Explore Seychelles with Cheap International Flight Tickets

Seychelles is easily one of the most alluring and magical of the Indian Ocean islands. While its tag as 'millionaire's playground' kept many prospective travellers away, it is slowly shedding its image thanks to the numerous affordable hotels, restaurants and lodges cropping all over the island.  Here are some of the must visit spots in the island. Whats more, increased competition has resulted in numerous carriers offering cheap flight tickets Seychelles.

Praslin :- This is one of the larger islands (12 kilometers long and 5 km wide) and is home the world heritage site,  the Vallée de Mai National Park. Life strolls through the island  at an unhurried and gentle pace, you will witness brightly colored shops selling sailfish sandwiches and banana bread,  villages basking quietly in the afternoon sun and flocks of Bulbuls sing in the trees above. Whilst the island wears a sleepy old town vibe, there is no dearth for activities here. The Vallée de Mai National Park is crisscrossed by numerous walking trails which lead into secret coves and secluded beaches. The reefs surrounding the island is home to scores of jellyfishes and sweetlips. Before you book international air tickets, make sure you compare fares on at least 3- 4 online portals.

Mahe Island  :-   The largest island (27 km long and 8 km wide) in Seychelles and home to the capital, Victoria. This dramatic island is dotted with granite outcrops and majestic mountain ranges rising out of the sea. This is one Seychelles island you will never tire of – from secluded beaches, hiking trails, vibrant markets and quaint creole restaurant, Mahe has tons to offer to keep you going.

Denis Islands :- A tiny, flat island that is barely 2 kilometers long where you can bird watch, snorkel,
dive, fish, kayak and parasail amidst stunningly beautiful vistas. It is located some 95 kilometers from Mahe island and is right at the edge of Seychelles bank. The waters surrounding the island is protected by offshore coral reefs which plummet to almost 2000 m which render them perfect for a tranquil dive.

La Digue :-   The island is perfect for a relaxing sunbath, a quiet walk across the beach shore and snorkeling. Though relatively small, the If you seek extreme solitude and seclusion,  you can easily hire a boat and travel to any of the nearer islands.

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Cheap Air Ticket Booking Tips from Frequent Travelers

Don't leave your home without these useful tips that is guaranteed to make your trip more fun and less stressful. Here's the low down on how to go about getting the cheapest air fare, almost free hotel stays and beating jet lag.

Keep a close watch on airline experts: - Sites like Flyertalk are choking full of frequent travelers who can offer invaluable tips. Apart from this, you can use the opportunity to hunt for loyalty programs, flash deals and offers on travel gadgets.

Time your bookings: - Most online travel portals have a fare calendar which gives you the ticket fare to your destination for a year. This can be especially useful when you are booking a vacation as it allows you to scan through the calendar and make your booking during cheap air ticket dates/season. The site thesuitest.com will give you a six month overview of the room prices for a hotel, thereby letting you book a hotel at its lowest price season.

Ticket re-booking: - Sign up for a for service like Tingo.com for hotels and refund me for flight tickets. These sites automatically rebook your hotels/flights if it notices a price drop. Also try to make your online hotel booking coupled with a flight ticket. This might help you get the cheapest flight ticket or even a free hotel stay.

Evade Jetlag: -  The trick to beating jet-lag is to follow a specific schedule during your travels. The site stopjetlag.com gives you an hour by house schedule regarding rest, meal time and sunlight exposure. Invest in a baggage tracker like Trakdot which uses a GSM chip to help you track your baggage's location via SMS, site, app or email.

Follow the crowd: - This is especially valid for finding the local eateries. I ended up gorging on one of the best shu mai dumpling place in Hong Kong by simply walking into a restaurant with the most number of locals.

Find a better seat: - Always check for new seat 24 hrs prior to departure, this is when airliners start upgrading their elite fliers thereby opening up more seats for you to choose from. Check for premium economy, though they don't match business class comfort, the extra leg room is worth the extra money. You can also check out SeatGuru.com to compare flights in terms of legroom, Wi-Fi connectivity and in-flight entertainment. Also try to book on a Wednesday to ensure you get cheap air tickets. 

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