- Let's take a look at the map
- How New Year is celebrated in the Seychelles
- Enjoy nature
- Useful information for travelers
People usually fly to the distant archipelago in East Africa for their honeymoon. The Seychelles have long been on the list of tourist destinations called "honeymoon paradise", although divers and surfers on the white beaches also often flash - the weather, nature and the underwater world allow you to do what you love almost all year round.
But to celebrate the New Year in the Seychelles, there are still not too many tourists. Palm trees as a Christmas tree, no Olivier at all, and hot sand instead of snow may seem too exotic for a winter vacation.
However, in the case of Seychelles, the price tag looks more exotic. The distant islands are very expensive in all respects, from the cost of the flight to the prices of the hotel room and other services.
If the material side of the question does not scare you and the principle "We live once!" - your life credo, the Seychelles are waiting for you, and New Year's Eve spent on the shore of the warm ocean will remain in your memory for a lifetime as the most wonderful adventure.
Let's take a look at the map
Geography textbooks say that you can easily find the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean north of the island of Madagascar. The archipelago is located slightly south of the equator, and therefore there are almost no seasonal temperature fluctuations there:
- For greater importance, the islands distinguish between dry and wet seasons, and it rains during the New Year holidays in the Seychelles. In fact, in such latitudes, daily precipitation is rather common, but rains do not interfere too much with a comfortable rest. They usually fall in the late afternoon in the form of short, heavy showers and bring freshness and coolness to the night.
- The humidity on the islands is always quite high, which, in combination with an air temperature of about + 29 ° C, may not be very comfortable for elderly people.
- The water in the ocean warms up in December-January, as in the rest of the year, up to + 27 ° С.
In the period from November to April, underwater visibility deteriorates somewhat, and therefore the New Year holidays is not the best time for diving in the Seychelles. If you do not yet consider yourself a diving guru and only dream of mastering the most interesting type of active recreation, feel free to take lessons from the local instructors. The underwater landscapes of the Indian Ocean are good at any time of the year, and the beginner diving sites are always safe to dive.
But for surfers, December and January, on the contrary, are more than ideal for a vacation. At this time, there are no too large and dangerous waves, but the western coasts of the islands should be chosen for sports.
Fishermen should also fly to the Seychelles just before the New Year, because the period from October to mid-April is considered the most "/>
Seychelles weather forecast by month
How New Year is celebrated in the Seychelles
The vast majority of Seychelles residents profess Catholicism, and therefore Christmas and New Year in the archipelago are celebrated not only for the sake of foreign tourists.
They start decorating hotels, shopping centers, restaurants and beaches on the archipelago long before the holiday dates, and already in early December, elegant palm trees with colorful garlands of lanterns and tropical flowers delight the eye of a European who is not accustomed to such exoticism.
Santa Claus begins to tour the property and congratulate him on the holiday on the eve of Christmas. He usually looks like a tanned, muscular hunk in brightly colored shorts and a traditional red and white cap.
Each hotel tries to diversify New Year's feasts in its own way. The festive program usually includes performances by local pop celebrities, contests and competitions for guests, dances and other entertainment. The organizers of the festivities also do not forget about the treats, and the menu of the Seychelles New Year's table invariably includes a sea of fruits and cocktails based on fresh juices, grilled seafood, wines and champagne, rice and curry dishes and sweet desserts in French traditions. By the way, it was during the French colonization that spice plantations - vanilla, cloves and cinnamon - were planted on the islands.
Enjoy nature
There are not many architectural or historical sights in the Seychelles, but you can give yourself a New Year's excursion. Treat yourself to communication with nature and animals that exist on the archipelago in natural conditions, not constrained by cages and aviaries.
One of the best scenarios for an educational vacation is a trip to reserves on the Kuzin or Ptichiy Islands. Both of them are home to hundreds of species of birds and marine animals, most of which are listed in the Red Book. Fascinating encounters with giant turtles, observation of pink terns, boat trips with a transparent bottom and enjoying the scent of flowering lemon trees await you.
Top 15 attractions in Seychelles
Useful information for travelers
It will not work directly to get from Russia to the Seychelles - no airline makes direct flights on this route. But with connections, several European and Middle Eastern air carriers will gladly take you to the paradise islands:
- Netherlands Airlines offer flights Moscow - Mahe - Moscow via Amsterdam and Abu Dhabi. For the services of the company KLM will have to pay about 860 euros. Without taking into account two transfers, the flight time will be 15.5 hours.
- The faster you get to the coveted resort on board Emirates. There will be only one change - in Dubai. The travel time, taking into account the connection, is from 13 hours, and you will have to pay 1000 euros for a round-trip ticket.
- Prices for flights with Qatar Airways also start at 1000 euros. Passengers of Qatari airlines will dock in Doha, and the total travel time will be 12 or more hours, depending on the duration of the transfer.
Do not forget that any flight can be bought much cheaper if you start planning your trip well in advance. The most reasonable ticket prices appear 5-7 months before the expected departure.
Another way to fly cheaper is to subscribe to the websites of the airlines you are interested in and be the first to know about ticket discounts and special promotions and sales. Experienced travelers save a third of their transfer costs this way.
