Life moves to the beat of Sega, the music of the Seychelles, a kind of pulsating Creole sound. Visitors can do the usual things at the beach, sun and swim, or nap in the shade of a tall Takamaka tree. And perhaps you should know that it's common for women to stroll these beaches topless. There are unique gifts to be purchased in the Seychelles, either in the shops in Victoria or at small stalls near the ship's anchorage. Colorful Creole dolls, highly polished nuts, walking sticks carved from local wood, even silly looking coconuts carved with faces designed to make you laugh.
Clothing is obviously tropical fashion, from light cotton dresses to walking shorts.
Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun and comfortable shoes for easy walking. If you're looking for the exotic in food you can find it in the local fare, and you'll also find everything from pizza to sushi in the Seychelles. If one takes a look at a map of Africa, the Seychelles are that tiny dot of land in the middle of the Indian Ocean, just about opposite Tanzania, slightly below Mombasa and about a day's cruise from India. Travelers can reach the Seychelles from New York by United or Virgin Atlantic airlines, which have connecting flights from any major European city including London, Paris, Rome, Madrid or Frankfurt. Visitors can also fly direct to the Seychelles from major European cities on such airlines as Air Seychelle, Air Kenya, British Air and Air France.