The Maldives and the Seychelles: The Charm of the Islands with Blue Lagoons

1. An unforgettable trip to the Maldives

Luxury island hotels and more authentic guesthouses, the Maldives now offer dream vacations that meet all requirements. There are many activities to discover and savor the beauty of the landscapes. Diving surpasses all others, indeed, the splendid seabeds have made the country famous. You will be able to appreciate unique settings between corals, fish of all colors, small sharks, rays, majestic turtles, and dolphins that never cease to create wonder. The Maldives have the art of hosting and fulfilling our expectations.

Some hotels have more modest but equally pleasant ambitions. When calm rhymes with a total disconnection, you will have the chance to experience a real break from your daily life to enjoy everything nature has to offer; you will appreciate the tranquility of the sea breeze, you won’t have to worry about your wifi connection as it is only accessible from the reception, no screens to spoil the beauty of the landscape. Enjoying nature in its greatest simplicity is the watchword!

Make a short stopover in Malé where you will discover the fish market and Majeedhee Magu, the main road, which you will follow for a shopping tour in small craft shops before tasting local dishes in a traditional restaurant. You will be amazed by the Hukuru Miskiy mosque dressed in white coral.

Budget travelers will find happiness on the local islands where they come to spend two extra nights on top of a stay in Sri Lanka or South India. The Maldives are even more beautiful in real life and blogs do not lie. The white and fine sand, the ocean that comes in shades of blue: navy in deep waters, clear at the edge of the lagoon, turquoise when sand is shallow. The lush vegetation transforms the islands into an emerald casket and casts a soothing shadow.

2. A unique stay in the Seychelles

The Seychelles are among the most idyllic destinations on earth. Scattered in the Indian Ocean, most of its islands offer magnificent landscapes with crystal-clear beaches and impressive lush vegetation. Nearly 50% of its territory is protected in nature reserves, allowing hikes into the heart of the jungle, observation of brightly colored fish, amazing birds, giant land tortoises, and majestic whale sharks.

You’ll discover La Digue island which offers a range of all the natural beauties of the archipelago. Beaches surrounded by granite rocks, hills wooded with coconut trees, lataniers, and takamakas, small roads where bikes and ox carts move: it has preserved all its authenticity. Enthusiasts can go fishing or opt for a nature safari in one of its two major sites: Eagle's Nest which peaks at 333 m and the Black Widow reserve, home to colonies of birds bearing its name.

One of Seychelles’ wonders: Curieuse Island. This Seychelles national park encompasses the entire island as well as part of its maritime surroundings. This is where you can observe the famous giant land tortoises and sea turtles that come to lay eggs on its beaches. The most common ones are Aldabra tortoises, there are nearly 300 living here in complete freedom. They are easily approachable when they don’t come themselves, especially at lunchtime!

You can also go snorkeling or scuba diving and swim with whale sharks, particularly present in these waters during September and October. Rest assured, despite their colossal size, they are totally harmless and quite playful. They are mostly found near the west coast and north coast of Mahé where many centers are set up to accompany you on this extraordinary adventure.

In short, if you want an unforgettable getaway on the other side of the world with total change on white sand beaches and unusual places, these paradisiacal archipelagos have a whole treasure to offer you. A lazy trip with your feet in water, a romantic honeymoon trip or an off-the-beaten-path stay to discover wildlife and flora; these exotic destinations await you for your dream trip!

Paradise is here. And why not now?