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Creole Recipes: Octopus Curry

Welcome to the latest edition of Le Nautique Seychelle’s “Creole Recipes”. This week we are sharing another local dish and firm family favourite, Octopus curry. Inspiration for this weeks blog came from a wonderful beachside BBQ that we attend this weekend, where amongst A LOT of other amazing local dishes, the[…]

Weddings in Paradise

Destination weddings have become extremely popular in recent years, with an estimated 25% of all couples opting to ditch the traditional wedding in favour of a more intimate gathering at a destination they love.     We speak from experience as Le Nautique Seychelles had our very own destination wedding back in 2013, when[…]

Le Nautique La Digue: Construction Update 3

Hello and welcome the latest instalment of our “construction updates” – we hope that you are enjoying the content as much as we have enjoyed sharing it with you. Don’t forget, if there is ever anything in particular that you would like us to blog or road-test on then please send us an[…]

Fishing: Seychelles Style

You do not have to venture far from Seychelles’ shores to experience some fantastic fishing adventures.       The Seychelles Islands boasts some of the richest fishing grounds in the world, offering both the experience sports fisherman and enthusiastic beginner many fantastic opportunities for record-breaking catches ranging from the mighty marlin and sailfish to the feisty[…]

Creole Recipes: Rougail Saucisse

The Seychellois people exhibit a true melting pot of different races and cultures. Originally settled in the 18th century by Europeans who brought African slaves to work on their plantations, the 19th century saw Indian, Chinese and Arabic traders arrive on the islands as well as free settlers from all[…]

Island Hopping – A Must When Visiting Seychelles

Island Hopping is a must when visiting the Seychelles, whether it be only a day trip or extended stay on one of the many beautiful islands in our picturesque archipelago. Each island boasts its only geography, character and history and will add its own unforgettable memories to your stay.    […]

Le Nautique La Digue – Construction Update 2

Annalise and I have just landed back in Seychelles after a whirlwind buying trip to Australia. We had an fantastic time doing what we do best (SHOPPING!) – selecting a range of beautiful interiors, fabrics, artwork and homewares for Le Nautique La Digue, as well as sourcing everything from our luxury bathroom fixtures and fittings right[…]

Takamaka Rum: Plantation Julep Cocktail

As we’ve mentioned in our previous post “Sundowners: Our Favourite Cocktail Haunts“, Takamaka Rum is a staple here in the Seychelles and is now making waves across the globe.     Made locally at the Trois Freres Distillery in Au Cap (just a short drive from Anse Royale – how dangerously[…]

Gentle Giants: The Aldabra Giant Tortoise

The millions of years that the Seychelles islands remained uninhabited enabled a unique collection of flora and fauna to develop and thrive. There are an estimated 75 endemic plant species currently found in the Seychelles plus an further 25 species estimated to be in the Aldabra atoll – not to mention the huge number of unique land and marine life[…]

Man About Town: A day out in Victoria

No trip to the Seychelles would be complete without a visit to the vibrant, colourful capital of Victoria on the North-Eastern coast of Mahe. The beating heart of the Seychelles, Victoria is centered around the picturesque, bustling “Port Victoria”, home of world-renowned sustainable tuna canning company John West and the Inter Island Quay where[…]