115 Islands.
One of them is yours.
Mahé is the largest island and the point of entry for most visitors. It offers the archipelago's most considered infrastructure: the National Botanical Gardens, Beau Vallon Bay, and a selection of hillside residences that provide elevation and distance from the coast's activity. For those who want proximity to the airport and access to the full range of services, Mahé serves as a capable base.
Praslin is the second island, and for many, the more compelling choice. The Vallée de Mai sits at its centre, a primeval palm forest and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Anse Lazio provides one of the most privately situated beaches in the archipelago. The pace slows considerably here. There are no crowds to speak of and very little reason to rush.
La Digue moves slower still. There are almost no motor vehicles. Transport is by bicycle or ox cart. The beach at Anse Source d'Argent, framed by granite boulders worn smooth by centuries of tide, is the visual image most associated with the Seychelles. La Digue is for those who are serious about stillness.
Private Islands sit in a category of their own. Denis, Fregate Island, North Island, and Four Seasons Desroches each operate as self-contained environments with no day visitors and no outside interference.
