Seychelles

Seychelles should be at the top of your tropical island bucket list. More than half of the land area of these 115 emerald beauties is protected, including UNESCO-listed nature reserves, flourishing coral reefs, and gorgeous boulder-rimmed beaches.

The only problem with going to Seychelles is picking which tropical island to visit. International travelers arrive in Mahé via plane. The capital, Victoria, as well as the international airport, cruise ship port, and magnificent Morne Seychellois National Park, are all located here. The Vallée de Mai, an ancient woodland studded with rare enormous coco de mer fruit palms, is UNESCO-listed on Praslin Island. If you're a beach lover, La Digue, which is home to some of Seychelles' most gorgeous beaches, is a must-see. With a sprinkling of tempting outlying islands, you'll have plenty of opportunities to live out your tropical fantasies. The greatest activities to do in Seychelles revolve around the sea, aside from visiting the lush rainforests and natural reserves. On the beaches, you may sunbathe, dive and snorkel the reefs, sail, and surf the swells. The fishing is also fantastic, particularly on Alphonse Island and Farquhar Atoll.