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See. Sainte Anne Marine National Park↗ The oldest protected marine area in the Indian Ocean, with coral reefs and seagrass meadows.

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Stay. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island A luxurious resort on a 1,000-acre island with nine miles of beaches.

AfarOct 14, 2026

The Maldives or the Seychelles? I’ve Been to Both. Here’s My Pick.

Both the Seychelles and Maldives promise extraordinary beaches and luxurious resorts, but they offer surprisingly different vacations. A frequent visitor compares two Four Seasons resorts—and the ...

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  • Morne Seychellois National ParkSightOffers hiking through misty forests to dramatic granite viewpoints.
  • Elsewhere
  • Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa GiraavaruHotelBaa Atoll, MaldivesResort on its own palm-fringed island in the Baa Atoll.
  • Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches IslandHotelDesroches Island, SeychellesResort occupying the southern tip of Desroches Island.
  • Vallée de MaiSightPraslin Island, SeychellesUNESCO-listed nature park with a prehistoric canopy.
  • La RivaRestaurantDesroches Island, SeychellesBeachfront restaurant serving pastas and pizzas.
  • AhiRestaurantDesroches Island, SeychellesRestaurant serving sushi.
  • ClaudineRestaurantDesroches Island, SeychellesThemed buffet dinners showcase Seychellois Creole specialties.
  • Al BakaratRestaurantBaa Atoll, MaldivesOverwater Levantine restaurant serving mezze and dumplings.
  • Café LandaaRestaurantBaa Atoll, MaldivesOffers teppanyaki and pan-Asian dinners.
  • Hanifaru BaySightBaa Atoll, MaldivesRenowned for manta ray gatherings, snorkeling excursions available.
  • Aquarium BeachSightDesroches Island, SeychellesSecluded beach with calm, glass-clear water.
  • Reef End BeachSightDesroches Island, SeychellesSecluded beach on the eastern side of Desroches Island.
  • Madame ZabreSightDesroches Island, SeychellesPalm-shaded beach with a bar and food truck.
  • Marine Discovery CenterPlaceBaa Atoll, Maldives
  • Bombay BeachSightDesroches Island, Seychelles
  • La Passe ThereseSightDesroches Island, Seychelles
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National GeographicAug 25

An Island-Hopping Adventure in the Seychelles

Join National Geographic Explorer and photographer Filipe DeAndrade as he adventures across the Seychelles in search of breathtaking views, wildlife, and wow-worthy moments.

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Lonely PlanetAug 4

23 of the best destinations for fall travel in 2026

Fall smacks of leaf peeping, road tripping, the last bits of swimming and so much more. These destinations offer the best for fall travel across the globe.

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  • SeychellesNeighborhoodarchipelago with palm trees and white-sand beaches
  • Elsewhere
  • Fes el-BaliGuest houseFez, Moroccooldest section of the walled medina
  • ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeylagoon-side town great for paragliding
  • PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeytown with endless swathes of golden sand
  • ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
  • Nara ParkParkNara, Japanhome to over 1000 sika deer
  • Tōdai-jiMuseumNara, Japantemple with one of the largest bronze Buddha images
  • Alta Via 1TrailCortina d'Ampezzo, Italyclassic trek through the Dolomites
  • Lake TaupoSightTaupo, New Zealandarea with hot-spring complexes
  • Kerosene CreekSightRotorua, New Zealandwild-and-free thermal pool with hot waterfall
  • HobbitonSightMatamata, New Zealandfilm set
  • Waipoua ForestSightDargaville, New Zealandforest with towering kauri trees
  • Taos PuebloSightTaos, United States1000-year-old Native American site
  • Sangre de Cristos mountainsSightSanta Fe, United Statesmountain range in northern New Mexico
  • Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaFestivalAlbuquerque, United Statesiconic balloon festival
  • Bocas del ToroNeighborhoodBocas Town, Panamaarchipelago with beaches and watersports
  • Samburu National ReserveSightMaralal, Kenyareserve with kopje-studded plains and acacia hills
  • Maó (Mahón)NeighborhoodMaó, Spaincharismatic capital with Anglo-Spanish heritage
  • CiutadellaNeighborhoodCiutadella de Menorca, Spainformer chief settlement with Anglo-Spanish heritage
  • Camí de CavallsTrailMaó, Spain185km coastal circuit for hiking or biking
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 27, 2025

The Best Islands in the World: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

From India to Tanzania, these are the best islands—as voted by you.

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