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THE SEYCHELLES

Off the coast of Kenya, this tropical paradise is blessed with an abundance of unique natural treasures. For beach lovers and romantics the Seychelles are unsurpassed for their powdery white sand beaches contrasting against the multi-hued turquoise sea and dramatic granite outcroppings, as well as their stunning resorts. For nature and birding enthusiasts the Seychelles are home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Aldabra Atoll and the Valle de Mai. Here you will find the mythical Coco de Mer Palm and there are many indigenous bird species as well as thousands of migratory and water birds. Many of the islands offer excellent, well-marked hiking trails that range from easy to very difficult. For scuba divers; there is coral reef diving off the granite islands; exciting wall diving in the atolls of Alphonse and the des Roches; and the ultimate Aldabra Atoll, accessed by the Indian Ocean Explorer. MORE...

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THE MALDIVES

The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was discovered as a diving destination. The highest level of visibility that one could expect- sometimes exceeding 50 metres - and warm temperatures throughout the year makes diving in the Maldives a delight you would want to experience over and over again. The Maldives has some of the best dive sites in the world and many visit the Maldives repeatedly for the sole purpose of diving. MORE...

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