By Mark Hodson, editor of 101 Holidays
The Seychelles is a mega-expensive holiday destination where honeymooners cocoon themselves in five-star hotels, right?
Well, yes. But it is possible to bag a cheap holiday in the Seychelles – and get a ripping experience into the bargain.
Expert Africa has launched a new programme of fly-drive holidays to the Seychelles that allow you to stay in carefully-selected inns and guesthouses, and explore mountains, coast and local villages away from the tourist crowds.
Chris McIntyre, managing director of Expert Africa, says the quality of the accommodation is excellent. “You can drive around the islands and have superb white sand beaches all to yourself,” he said.
I agree. While researching an article about the Seychelles for The Sunday Times, I found a number of small family-run guesthouses with simple welcoming rooms, often right on the beach. Driving around was easy and fun: the roads are good and well signed. And, of course, the beaches are out of this world.
Fly-drive holidays are only possible on the two main islands of Mahe and Praslin. The others are too small.
Prices for a 10-day holiday on Praslin start at just £1,472 pp based on two sharing and including return international flights, accommodation with breakfast, and car hire.
Find out more about Seychelles holidays.
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