“…So she ran away in her sleep, and dreamed of para-para-paradise…. ♪ ♫ ♩”
– Paradise by Coldplay
Do you dream of paradise too? – Of clear blue skies over pristine beaches and endless, and endless amounts of uninterrupted leisure? Well then run away into a paradise land situated on the east of Southeast Africa in the Indian Ocean, a paradise called Seychelles…
If you’re planning a getaway into this heaven-on-earth-kind-of-place, it is essential to find an abode that blends perfectly with the cool vibe of the island, and AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa, a revered name among Seychelles resorts, is a most wonderful option as this resort is tucked away in the picturesque bay of Anse Barbarons which, backed by Mount Barbarons and surrounded by coconut palms and Takamaka trees; is a great spot for snorkelling. Just 25 minutes away from the resort is one of Seychelles’s most beautiful beaches, Anse Intendance, an ideal surfing spot thanks to the frequent big swells and wild waves.
If you have a curiosity to meet the most popular of Seychelles’ natural residents then you better head over to Curieuse Island! The island holds Cureiuse Marine National Park which is home to a breeding program for the gentle giants – the Giant Tortoise! See the park’s other biodiversity attractions such as endemic birds, mangrove swamp, nesting sea turtles and go nuts when you see the size of the legendary coco de mer – the world’s biggest nut!
The Vallée de Mai National Park and the Aldabra Atoll, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are some of the other options if you want to explore the nation’s wildlife more. The Vallée de Mai National Park is a lush prehistoric forest while Aldabra Atoll is the world’s largest raised coral atoll with 200,000 giant land tortoises, thousands of birds and tiger sharks and manta rays prowling on its shallows.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
