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Preparing your trip to Victoria: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. Planning a journey to the island of Mahe tourists should necessarily be backed up with sun protecting means as getting a sun burn is possible even in the cloudy weather during a usual city exploration tour. Beach leisure should better be planned in the first part of the day when the sun is not as aggressive as in the day time.

2. Local stores and markets accept Euro and USD. Currency should better be exchanged in specialized exchange offices which are located close to the city center and scattered around large shopping centers and stores. The currency exchange offices charge a lower transaction fee than hotels do.

3. Tourists looking to visiting scenic areas of the island and to spending much time in the open air should have some insect protection means. These can be bought in advance or in any local stores. The cost for incest protective means is rather low.

4. To rent a car one will need a standard set of documents including passport and international driving license. Clients under 21 may be denied in service rendering. Drivers should keep in mind that local folks do not strictly keep to the road traffic regulations. The quality of roadways is rather poor that is why only experienced drivers are recommended to rent a car on the island.

5. City center is better be explored on foot as all the significant landmarks and sights of the Mahe island are concentrated in a small quarter not more than 1.5km in length. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

6. Attending group tours is much more profitable than touring alone as the gap in cost will be sufficient. Tourists visiting the island for the first time should start the exploration of Mahe from visiting a local tourist information office to get all the necessary information on landmarks and cultural events.

7. Bathing is allowed only on specially equipped beaches. Those seeking for privacy and serenity and tending to wild areas should keep to all safety rules. Special footwear is a must for bathing as there are many sea urchins on the shore as well as sharp corals.

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8. Tourists should better opt for super markets to buy some foods as the stores offers sufficiently lower prices than local markets do. However the markets offer a vaster choice of goods. Bargaining is welcome on the market place but one should not reckon upon large discounts.

9. The only means of public transport of the island is a bus. A cost of a trip will be about 0.5Euro. However local buses run not to every district of the island. For reaching remote areas tourists will need to take taxi or a special tourist bus.

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What to visit being in Victoria - unique sights

Cousin Island

From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”

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Distance from Victoria center - 39.5 km.

In 1968, cousin island was declared a nature reserve. The ecologists are concerned about the maintenance of their unique ecosystem. The tiny island will please the hikers and tourists who want to get to know the unspoiled nature of Seychelles. During a hike through the island you have to climb up to the summit of the mountain in the center, from where you can admire the wonderful panorama. … Read further

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Grand Baie

4. An equally popular type of transport is a bicycle, which can be rented at one of the rental points. As a rule, rental stations are located near large hotel complexes. 5. Going on a tour of nature reserves, it is recommended to prepare covered clothes and insect repellents. Despite the fact that there are no poisonous insects on the islands, bites of some of them can be ... Open »

Grand Gaube

4. It's best to buy tickets for excursions and all sorts of activities at local travel agencies, the price will be much more favorable. Travelers going on tours in large groups get discounts. 5. Despite the fact that the resort is considered uncrowded and secluded, all possible types of entertainment are available to vacationers. The trip to Port Louis by car takes less ... Open »

Balaclava

4. Scuba divers should also be careful as sea urchins can be quite dangerous. 5. If you plan to do some underwater hunting or search sunken treasures, think of getting all the necessary certificates and permissions in advance. It is also permitted to fish only certain species. Moreover, fishing is possible from specially equipped cutters only. 6. Local corals are ... Open »

Le Morne

4. Active tourists who are fond of tours can get a significant discount by booking several excursions at once at local travel agencies. 5. Water sports enthusiasts are provided with numerous sports centers at the resort. Indian Resort is considered the best surfing school in these places. 6. Although English is an official language for locals, many of them also speak ... Open »

Zanzibar Island

4. The local population of Zanzibar speaks Swahili or Arabic. Almost everyone also speaks English. 5. It is recommended to get a yellow fever vaccine before the trip. You should bring a standard set of medications and sunscreen and insect repellents. 6. There are no dangerous animals here. Snakes and poisonous insects are found in the jungle. But you are unlikely to ... Open »

Antananarivo

4. Tips are not required in local restaurants and cafes, but attentive staff will be happy to receive any reward. As a rule, visitors leave approximately 10% of the bill as tips. 5. When choosing a hotel, it’s important to pay attention not only to a number of stars but also to the services offered by a hotel. Many five-star hotels in Antananarivo have the quality of ... Open »

Travelling to Victoria - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Victoria. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.

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