According to worldatlas.com, The Republic Of Seychelles consists of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. That is why people who go there are usually seeking a nice beach to go to, but there is more to this part of the world than just that.

There are a lot of things for a person to do there that have nothing to do with the beach. Some people have a tough time deciding whether they should go there or the Maldives during their vacation. Here’s a list of things to do there that might make that decision a bit easier.

Travelers Can Tour A Spice Garden

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There are a lot of beautiful gardens all around the world that visitors can see for free, and one of them is Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden. According to travel.usnews.com, this place was once a very popular spot for people to trade spices, which makes a lot of sense. Travelers can get a unique look at the history of Seychelles when they tour this garden since it is a big part of this place’s background. Those who go there will likely smell the very pleasant scents of nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and some other types of spices as well.

They Might Be Interested In Spending A Day In Victoria

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Since this destination is so popular, there always seems to be a lot going on. Some people who have been, suggest that travelers set aside a day or more in order to experience everything this place has to offer. There is a cool museum there, as well as the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens, according to tripadvisor.com.

A Lot Of Wildlife Can Be Seen At Vallée De Mai

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Vallée de Mai is a gorgeous place that all travelers need to check out when they take a trip to Seychelles. In fact, some say this place is so pretty that there was a rumor that it was actually the Garden of Eden.

According to sixsenses.com, those who go there have the chance to see some animals. They also have the chance to see the Coco de Mer, which is a palm tree. Seeing something like that is actually very rare, so that is something travelers might want to check out when they go there. This place is full of rare, beautiful things to see.

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 Travelers Can Enjoy Seeing Seychelles National Botanical Garden

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There are many places that have a botanical garden, but it certainly seems like each of them has something really cool and unique to offer. According to travel.usnews.com, this is something that one can enjoy when they go to Seychelles since there is a botanical garden there.

While this attraction is amazing, there is at least one tip travelers want to give others who are thinking about going there. Apparently, bringing bug spray is a great idea. Other than the bugs that are there, visiting this place seems like a really fun thing for travelers to do during their trip.

Travelers Can See The Remains Of An Old Colony When They Go To Curieuse Marine National Park

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Seeing the remains of an old colony is always a really cool and fascinating thing for one to do, and those who are planning on going to Seychelles will likely be pretty happy to find out that they can do that when they go there. According to travel.usnews.com, the area where this colony once was is now the home to a museum.

But that is not the only cool thing one can do when they are there. Travelers who decide to check this place out might also be interested in knowing that they might see giant tortoises while they are there.

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