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Article: Who wins, the Maldives or the Seychelles? (1) As there's so little to choose between the Indian Ocean island paradises, our guide should help you on your way. Daisy Finer reports (2) sunskisand.
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- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- October 12, 2004
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Byline: DAISY FINER
The Seychelles
NOT only do these 115 scattered islands offer idyllic beaches, they boast lush vegetation, forests and mountains, and wonderful wildlife.
Each island has its own character - some are grand and granite, others are coral outcrops poking out of the sea. Conservation is taken seriously, and after a period of Marxist rule, the islands are being turned into the eco-destination of the 21st century.
THE SAND: The Seychelles has some of the best, with sweeping white sands and warm waters. Take Anse Source d'Argent, on La Digue, which has been the backdrop for countless Bounty and Bacardi adverts. It is dotted ...