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Seychelles Lynnath Beckley

Seychelles By Lynnath Beckley

Seychelles by Lynnath Beckley


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Summary

Seychelles Travel Guide - expert travel information featuring Mahe hotels and restaurants, Victoria, day trips, beaches, markets, wildlife and birdwatching. Also including when to visit, Creole cuisine, biodiversity, nature reserves, Praslin, La Digue, Inner Islands, Outer Coralline Islands, Aldabra Group, snorkelling, diving, sailing and hiking.

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Seychelles by Lynnath Beckley

This new sixth edition of Bradt's Seychelles has been fully updated and remains the most comprehensive English-language guide to the country, with information on the biodiversity of the islands and updates on the conservation efforts (over 40% of the Seychelles' land is under environmental protection), presented in an easy-to-read format. New for this edition are expanded details of the many accommodation options, from many hotels that have recently been refurbished to higher standards and Felicites luxurious resort, to the growing number of B&Bs and small guest houses that offer a more authentic Seychellois experience. New places covered include the Outer Islands of Alphonse, Astove and Cosmoledo, while new practical information covers all the latest updates on getting around and details the significant increase in Marine Protected Areas. With plants and animals historically linked to Africa, Madagascar and Asia, and marine life native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, the Seychelles is a haven for those interested in natural history. The authors provide fascinating coverage of the islands' fauna and flora, from mangroves and turtles to birds and nature reserves. Updated throughout, the guide reveals the islands many secrets, from coco de mer palm forests and bird sanctuaries to local markets and Creole cuisine. This new edition not only provides up-to-date details of where to stay, eat and relax, but also where the to find the world's tiniest tree frog and how to visit Bird Island to see the world's largest tortoise. Beaches, snorkelling and diving among the coral reefs, wildlife, sailing, festivals, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vallee de Mai and hiking in the mountains. all are covered in Bradt's Seychelles, making it an ideal companion for a dream holiday.

Seychelles Reviews

Recommended reading. Wanderlust magazine

About Lynnath Beckley

Lyn Mair is a naturalist and travel guide who specializes in the islands of the western Indian Ocean, West Africa and Antarctica. Passionate about birdwatching, she regularly leads tours to exotic places and lectures on board ships plying the tropical waters off Africa and Polar regions. She was one of the first volunteers to undertake environmental monitoring on Aldabra and has also spent many months travelling around the islands. Since her first visit in1995 she has set foot on many of the most remote islands in the Seychelles. Lynnath Beckley is a professor of marine science at Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia and specialises in the Indian Ocean. She has undertaken scientific research, travelled and sailed extensively in the western Indian Ocean and has been writing for magazines, journals and books for many years.

Table of Contents

Preface PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography , Climate, History, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 2 Biodiversity Plants, Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Coral reefs, Marine invertebrates, Fishes Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Seychelles tourist offices, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Sports and recreation, Buying property, Travelling positively PART TWO THE ISLANDS Chapter 4 Mahe Getting there and away, Getting around, Interisland travel, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Victoria, Discovering Victoria, Discovering Mahe, Independent tours for cruise-ship passengers, Walks on Mahe, Excursions to satellite islands Chapter 5 Praslin Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Other practicalities, Discovering Praslin, Walks on Praslin, Excursions to satellite islands Chapter 6 La Digue Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Other practicalities, Discovering La Digue, Excursions from La Digue Chapter 7 Other Inner Islands Silhouette, North Island, Mamelles, Fregate, Aride, Cousin, Cousine, Curieuse, Ile St Pierre, Felicite, Les Soeurs, Ile Cocos and Marianne, Denis, Bird Chapter 8 Outer Coralline Islands The Amirantes, The Alphonse group, The_Farquhar group, Plat, Coetivy Chapter 9 The Aldabra Group Assumption, Astove, Cosmoledo, Aldabra Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index

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GOR012408231
9781784775780
1784775789
Seychelles by Lynnath Beckley
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bradt Travel Guides
20210426
224
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