Abu Dhabi & Seychelles

About the destination: Abu Dhabi is the federal capital and the hub of government in the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi is one of the most contemporary cities in the world. The architecture of its modern buildings and skyscrapers is the finest in the Middle East. Large gardens and parks, green boulevards lining all the streets and roads, sophisticated high-rise buildings, the presence of all the international luxury hotel chains, lavish shopping centres, cultural centres and events provide tourists a unique experience all year round. Abu Dhabi has a broad range of restaurants to dine in, numerous shopping opportunities, a pleasant Corniche to stroll along, some good hotels and several beach clubs. There is a Heritage Village, a fort, a good library, a fish market, the dhow building yard and many other sights for the visitor to see. One of the main attractions is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. This mosque is truly breathtaking. The structure is simply marvellous and the decoration inside one of the most sophisticated. Built on an island off the main coast of the UAE, Abu Dhabi is a compact, modern, organised, and civilised city.

About the destination: Seychelles, officially known as the Republic of Seychelles, is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The 115-island country, whose capital is Victoria, is located east of mainland Southeast Africa. Other nearby island countries and territories include Comoros, Mayotte, Madagascar, Réunion, and Mauritius to the south. The warm Indian Ocean waters make Seychelles the perfect place for water enthusiasts. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Beaches. Many of the beaches are untouched by human influence and are refreshingly uncrowded. • Vallee de Mai is a national park and world heritage site, home to amazing flora and fauna, including the world's largest seed: the coco de mer. • Aldabra Atoll: The world's largest coral atoll that stretches about 22 miles east to west and encloses a massive tidal lagoon. • Hiking There are several maintained hiking routes on the main island of Mahe and a few on Praslin.