Seychelles is so much more than just a beautiful destination with divine, world-beating beaches, clear azure waters and an amazing ecology. You will discover that there's truly surprising diversity to be enjoyed with, literally, a new experience around every corner. If you're into relaxation and just kicking back and enjoying the down-time, Seychelles has all you'll ever need. There is also a host of great excursions and activities to choose from which highlight the many enchanting sights, sounds and experiences of the islands. Mahe, the principal island, is home to the international airport and Victoria, the world's tiniest capital and is the cultural and economic hub of the nation, Here can be found most of the island's tourism facilities in the form of the greatest selection of accommodation, cultural and eco-tourism hotspots, great restaurants, bars, cafe and casinos as well as dive centers, cars, fishing and sailing boat rentals and walks and trails. Your first stop might be Praslin, Seychelles' second largest island where the vegetation is so special it was once seriously believed to be the original site of the Garden of Eden. A few steps into the extraordinary forest known as the Vallee de Mai will show you why.