Its beaches are a protected reef ready for exploration by curious snorkelers. Although the island of Moyenne is only accessible by tour, it offers superior snorkeling. It's known for buried treasure and ghosts, and it is here where you'll find the House of Dogs , a house built at the turn of the century as a home for stray dogs. The single major non-religious festival is Festival Kreol , devoted to preserving Creole culture. Held every year around the end of October, this week-long celebration is an explosion of Creole cuisine, fashion, art, music and dance.
Exotic fish are just a splash away.
There are no direct flights here from the U.S. because the Federal Aviation Administration has not assessed Seychelles' Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with FAA standards. One Seychelles Rupee is equivalent to about one U.S. Penny. There is public transportation here but it usually requires several transfers to get to a desired destination. Mini Mokes are open-air cars for hire. They often have some sort of mechanical defect, and they're no protection from the elements, but weather usually allows their usage.