Honeymoon on 3 Magical Islands

From 25 June to 10 July, my wife and I spent our honeymoon on three islands in the Seychelles: Praslin, La Digue and Mahé.
Our flight from Paris to Mahé was operated by Air Joon, a new airline in the Air France group that has made multimedia entertainment its strong point. In fact, in front of every seat we found a large touchscreen where, using headphones, we could choose from films, documentaries, musical events, video games, songs and even philosophical meditations.
When we arrived at Mahé airport, we were met by a Creole Service Travel representative, who directed us to our transfer to the port. Throughout the holiday, the local tour operator’s staff assisted and guided us with the utmost efficiency and the friendliness that distinguishes the local people, with the sole exception of their representative at the port on La Digue.

Praslin was the first island we visited, and we hired a car to explore it. There are so many enchanting beaches to discover here, with characteristic granite boulders set against fine white sand and crystal-clear water. The bays, known locally as anses, that impressed us most were: Anse Volbert (Cote d'Or), from where you can swim to an idyllic uninhabited islet; Anse Lazio, with its enchanting scenery and wide variety of reef fish for snorkelling enthusiasts; and finally Anse Georgette, which can be reached by crossing a magnificent golf course within a resort.

The second island we visited was La Digue, which remains closest to our hearts because of its special, intimate atmosphere. Everyone gets around by bicycle, and in the evenings there is no street lighting along the narrow roads. The guest house where we stayed, La Diguoise, was set in a beautiful, colourful tropical garden, where we could frequently hear the calls of numerous species of birds and other animals.
Friendly gecko La Digue is very small, and you can explore the whole island in one or two days. Naturally, it has far fewer beaches than Praslin. The one that impressed us most was Anse Source d'Argent, framed by green trees and characteristic granite boulders, as well as the ever-present white sand and brilliant blue water. This is also a true paradise for snorkelling enthusiasts: you can spot turtles, giant fish and many other species that are difficult to see in ordinary coral reef areas.
Starfish at Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue ... and a tortoise!
To reach this beach, which consists of three adjoining little beaches, you have to cross L'Union Estate , a traditional old plantation where vanilla and other plants were grown. It also has an enclosure housing centuries-old giant tortoises, next to a pen for the hatchlings.

The final island where we stayed was Mahé, home to the archipelago’s capital, a proper little town whose historic centre we visited, with its distinctive market, colourful Hindu temple and unusual colonial buildings. We did not explore the island’s beaches, as after ten days of ‘excursions’ by car and bicycle on the previous islands, we preferred to relax in the hotel spa and by the pool.
In conclusion, we could not have been more delighted with our honeymoon in the Seychelles. We will always remember the beauty of the beaches and the sea, the majestic trees and vegetation, the calls of the many bird species and the friendliness of the local people.