Shamefully, my image of the Seychelles consisted of little more than white beaches ... On the wonderfully named Curieuse ...

If you wish to visit on your own, you will need to charter a yacht or rent a boat, as Seychelles' ferry system doesn't service the island. You can visit Curieuse Marine National Park every day ...

Shamefully, my image of the Seychelles consisted of little more ... On the wonderfully named Curieuse island we swam with reef sharks, petted 150-year-old tortoises that can weigh over 500 lbs ...