You will never lack something to do in Seychelles, a country where life is shaped by tourism. Options are many, from food, drinks, walks, cinemas and dance-halls, all ever set to offer the best value out of your time and money.
Victoria, the island’s capital, presents a real picture of Seychelles lifestyle with the city portraying a rich culture influenced by French and British colonies and traces of Chinese, Indian and African. The morning in the city is kept alive by Victoria market and the diversity of inhabitants from all corners of the world. Clothes, jewellery and mementos can be found in boutiques. Though there are a few locally crafted items, most of the souvenirs are plastic tat made in China with a Seychelles sticker attached. The coconut derived products, hand-dyed pareos and silk paintings stand out as some of the best.
For the visitors passionate about art, Revolution Ave at the Kaz Zanana ‘the pineapple house’-a wooden gallery offers wonderful pieces of art such as silk painting, watercolor images and collages that depict everyday life. Fiennes Esplanade located slightly in the outskirts and is appropriate for the visitors who may not be into flashy lifestyles. However many items here are expensive and it is the only place where some boutiques can be found. Camion Hall on Albert St was set up by the government to promote local craftsmen.
Victoria restaurants may not be suitable for tourists seeking class and elegance when it comes to eating. Such class can only be found in major hotels, located in the beaches where premium Cuisines are not rare. In tests, nothing matches a marinated red snapper or grilled jackfish. Seychelles cuisine is dominated by fish and rice. In the center of the capital, like everything else, meals are expensive with Pirates Arms on Independence Ave being the most popular place, boasting of huge, busy rooms equipped with screens mostly dedicated to satellite music channels. They have fantastic sandwiches at about 6.Rendezvous, a wooden jungle restaurant overlooks the Clock Tower, has an extensive menu with main courses from around 12 with excellent cocktails that normally come in big plastic cacti are. The open air side of the restaurant gives a good view of life in Victoria.
Another better bet for eating is Beau Vallon, a ten minute journey by bus from the city. Boathouse, specializes in Creole buffet which costs from 17 for two courses, drinks, and the Italian Al Mare.
The National Fishing Competition takes place in Beau Vallon Regatta every year in April and offers a climax for cultural events while Swimming/tug of war contests on the beach and yacht racing are performed in August-September plus the Regatta in La Digue. Creole Festival happens in October’s presenting a vibrant atmosphere. Environment is focused on in November during the Subois. This is also a celebration of the Seychelles’ underwater World.
Most tourists go to this island specifically for their honeymoons and most of them will rarely get to the many bars, casinos or discos that are always lively. Mainstream hotels do a good job of making sure their guests are kept entertained.
Pirates Arms presents an ample drinking point and also serves as a main place to meet in town, the service being friendly with several slot machines.
Live shows are common in many of the larger hotels whether it’s a straightforward band playing covers or some form of Creole cultural fest, with guests joining in most of them-but mostly towards the end of the shows. Few Hotel bars serve beyond midnight.
Gaming houses varying from fairly routine collections of slot machines, to three full-fledged casinos are form a glamorous entertainment that stands out as best in offer Sychelles.
There are no competing cinemas in the city as the Deepam, in Albert Street, Victoria is the only Cinema in the City,a wonder!. Movies run the scope from Hollywood blockbusters to Bollywood favorites, French and Chinese titles, in an attempt to have the eager and wide audience entertained. Hotel DVD libraries are also a good option to consider.
A vacation or a honeymoon in Seychelles will satisfy the best of mind’s eye. You are assured of romantic dinners, excellent hotel treatment and unending stream of activities and attractive events to keep you refreshed.
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