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Books : Travel : Africa : Seychelles
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Paradise on earth? Pretty close. Laze all day on a dreamy beach, sip cocktails at sunset and feast on seafood. Or get active and hike into spectacular volcanic landscapes or dive with turtles in coral canyons. Whatever your interests and budget, this book will make your experience even more special.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Diving and hiking chapters for thrills above and below the water
Cultural insights to enrich your experience
Ecofriendly tips to help you travel green
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Palm-fringed silvery sands, turquoise seas, misty mountain peaks and coral reefs coupled with tropical sun, starry skies and delightful people, the Seychelles are an idyllic escape for discerning travellers. A haven for those interested in natural history, the guide gives fascinating coverage of the islands' biodiversity, from mangroves, turtles and birds to nature reserves and conservation projects. Seychelles' many secrets like the coco de mer palm forest, island bird sanctuaries and Creole cuisine are all revealed.
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Africa's Top Wildlife Countries highlights and compares wildlife reserves and other major attractions in the continent’s best countries for game viewing making the planning of the journey of a lifetime easy! African countries, and the wildlife reserves within them, vary greatly as to the types and quality of safari experiences they offer. This is the only guidebook that effectively assists travelers in choosing the best destinations for the kind of wildlife experience they would most enjoy by comparing travel options among all the top wildlife countries.
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New, signed by author with note on location. A great book that has been around the world and back.
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The highly successful "Globetrotter Travel Series", which includes "Travel Guides", "Travel Maps", "Road Atlases", "Best Of Pocket Guides" and "In Your Pocket Language Guides", presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet. The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that the Seychelles has to offer. The fold-out map of the Seychelles is ideal for tourists and visitors.
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Discover Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles
Glide alongside sea turtles through the coral canyons and giant arches of Mauritius' underwater world.
Rocket through forest and sugarcane fields mountain biking the head-spinning slopes of Reunion's Le Maido.
Dine beachside on Praslin's most succulent seafood by the light of flickering candles.
In This Guide:
Two authors, 87 romantic sunsets, 15 days of jungle hiking, one erupting volcano.
Dedicated hiking and diving chapters for those who need a break from beautiful beaches.
Covering everything from guesthouses and self-catering options to the ultimate superslinky hotels.
Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews and traveler tips.
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Palm-fringed silvery sands, turquoise seas, misty mountains and coral reefs coupled with tropical sun and starry skies make the Seychelles an idyllic escape for discerning travelers. The authors provide fascinating coverage of the islands' biodiversity, from mangroves, turtles and birds to nature reserves. They reveal the islands’ many secrets from coco de mer palm forests and bird sanctuaries to local markets and Creole cuisine. This edition updates facts on hotels and on getting around as well as news on the conservation front.
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Travel/history/culture guide to the Seychelles - one of the Odyssey series of travel guides. Written with a special appreciation of Seychellois history & culture. Best beaches, diving and watersports on outer islands. Best mountain walks, food, hotels etc. Heavily revised from the 5th edition.
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Kindle version of our illustrated travel guide will take you to the beautiful Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar.
Many of the beaches are untouched by man's influence and are refreshingly uncrowded. They offer clear blue skies and a tranquility you will rarely find, as well as scenery that is breath-taking.
The Seychelles also has the distinction of having the highest Human Development Index in Africa.
Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.
Updated January 2012.
Works on Kindle and on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows PC, Mac, Windows Phone, etc. using the free Kindle Reader software.
Contents:
Welcome To The Seychelles
Arrivals & Transportation
Weather & Climate
Tourist Regions
Inner Seychelles
- Mahé
- Victoria
- Beau Vallon
- Praslin
- La Digue
- Silhouette Island
Outer Seychelles
Archipelago of Islands
Language
Fun Activities
Seychellois Culture
Local Population
Studying
Working
Currency
Shopping
Dining
Drinking
Accommodation
Safety & Security
Staying Healthy
Environmental Concerns
Flora and fauna
Embassies & Consulates
Local Trips
Island History
Further Reading
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Folded road and travel map. Scale 1:50,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from main roads to paths. Legend includes sights, museums, monuments, churches, chapels, lighthouses, beaches, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, mosques, Hindu temples, shipwrecks, police stations, hospitals, golf courses, bus stations, parking, gas stations, reefs, national parks, nature reserves, waterfalls, viewpoints, turtle protection areas, hotels, markets. Includes inset map of Victoria and all major islands. Indexed. Climate charts show the average daily temperatures, humidity, hours of sunshine and precipitation for each month.
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The traveller guides series are informative and concise, and are aimed at mainstream travelers wanting to discover something a little different on their trip. These indispensable guides offer the perfect blend of culture, history, practical information, mapping, photography and listings.
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The highly successful "Globetrotter Travel Series", which includes "Travel Guides", "Travel Maps", "Road Atlases", "Best Of Pocket Guides" and "In Your Pocket Language Guides", presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet.The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that the Seychelles has to offer. The fold-out map of the Seychelles is ideal for tourists and visitors.
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36 dive sites around the main islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue in the Republic of Seychelles. Dive highlights: Spectacular shark diving at Shark Bank, whale shark visitations, shipwrecks, unusual underwater granite boulder formations.
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Includes descriptions and maps of all the game parks of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. There are also essays on East African food and how to photograph wildlife. The book also includes portraits on the peoples and animals of the region, a look at safaris, a Swahili vocabulary and restaurant reviews.
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Whether long haul, short haul, regional tours or city breaks – Travellers help planning the trip and are full of useful information on walks and tours, eating out, shopping and top travel tips.
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Includes an in-depth guide to diving and snorkelling in the Indian Ocean; practical advice on trekking in Reunion; insider tips on where to sample the region's magnificent cuisine; useful information on local languages; and where to view the islands' distinctive and traditional Creole architecture.