A lovelorn tortoise which escaped to find a mate 11 months ago has been found just a mile away - an average speed of just ...

Bali's volcanic adventures, Santorini's cliff-top experiences, Seychelles marine encounters, Kauai's extreme outdoor ...

Leave the capital behind for the lush greenery of Morne Seychellois National Park, which you can drive or hike through, looking out for rare birds, bats and giant tortoises along the way.

Along with its neighboring island, Curieuse, Praslin is one of the few ... The pace here is slow, and slower still when navigating giant tortoises, found snoozing in the middle of the road.

Spot the rare Seychelles black parrot in the lush Vallée de Mai on Praslin, or visit Curieuse Island to encounter giant tortoises. For a more secluded experience, head to Alphonse Island, a private ...

As we stepped onto the sandy shores of Curieuse Island, we were greeted by a congregation of Giant Tortoises, each weighing around 500 pounds. Armed only with our camera phones, we captured these ...

Island hopping would be a must, too, whether visiting forested Curieuse to commune with giant tortoises or touring Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, to ogle a giant forest of sea coconut palm trees. (Did ...

Other popular family-friendly destinations include Curieuse Island (with its giant tortoises), the charming La Digue Island and the nature reserve of Cousin Island. Seychelles’ educational programmes ...

and Praslin Island, with its pristine reef (the reason it’s a brilliant diving and snorkeling spot). Curieuse, meanwhile, is famous for its friendly giant tortoises and the world's only coco-de ...