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.

If you love then look no further than Revolution Ave at the Kaz Zanana ‘the pineapple house’-a wooden gallery stocking beautiful pieces of art including silk painting, watercolor images and collages that depict everyday life. Fiennes Esplanade is an avenue jam-packed with dyed-pink coral, shells and shark jaws and provides the perfect environment to shop for the down-to-earth visitor. In order to support local craftsmen, Camion Hall on Albert St has been established by the government. It is the only place you can find boutiques. Many items here are more expensive.

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.

Boathouse in Beau Vallon specializes in substantial Creole buffet-two courses and all drinks plus the Italian Al Mare. Beau Vallon is a better choice for eating and is a ten minute journey away by bus.

Beau Vallon is the venue for the National Fishing Competition held every year in April in Regatta, offering the best in cultural events. Other cultural events include swimming/tug of war and yacht racing-all held in August-September. The Creole Festival takes place in October whereas environmental concerns given priority in November during the celebration of the Seychelles’ underwater World, Subois.

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 again shows up as a choice that offers ample drinking in the evening. The service is friendly, being the main place to meet in town, but is filled with several slot machines that can easily provide diversion.

Though only a few hotels serve beyond midnight, live shows are common in most of the larger hotels ranging from bands to cultural festivals. Guests will from time to time be given a chance to participate in such shows towards the end of the performance.

Gaming houses stand out perhaps as the most thrilling entertainment in Seychelles. From custom slot machines to a trio casino establishment, the houses are admirable by all means.

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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