Expedition Seychelles: Paradise-Like Winter Magic

Mauritius’ largest city, Port Louis is a vibrant and exciting place whose culture is a mix of African, Chinese and Indian influences. There are activities and sights to keep you busy and explore the different aspects of the city.

A hidden gem in a faraway archipelago, Aldabra Atoll is one of the last virtually untouched sanctuaries on earth.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aldabra Atoll is formed by 4 large coral reef islands and 40 smaller islands and rocks. It is one of the world’s most wild and remote regions with the larger reefs surrounding a shallow lagoon teeming with black-tipped sharks, sea turtles and manta rays in the centre of the atoll. Aldabra Atoll truly is a spectacular wonder that is rich in wildlife with Aldabra giant tortoises outnumbering the human population in Seychelles.

Alphonse Island is an authentic, unspoiled island experience in the Seychelles.

Beautiful white-sand beaches lined with palm trees mark a break between the crystal-clear waters and dense natural forest, of which both are thriving with wildlife. Bijoutier Island is a very small island that sits within the St. François Atoll.

The uninhabited land takes its name from the French word, bijoutier, meaning "jeweller" and it is indeed a land of jewels. In 2007 the Island Conservation Society established a conservation centre on Alphonse to manage conservation on both Bijoutier and Alphonse.

Victoria is the capital of Mahé, the largest of the archipelago. there are a magnificent 70 white sandy beaches in Mahé, each more stunning than the last. The rich underwater life that lives within the crystal-clear waters and coral make for a perfect snorkelling exploration. The island is also famous for its splendid mountain panoramas accessible on hikes, such as the Morne Seychellois, which is 905 metres high and overlooks the Indian Ocean.