Seychelles SIM card or International Calling Card to US?

Hello,

I hope this message finds everyone well! I am planning a trip to the Seychelles, solo for several weeks (hey, I can't wait around forever for a man to take me!) Anyway, I need to keep in touch with several clients while I am on the islands, and I'm wondering what the most cost-friendly way to do this is? I will have an un-locked US cell phone in hand upon arrival, and I'm aware that I can purchase a Seychelles SIM card at the airport... but what then?

I'd like to be able to find an international calling card from the Seychelles to the US for at least as low as 20 cents a minute. I was able to find much cheaper while traveling in the past, but for some reason, I'm only finding cards that charge 1-2 dollars per minute.

I would very much appreciate any insights! Kindly,

Jaclyn

Time to kill in Mahe

Hello everybody!

We will arrive in Mahe in two weeks, sometime arround midday (12:00). Our ferry for La Digue departs at 16:30.
What do you suggest us to do in Mahe? Can we leave our luggage anywhere?
Take into account that we will be after a long flight...
Maybe some place with chaisse-longues and cold drinks?

Maldives or Seychelles

Hi there,

We are going on our honeymoon in September. The first 10 days will be spent in Dubai and then safari in Kenya. We want to finish the holiday with c. 10 days in paradise!
We are looking for a relaxing holiday, beautiful beaches, good snorkelling and diving, nice hotel.

The decision is either Maldives or Seychelles. any thoughts?

It is rainy season in the Maldives, but we heard that if you go to the southern islands there is less rain - has anyone any experience of this? We will be there towards the end of September.

What is the weather like in the Seychelles in September?

Lastly are the Maldives far more expensive than Seychelles? we will be on honeymoon so will be spending more than the usual but the prices quoted seem to be ridiculously expensive for the Maldives.

Any thoughts would be really appreciated.

Many thanks more »

Christmas and New Year visit

We are a young couple looking to stay in the Seychelles over the festive period, on Mahe Island preferably. Any accommodation heads up would be appreciated. We're happy to share/lodge or take up a studio apartment. We are looking at 15th Dec 2012 - 15th Jan 2013. Please do get in touch if you have something for us

my problem of webbooking airseychelles

I have booked 2 return tickets from Mahe to Praslin on Airseychelles on internet. But when I pay for it, the error happened.
"You have accessed this page out of sequence", when I checked the tickets state is always on holding confirmed. And I confirmed with the bank, the deal has been authorized.
Then, I contact with the Airseychelles, the staff were kindly to check the booking information, but the problem didn't work out. And now, a week was passed, the tickets state is also on holding confirmed, the authorisation for this payment has been successful transaction, but the tickets do not issued. I try to call and email the airseychelles again and again, my problem is also here. No one reply the mail more.

So who have the same experience of mine? And what's the solution of you?
Now I just can call and email them time and time, I have no idea about this. Could anybody can help m... more »

Beach Lounge Chairs & Umbrellas

Are lounge chairs & umbrellas available on Seychelles beaches, e.g., Beau Vallon?
Rentals and sometimes complimentary umbrella-like structures seem common features of many public beaches worldwide, why not in the Seychelles?

ANSE TAKAMAKA VIEW: Is it still open?

I've sent two e-mails requesting a booking and asked two travel agents to do the same - all with no success. Is ATV still operating? Does it accept bookings?

Weather patterns and housing prices in June & July

One of the listings for Chez Batista's on the southwest coast notes that "From May through July there may be large waves coming in from the southeast at times, making swimming/snorkelling impossible. In the month of June, the hotel is closed." And another place's listing also mentioned being closed during June.

LP's guide, on the other hand, states that July is high season, but to watch out for large swells June-November on the northeast coast.

Does this mean that June is a low season for accommodation prices and that the more protected beaches for swimming/snorkelling during June & July are on the West coast?