Exotic destinations: Flights and activities

• Published date: 05 April 2024
• Author: YANIR BRETT
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

What is there to do in the Seychelles

The islands offer a unique tourist experience, in the world landscape. They are not commercialized in an eye-popping way and are less suitable for shopping enthusiasts of all kinds.There are relatively few residents, but also lots and lots of nature. The archipelago includes over 100 different islands. Only a small part of them is inhabited. To a large extent, the highlight is the attractions of nature. Unlike other exotic sites, the wildlife in Seychelles is peaceful and friendly.

In the water, you can swim, dive or sail and see many dolphins. Due to the isolation of the islands, there are no populations of snakes nor dangerous insects. There are many birds, in some of the islands they are found in large numbers and their amazing song is a perfect concert, not only for the birders or the nature photographers who come.

The locals are very protective of the local sea turtle population and for the tourists it's a celebration. There are almost no other places where you can see the big turtles swimming for them, crossing the water gracefully and peacefully. In general, the islands are a paradise for romantic vacations and also for family vacations in a different style.

This is the right place for water sports (non-motorized), diving, a leisurely stroll or strolling along the most beautiful beaches and a view of legendary palm and coconut trees. Most of the residents, by the way, are on the central island, in the capital Victoria or Mahe (which sometimes looks like a nice town and not like the biggest city in the country). The biggest attraction is, as mentioned, nature. And in particular the wonderful coral islands.

What is there to do in Mauritius?

The Republic of Mauritius, an African island nation in the depths of the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, is indeed a paradise-like destination with its own world of wonders - golden sand beaches, decorated with palm trees and bordered by turquoise waters, mountains, forests, lakes, streams and waterfalls throughout the island, which is blessed with diverse tropical vegetation (a piece unique to Mauritius) and an abundant wildlife, including rare and unique tropical birds and populations of terrestrial giant deer. A round and perfect coral reef that surrounds the island creates a spectacular...