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in the sun on Grand Anse, Praslin’s longest beach.

Aged up to 120 years, these sleepy creatures have seen it all, so rarely summon up the energy to bat an eyelid at selfie-seeking tourists.

La Digue

THE smallest of the three main islands, La Digue has a tiny population of 2,000, a handful of roads and can be accessed only via Praslin.

Anse Source d’Argent in the south west, is one of the most photographed beaches in the world with huge granite boulders sculpted by the elements.

In the north, Anse Severe and Anse Patates are gorgeous swimming and snorkelling beaches. Going east, the beaches get more secluded with wilder waves.

L’Union Estate, a former coconut and vanilla plantation, offers a real insight into island life and history. Coconuts were grown in the fields here until the 1980s, before palm oil conquered the world.

But now coconut oil is making a comeback and the traditional mill with an ox gives tourists the chance to see this rich oil being processed.

If you’re feeling peckish, eat the fruits of the sea with your feet in the sand at the Fish Trap restaurant. It’s a favourite of former PM, Tony Blair. Tourist-friendly NON-stop flights to the Seychelles are now available with British Airways, cutting out those blearyeyed connections at Middle Eastern airports. Flying time is nine-and-ahalf hours.

No vaccinations are required for visitors to the Seychelles as there is no risk of contracting malaria, yellow fever or other common tropical diseases. Year-round temperatures average at 27C.

No visa is required.