The islands are so remote that nothing seems to come ashore on the waves except the sea itself.—George Plimpton

Travel to the Seychelles with George Plimpton, editor of The Paris Review, in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

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Natural World Heritage Properties: Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve
http://www.wcmc.org.uk/
protected_areas/data/wh/mai.html
Find information about the area, climate, vegetation, and management of this reserve in the Seychelles.

Natural World Heritage Properties: Aldabra Atoll
http://www.wcmc.org.uk/
protected_areas/data/wh/aldabra.html
The Seychelles’ Aldabra Atoll is a refuge for giant tortoises, some flightless birds, and other unique fauna and flora.

The Seychelles Super Site
http://www.sey.net
The ultimate resource for the Seychelles, this site is crammed full of well-organized tourist information.

Seychelles Tourist Office
http://www.webltd.com/webxs/seychelles/
tourism/html/address.htm
Find just about all the practical information you need to plan a trip on this utilitarian site—tour operators, banks, geography, walks and trails, scuba diving centers, and other tourist facilities.