SEYCHELLES

Seychelles, 115 tropical islands lying just south of the Equator in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. A mix of volcanic islands and coral atolls, they are a tropical paradise where half the land area and many marine zones have been designated national parks and natural reserves. Giant tortoises, the famous Coco de Mer palm seed, a profusion of birdlife and shoals of brightly coloured fish flitting through the coral reefs all make the Seychelles both a fascinating place to visit and ideal place to relax.