An island archipelago beyond compare, Seychelles sells you the dream and delivers, writes Marchelle Abrahams. IOLTravel
As I'm typing this, I can hear the waves crashing in the background. The sea breeze gently swaying against my balcony curtain is a reminder that I'm nowhere close to home. In fact I'm about 4 400km away from South Africa.
While researching the Seychelles, I came across the quote "We are Seychellois. Paradise is born in us." And it doesn't really have an impact until you've been there. Yes, Seychelles is touted as the ultimate island paradise; and yes, it's been described as heaven on Earth. But there are many other places that could own the same mantle. The thing is with Seychelles, every single word of it is true. It's not just a marketing gimmick.
If you're looking to include a dose of history and culture into your trip, you should visit La Plaine St Andre. Home to Takamaka rum distillery, the plantation is a stark reminder of the island's colonial history. And even though the beauty of it is indescribable and would make a lit Instagram post, the irony is that it was built off blood, sweat and tears as slaves toiled away while their colonial masters lived in excess and opulence.
The best part about La Digue is that it's very family-centric. While going around the island on our buggy, many of the tourists were families staying over for a day or two. I found it be less touristy than Mahé and Praslin, and also more Seychellois in a cultural sense. Because the island is a protected reserve, it's virtually untouched by outside influences which makes it a bit more authentic.
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