Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Keeping Costs Down
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Buy simple Creole dishes at takeaway outlets or at the market in Victoria. You can also
self-cater on the three main islands
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Catch the cargo ship between Mahé and La Digue instead of getting around by ferry or
by plane
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Get around Mahé and Praslin by public bus
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Opt for family-run guesthouses or medium-sized, locally owned hotels
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Look for promotional deals on hotel websites
AT A GLANCE
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Currency
Seychellois rupee (Rs)
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Languages
English, French, Creole
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Mobile phones
GSM network through Cable & Wireless and Airtel; international roaming and local SIM cards
available
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Money
ATMs on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue; credit cards widely accepted
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Visas
Not required for most countries for three-month stays
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Fast Facts
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Capital
Port Louis
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Country code
230
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Population
1.322 million
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Time
GMT + four hours
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Exchange Rates
For current exchange rates see
www.xe.com
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