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dancing and discos. And forget the ties and formal wear …
tropical cottons will serve you nicely.
Sun worshippers will revel in the year-round even temperature
that ranges between 75 and 90 degrees, and the knowledge that
you can enjoy the shade of the Takamaka tree on most beaches.
When it comes to gastronomic pleasures, the Seychelles offer a
wealth of choices, including French, English, Italian, Chinese,
Japanese and Indian cuisine. In addition, no visitor should leave
without at least sampling some mouthwatering Creole dishes.
I must caution those who choose to drive on one of the
two islands with paved roads. Two lanes of surface have been
provided; however, there are no guardrails, and worse yet, there
are no shoulders! Crossing a valley between two hills, you might
find a shear drop-off of 20 to 30 feet at the edge of the road.
Driving in the Seychelles will make a believer out of you.
More and more we find ourselves blending into a culture that
is automated, fast-paced and electronically inclined. However, the
Seychelles have managed to remain just as they were – unhurried,
Coco de mer coconut The Garden of Eden unspoiled and completely unique.
Don Kiselewski writes from his personal experiences, having
resemblance to a woman’s pelvis. Perhaps even stranger is the Tourism became the islands’ prime economy in the traveled in 122 countries and cruised the oceans, seas and rivers
Bois Meduse. It is so unique that a new family of plants had 1970s, with the new airport overtaking agriculture. of the world. Palm Beach Gardens Travel Leaders, his family
to be created to contain it when it was discovered in 1970. However, in the 1980s tourism dwindled to only 20 percent owned and operated agency, is located at Mirasol Town Square,
Bird watchers find the Seychelles a true paradise. The of the Seychelles domestic economic activity. The air routes 11360 North Jog Road, Building A, Suite 102-6, Palm Beach
Seychelles’ zeal for preservation is evidenced in the rare became fewer and the fares increased, hampering the growth Gardens. The agency has been serving the travel needs of the
species found there today. For example, there are 30 pairs of tourism. Fishing has become a prime source of income, South Florida area for over a quarter of a century. Contact him
of incredibly rare paradise fly catchers on the island of La with a modern fleet and the declaration of a 200-mile at (561) 694-9696 or Aussie@PBGTravel.com.
Digue; the magpie robin, frigate and black parrot on Praslin; exclusion zone. Photos by Don Kiselewski
and the aptly named Bird Island plays host to over a million The geographical position of the Seychelles has led to
nesting sooty terns a year. The world’s largest colonies of lesser another key source of income. Their isolated location in
noddies and roseate terns are housed on Aride Island, while the Indian Ocean has become the tracking spot for all of For rent/Sale
the endangered brush warbler finds a true preserve on Cousin the spacecraft that circle the globe. When you hear NASA
Island. Other unique species to be seen include the Seychelles’ reports that one of our craft is over the Indian Ocean, it’s
kestrel, scope owl, Seychelles cave swiflet and the distinctive being watched from the Seychelles. NASA not only watches PGa national t-Home
blue fruit pigeon. ours, but also those of other countries, and vice versa,
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