The Seychelles is the Indian Ocean's most naturally beautiful destination — an archipelago of 115 islands that ranges from the dramatic granite giants of the inner islands to the flat coral atolls of the outer islands, each with its own extraordinary character.

The inner granite islands — Mahé, Praslin and La Digue — are the most visited and the most accessible. Mahé is the largest island and home to the international airport. It has excellent beaches, the Morne Seychellois National Park and the capital Victoria — the smallest capital city in the world. Praslin is home to the Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of primeval Coco de Mer palm forest, and Anse Lazio, one of the world's most beautiful beaches. La Digue is the most magical of the three — a small, largely car-free island where bicycles are the main transport and Anse Source d'Argent, consistently voted the world's most beautiful beach, is a short cycle ride from the ferry.

The outer coral atolls — Alphonse, Farquhar, Cosmoledo and Aldabra — are among the most remote and pristine places on earth. Aldabra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world's largest population of giant Aldabra tortoises. The diving on the outer atolls is extraordinary — pristine coral, enormous schools of fish and some of the best fly-fishing in the world.

The Seychelles is the world's top honeymoon destination alongside the Maldives. North Island, where Prince William and Kate Middleton honeymooned, is one of the most exclusive resorts on earth — just 11 villas on a private island with its own conservation programme. Fregate Island, Denis Island and Bird Island offer similar levels of seclusion.

The best time to visit is April to May and October to November — between the two monsoon seasons, when the weather is calm and the sea is flat. We search across Travelpack, Emirates Holidays and JTA Holidays for the best deals, with the FIBI discount applied automatically.