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Praslin's original name of 'Isle de Palme' bears eloquent testament to its reputation as home to the Vallée de Mai UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the famous coco de mer grows wild in abundance. Seychelles' second largest island, Praslin lies 40 kilometres north-east of Mahé - 15 minutes by plane or 45 minutes by catamaran ferry. Divided by a ridge of hills intersected by a road that leads through the Vallée de Mai, Praslin possesses some of Seychelles' most striking beaches such as Anse Lazio, widely acclaimed to be the most beautiful beach on earth.
Featuring the only 18-hole championship golf course in Seychelles and a luxurious casino, Praslin also has a rich assortment of hotels and guesthouses steeped in Creole hospitality.
The island is ideally situated for holidaymakers wishing to island hop to La Digue, Chauve Souris, Curieuse, St. Pierre, Cousine, and the island bird reserves of Cousin and Aride.
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| Paradise Sun |
Large hotel
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| Berjaya Praslin Beach |
Large hotel
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| New Emerald Cove |
Large hotel
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| La Reserve |
Large hotel
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| Hotel Coco De Mer |
Large hotel
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| Indian Ocean Lodge |
Large hotel
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| Hotel Le Duc De Praslin |
Large hotel
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| Acajou Hotel |
Large hotel
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| L'Archipel |
Large hotel
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| Constance Lemuria Resort |
Large hotel
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| Chalets Cote Mer |
Small Hotel
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| Chateau de Feuilles |
Small Hotel
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| Le Relax Beach Resort |
Small Hotel
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| The Britannia |
Small Hotel
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| Villas De Mer |
Small Hotel
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| Islanders Guest House |
Self Catering
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| Villa D'Or |
Self Catering
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| Iles Des Palmes |
Self Catering
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Praslin lies 40 kilometres north-east of Mahé - 15 minutes by plane or 45 minutes by catamaran ferry with beverage and Snacks are available for purchase at the Bar. Night-time flying is only possible to/from Mahe & Praslin Airports.
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Seychelles is constantly hot and humid, with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C), and the average sea temperature is the same, seldom dropping below 81°F (27°C). The heat is usually tempered by sea breezes. The islands lie outside of the hurricane belt, so storms are rare, but tropical rains fall during January and February. It is easy to escape the showers, though, because it can be sunny on one side of an island while it rains on the other.
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| SIGHTSEEING AND HIGHLIGHTS |
- Half Day Vallee-de-Mai Guided Tour this half-day excursion is dedicated exclusively to the renowned Vallee-de-Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Full Day Vallee-de-Mai / Anse Lazio Tour starting with a coach transfer from the hotel, this full-day excursion is dedicated to the renowned World Heritage Site, the Vallee-de-Mai Nature Reserve, and relaxation on one of the world's highest ranking beaches, Anse Lazio.
- Cousin, Curieuse, St-Pierre - Full day. Enjoy a day out the ocean and a boat ride that will introduce you to the marine and avian wonders of a trio of spectacular island sanctuaries
- Full Day Guided La Digue Tour The tour of La Digue resumes by 'camion', an open sided truck with canopy, stopping at Anse Source d'Argent, one of the most spectacular beaches in the world, allowing you ample time to photograph the impressive granite rock formations which are unique to the Seychelles; to swim or simply to soak in the sun.
- Full Day Boat & Bike Independent Tour of La Digue This tour is ideal for the adventurous seeking to explore La Digue island on their own, where tourists are greeted by our island representative for a short briefing on the most popular sites, best routes and lunch venues, before she hands over a guide map and the bicycles for the day's adventure.
- Full Day Sister & Coco Islands These tiny granitic ‘gems’ are located to the north of La Digue and are accessible by a 30-minute motorboat ride from Praslin. Sister Island boasts one of the finest beaches in Seychelles, and is un-inhabited, excepting for the warden and his wife. The reef on the western side is ideal for snorkelling, while the island's prolific coconut plantation lends itself well to exploration
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