Seychelles

Lyn Mair, an expert on Indian Ocean ornithology and nature, has lectured on board cruise and expedition ships and has worked on environmental projects for World Heritage in the Seychelles. Lynnath Beckley is a marine scientist who writes papers for international journals and magazines and was a former editor of the South African Journal of Marine Science.

Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background information Geography, Geology, Oceanography, Climate and weather, History, Politics, Government and administration, Economy Chapter 2 People and Culture Population, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, National emblems, Sport and recreation Chapter 3 Biodiversity Plants, Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals, Birds, Coral reefs, Fishes Chapter 4 Planning Your Trip When to visit, Highlights, Seychelles tourist offices, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Tour operators, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating out, Shopping and souvenirs, Media and communications, Responsible tourism/Giving something back, Activities PART TWO THE ISLANDS Chapter 5 Mahe Chapter 6 Praslin Chapter 7 La Digue Chapter 8 Other Inner Islands Chapter 9 Outer Coralline Islands Chapter 10 The Aldabra Group Appendix Creole Language Appendix Accommodation Appendix Further Reading Index