's worth travelling half way around the world just for the beaches in Seychelles.

2. Underwater

The Seychelles is home to more than 1000 types of fish, and you will soon be swarmed getting into the water.

The islands have something for everyone, from shallow lagoons, to reefs and magnificent diving spots. Eagle rays and small sharks are often spotted too.

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It's worth travelling half way around the world just for the beaches in Seychelles.

3. Giant tortoise

There are more giant tortoise than people in the Seychelles. One hundred thousand live on the remote Aldabra atoll in the south of the country the largest single population in the world.

The tortoise are very friendly and inquisitive, and will often walk up to tourists expecting you to pick off a branch of leaves and feed them.

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A giant tortoise will be your best friend for a small price: feed it a branch of leaves.

4. Luxury resorts

The Seychelles has long been a playground of the rich and famous, and has an incredible array of luxury accommodation to match.

The H Resort is right in the centre of Beau Vallon - one of the country's best beaches and takes 5 star to a whole new level. The hotel's ultra-luxury beach villas come complete with a private plunge pool, just a few steps from the sand.

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The H-Resort opened less than 2 years ago and is already one of the country's most popular five star destinations.

5. The jungle

Really, the jungle? On tiny islands?

The main islands of the Seychelles are actually granite rock that date back more than 200 million years to the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.

Scientists believe the lush untouched jungle found on those islands give a glimpse into what ancient life would have looked like.

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The Vallee de Mai jungle is a glimpse into how the world looked hundreds of millions of years ago.

6. Zip lining

What better way to enjoy the prehistoric jungle than fly through it.

SMAC Adventures has set up the fist zip line in the country, and it's a must do! The 8 line adrenaline inducing course weaves through the canopy, before popping out near a beautiful swimming beach.

Just as entertaining is watching the guides show off their tricks, flipping and somersaulting their way down the course.

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A zip lining guide shows off his tricks on the course.

7. Drive an island

The second largest island in the Seychelles is Praslin; home to incredible beaches and a UNESCO World Heritage protected jungle. One of the highlights of our trip was getting behind the wheel of a Mini Moke beach buggy to explore the beaches and jungle.

What's that? It's part convertible, part military-style jeep, and feels like a lego car- and it was seriously fun to drive.

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The Mini Moke from Bliss Car Hire in Praslin.

Last year Brook Sabin (@brooksabin) and his partner Radha Engling (@globaladmirer) quit their jobs and sold everything to travel. They started a blog onflightmode.com and now call themselves fulltime travellers, making a living selling travel photos and video all around the world. Each week Kiwis in Flight will take you on their adventures.

The writer was a guest of The H Resort, SMAC Adventures and Bliss Car Hire.

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