Seychelles- Dubai + Praslin + Mahé w/ car

About the destination: Dubai is the city and emirate with the highest population in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a bustling hub of activity and a cosmopolitan and modern city. The city of Dubai is divided by a creek, with Deira on one side and Bur Dubai, the historical district, on the other. The luxury beach hotels are located on the outskirts of the busy city centre, in the Jumeirah area. Dubai already showcases some breathtaking architecture and it boasts the only 7-star hotel in the world, the tallest building in the world, stunning beaches and luxury shopping centres. The Bastakiya Quarter, at the heart of Dubai’s Old Town, still retains its traditional charm and is a reminder of Dubai’s past. Here you’ll find traditional Emirati houses, lively souks, museums, galleries, and the only remaining section of the old Dubai city wall. Another major attraction in Dubai is the Jumeirah Mosque, which, although outside the Old Town, is a fantastic example of traditional Islamic architecture. Dubai is a forward-thinking city in constant development but it has managed to preserve its traditions and culture. So it's fair to say that Dubai is one of the most exciting places in the world.

About the destination: The island of Praslin is the second largest in the Seychelles. It has a population of roughly 6,500 inhabitants. Praslin is renowned as a sun and beach tourist destination. However, the island also boasts a tropical forest with some endemic species such as the Bulbul bird and the black Parrot, all of which can be found in the stunning Valle de Mai nature reserve.

About the destination: Lying in the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles archipelago has transitioned over four centuries from a pirate haven to a dream destination for millions of travellers. Its 115 islands - with only thirty inhabited - have everything to love: year-round sun, a tropical climate, coral beaches, endemic flora and a rich marine life. The essential route through this paradise visits Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, the islands that offer more services and a greater diversity of attractions. The first stop on the journey is the island of Mahé, the largest and only island in the Seychelles. Just eleven kilometres from Victoria, the capital, which provides the first interaction with the islanders, friendly folk with features that show a mix of African, Chinese, Indian and European origins. This ethnic diversity has left a legacy of a culinary, musical, architectural and artistic culture full of nuances and rich with pirate legends. Any local will tell tourists about the exploits of John Taylor, Jean François Hodoul - the Château Mamelles, from 1804, was one of his two residences in Mahé - and other buccaneers who hid treasures of jewels and gold coins somewhere in the archipelago. The last known treasure is still found near the beach of Bel Ombre in Mahé. Several bus lines traverse the island taking the small Victoria station as a starting and ending point. Travelling on these basic vehicles is a great opportunity to share a seat with people heading to and from the Victoria market, local workers and students returning home at the end of the day. A few kilometres of travel by bus and the traveller has already learned that it's essential to shout "devant!" so that the driver stops.