Seychelles – news from the paradise islands …

IN THE NEWS
Ars et Natura exhibition brings more awareness on Seychelles’ biodiversityc0a12323-7541-4024-99ff-f9ab11af41fb.jpgA travelling exhibition showcasing Seychelles’ biodiversity has opened at the Kaz Zanana Art Gallery in Victoria.
The Ars et Natura exhibition aiming to bring more awareness on the biodiversity of Seychelles will be opened until end of August.
Tourism Minister explores avenues of cooperation with Israela2f24207-bf2e-47e8-b14c-7bcd153305e2.jpgThe Minister for Tourism and Culture Alain St Ange was in Israel recently along with the Seychelles Tourism Board’s director for marketing Rose-Marie Hoareau, heading a public/private sector delegation to position Seychelles as a tourism destination in Israel.
Bamboo Chalets on La Digue launches new website991a10f8-18dd-489d-804b-84e19b8143b1.jpgThe newly opened Bamboo Chalets on La Digue, owned by well-known hotelier Louis d’Offay has launched its website http://www.bamboochalets.
Ethiopian announces increase frequency to the Seychellesaaa7ee27-bb39-4e80-9532-71d8bbbd1115.jpgEthiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that effective 16th September 2015, it will increase its services to the Seychelles to four flights per week.
MY SEYCHELLES EXPERIENCE
f1b0b69f-139d-4b79-b4cc-5d3fcce84bce.jpgWinning a VIP holiday trip to the enchanted islands of Seychelles

Visitors to our shores can now stand a chance to win a VIP trip of a lifetime to Seychelles, by taking part in the My Seychelles international video competition recently launched by the Seychelles Tourism Board.

ON THE ISLAND
The first Oetker Collection academy opens at Fregate Island Private308be518-20cc-4852-b685-0ff78ee82ade.jpgWorkers at the Fregate Island Private will now have a chance follow courses online thanks to a new initiative from its parent company Oetker Collection. The company has recently opened the first Oetker Collection academy at Fregate Island Private, a pilot project which will be monitored and measured, and once seen as successful it will be carried out in other hotels of Oetker Collection.
MAKING OUR LOCAL CUISINE UNIQUE
Seychellois chef takes local cuisine to new heights0d835934-2c97-448a-bb0e-67fd218d0999.jpgOur creole cuisine is one unique aspect of our culture. The local spices and Creole touch, all add to what makes the Seychelles’ cuisine unique by a thousand miles. There are many chefs in Seychelles who have dedicated their time and develop passion for the local cuisine, taking it to new heights
MISS SEYCHELLES…ANOTHER WORLD 2015
Seychelles beauty queen fully committed to her project833ce709-b6e7-45cd-a4d9-21a9bda750d1.jpgConstruction work will start soon on the playground which will be built at the Montagne Posée prison, the Vijay Construction company has confirmed. The playground at the prison is being built as part of Miss Seychelles…another world 2015 Linne Freminot has been working hard to ensure that her project becomes a reality.
A HIDDEN JEWEL OF SEYCHELLES
Cerf island…where tranquillity is in abundance44746738-f93c-4249-88b9-2a3bda2fbc15.jpgA trip to Cerf island is a must-have on any visitors itinerary. Only a few minutes by boat and one can reach this enchanted island. Lying in the Sainte Anne Marine Park not far from the main island of Mahé, Cerf island has a magic of its own.