Seychelles is an incredible destination for those who enjoy beach going, sunbathing and various water activities. The beaches of Seychelles are sandy and absolutely scenic. The turquoise waters only add to the surrounding beautiful landscape.

Traveling info

All visitors traveling to Seychelles are required to have a valid passport. Seychelles has very lax entry requirements. It is a visa-free country meaning that anyone who wishes to visit Seychelles does not require a visa. Currently, travel to Seychelles is forbidden for Kosovo passport holders. Visitors who wish to drive in Seychelles may do so using their national driving permit. An international driving permit is recommended however it is not required. IDP will be very helpful when dealing with the local police or renting a car. Those who possess an IDP must know that it does not substitute for the original driving permit and is only a translation of it. IDP cannot be used alone without the support of the original permit.

Traveling hazards

Driving is on the left side of the road. Roads are generally not well maintained and are narrow and winding. Drivers should exercise caution due to a lack of shoulders and inadequate street lighting. Speed limits range from 25 to 50 miles per hour. Public transportation by bus is available but tends to be crowded during rush hours and may require a transfer to reach the desired destination. Taxis are also available.

Environmental hazards

There are no life-threatening animals inhabiting the dry land of Seychelles. The only animal which comes out of the water onto land is the yellow-bellied sea snake. This creature has a venom potent enough to be lethal however antivenom is available. The snake is also a very rare sight on the islands. Although swimming is generally safe in Seychelles, shark attacks have occurred. Although rare, such incidents happen and can be deadly.
Seychelles is vulnerable to a range of natural hazards, including tropical cyclones, coastal floods, and storm surge.

Health hazards

There is no risk of yellow fever in Seychelles. The government of Seychelles requires proof of yellow fever vaccination only if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. Apart from the yellow fever vaccine, there are no other required vaccines. There are however several recommended vaccines. These are the routine vaccines aka MMR vaccines, hepatitis A and B, typhoid and rabies vaccines. Health care facilities in Seychelles are relatively limited for those who reside or visit the outlying islands. Specialized services are only available within the populous island of Mahe. There are three remaining hospitals in Seychelles which are located on Praslin, La Digue, and Silhouette island, they are the Anne Hospital, Logan Hospital, and the Silhouette Hospital respectively. These hospitals provide emergency stabilizing and non-specialized health care services. There are two government hospitals on Mahe, the Victoria Hospital, located in the capital city Victoria; and a smaller facility called the Anse Royale Hospital. Both facilities provide emergency services, pediatrics, gynecology, oncology, ophthalmology, and other specialty services. Private facilities are exclusive to the island of Mahe. Holiday resorts located on remote islands generally employ a Doctor that can provide basic health care and organize emergency evacuation to Mahe if specialized care is required.
In case of an emergency dial 999.

Crime

The low population of the islands makes the crime statistic look rather big compared to some way more populous countries. Concerned men and women can take certain precautions to be on the safe side, such as traveling in groups and not walking alone in isolated areas at night. As with many tourist destinations, there is petty crime like pickpocketing and theft in Seychelles. If your hotel room doesn’t have a safe, the reception will store valuables in its vault for you. Keep passports and other documents with you. Lock hotel room doors and windows whether you’re there or not, and don’t leave belongings on the beach or in cars. Be careful in isolated parts of Beau Vallon and alleyways and remote roads in Victoria at night. Beware that purchasing pirated goods carries legal consequences in the country and there are plenty of people selling such items. Despite that fact that there is no risk of terrorism, there is a risk of piracy on the high seas which concerns both cargo ships and private vessels such as yachts. Despite the different classification of drugs, possession of any carries criminal consequences and will result in a prison sentence depending on the type of drug possessed.

Summary

Seychelles is a perfect destination to get away from the world. The islands are situated 900 miles off the coast of Africa and India and are home to some incredible fauna such as the giant turtles. The combination of jungle and beautiful sandy beaches with turquoise waters make it a perfect holiday destination. Remember that planning your trip with Travset.com will give you the quickest information about nearest emergency services and will also help you purchase indispensable travel insurance for the trip of your lifetime. Please feel free to comment and share the experiences of your travels with Travset.com.

Sources

(Visa)
http://www.mfa.gov.sc/static.php?content_id=1
(Vaccinations)
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/seychelles