The archipelago made its first appearance in history in 1503, when Vasco da Gama spotted the peaks of some islands on his voyage to India. Soon after, the islands began harboring lost ships and became a popular haven for pirates. However, the country only officially came into existence at the end of August 1770, when the first 28 settlers arrived on the ship 'Telemaque' on Ste Island. Anne. The country's official history began just 250 years ago, with the French establishing the first settlement on the tiny island of Ste. Anne.

Anyone who thinks that Seychelles is intended for just one audience is wrong. Despite being a beach destination, there are options for different audiences.

BEACH & GLAMOR – Couples who prefer a sophisticated trip, resting on beautiful beaches with crystal clear water, without any worries or schedules, can choose an exclusive island to stay. Each island has a unique hotel that offers maximum privacy, comfort, and breathtaking landscapes.

ADVENTURE – Couples who do not like to stay still and are looking for a more active and adventurous itinerary, can stay on the main islands of the Seychelles – Mahé, Praslin and La Digue – and take several trails, either to a beach or to a viewpoint with views spectacular in the archipelago. Diving and snorkeling tours are also great options to include in the itinerary and learn more about marine life, or even boat trips that pass through several islands in the country.

WELFARE – If the idea is to take care of the body and mind, the ideal is to stay in a hotel with spa services and have massages for two and other relaxing treatments to disconnect from the outside world. There are other interesting activities, such as meditation classes in idyllic settings, yoga and qi gong sessions, helicopter tours, picnics with private chefs and moonlit dinners.

The archipelago is not considered a paradise for nothing. The weather is nice and warm all year round. Temperatures range from 24 to 32 degrees and the difference is the wind. Between December and March, a little warmer and, between May and September, cooler. In the other months of the year, the wind does not interfere significantly.

To get to Seychelles, flights are a little long and, in some cases, you need to stay overnight at a connecting destination. This is very important to take into account when planning travel days. What I always say to the bride and groom is: take a day or two to rest - whether from the wedding for those who are going to have a honeymoon there, or for those who chose the destination for a wedding elopement. For the first few days, enjoy the hotel of your choice, get a good massage, sleep… Then set aside another four or five days to get to know the main islands, the local culture, take the most famous tours and discover some of the nature of Seychelles, which is beautiful!

The main island of Mahé is home to the international airport and the capital, Victoria. Unfortunately, it is still not possible to arrive by direct flight from Brazil. To land in Seychelles, there are stops and connections in Dubai or Johannesburg, destinations with excellent infrastructure for boarding, disembarkation and even overnight. At this time of reopening, the main international airlines are strengthening their flight operations to Seychelles, leaving Brazil. While Turkish Airlines has one of the best connections to the archipelago, via Istanbul, on three weekly flights departing from São Paulo, Emirates has five flights a week, via Dubai, departing from São Paulo.

To get around the islands, there are three options: flights in twin-engine planes, which last around 20 minutes, depending on origin and destination; helicopter, depending on the hotel; or boat, which, despite the longer routes, is an option to fill your eyes.

An important information: there is no need for a visa to enter the country, just a passport valid for six months. The only mandatory document is the International Yellow Fever Vaccine Certificate. So stay tuned, because there is a minimum of days that the traveler needs to have between vaccination and boarding.

There are three official languages ​​spoken by Seychellois: English, French and Creole, which is a mixture of French and English with the African dialect. However, many Seychellois also speak fluent Italian or German. And as the destination is focused on tourism, don't worry, communication is not an issue. They are dedicated to doing everything for their guests.

Seychelles has a warm climate all year round, with an average temperature between 24ºC and 32ºC. So no matter the time of travel, the temperature will always be excellent to enjoy your vacation.