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  Praslin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Praslin is the second largest island of the Seychelles, lying north east of Mahé.
It is named for the French Duc de Praslin and has a population of around 5,000 people.
Praslin is home to Praslin Island Airport, while surrounding islands include Curieuse Island, La Digue, Cousin Island, Cousine Island and Aride Island.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Praslin   (142 words)

  
 PRASLIN, Seychelles
Praslin, is the second largest Seychelles island, it lies 40 km northwest of Mahé (a short 15 minute plane flight, or 3-hour boat ride from Mahe).
Anne is a small port, from which it is possible to take a ferry to Praslin’s neighbour island of La Digue.
The beaches on Praslin are some of the most beautiful beaches within the whole of the Seychelles.
www.colonialvoyage.com /viaggi/seypraslin.html   (261 words)

  
 Praslin - Garden of Eden Paradise
To the south of the island is a small port, from which it is possible to take a ferry to Praslin’s neighbour island of La Digue.
The beaches on Praslin are somewhat longer and wider than those on Mahe, and they offer wonderful swimming and snorkelling.
Praslin gives rise to some of the most beautiful beaches within the whole of the Seychelles.
www.stgt.com /seychelles/html/praslin.htm   (663 words)

  
 Stayfinder.com - Seychelles - Major Islands - Praslin, Silhouette, Therese
Praslin is a lot slower, a lot less 'rushed'; Praslin is like a trip back in time.
Praslin is the universal blueprint for the perfect tropical island.
Praslin is famous also for its gorgeous pink granite, and you'll see many examples of it built into the local hotels and restaurants.
www.stayfinder.com /travelguide/seychelles/islands/islands7.asp   (508 words)

  
 Hotels on Praslin
With a lush, mountainous landscape and soft, sandy beaches, Praslin is quieter and offers a range of stylish small hotels and charming guesthouses, safe swimming and superb snorkelling and diving.
From Praslin, it is just a short crossing to tranquil La Digue, where ox-drawn carts will taxi you to beautiful Anse Source d'Argent (the Bacardi beach); to Cousin, with its rich bird life, including the Seychelles fody; and to Curieuse with its colony of giant land tortoises.
The Acajou is a recent addition to Praslin, built on the beach at Côte d'Or/Anse Volbert.
www.rainbowtours.co.uk /countries/seychelles/accommodation/praslin/index.shtml   (513 words)

  
 Elite Seychelles - PRASLIN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
In the trunks and leaf canopy of the coco-de-mer and other forest trees you may be lucky to see endemic birds such as the Black Parrot or as the seychellois would say "kato nwanr", the Seychelles Bulbul or "merl", Seychelles Blue Pigeon or "pizon olande".
Praslin is an ideal base to explore other islands by boat such as La Digue, Cousin and Aride both bird sanctuaries and Curieuse a breading colony for giant tortoise.
If your Praslin stay is part of an island hopping trip, please ensure you allow plenty of time here.
www.seychelleselite.co.uk /praslin.html   (274 words)

  
 Villa Castello - Anse Kerlan - Praslin - Seychelles
The Villa Castello****, built in a country-house style is located on the northwestern section of the island of Praslin on the beach of Anse Kerlan with the most impressive sunsets on the island.
The property is nestled on one of the most beautiful white powder-sand beaches of the Seychelles with excellent opportunities for swimming and bathing and presents a fascinating view onto the islands of Cousin and Cousine as well as Mahé and Silhouette.
Praslin in the second largest of the Inner Islands of the Seychelles.
www.villacastello.com   (541 words)

  
 MON REPOS YOUTH & SPORTS COUNCIL - PRASLIN SPORTS CLUB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Praslin should be in a position to obtain assistance and funds from Le Paradis Construction.
Praslin is the oldest community club and the longest participating club in local competition.
Praslin has every year produced some of the most outstanding batsmen and all-rounders who have gone on to play at the national youth level and senior levels.
www.monrepossports.org /main.asp?page=praslin_s.c.   (864 words)

  
 Surrounding Islands - Praslin, La Digue, Valle de Mai, exquisite beaches
Day trips are organised by many of the Tour Operators and allow you some time to snorkel, feed the fish, enjoy lunch on either Moyenne or Round Island and spend the remainder of day exploring the islands or simply relaxing in the sun.
Praslin is a one hour ferry ride away and 15 minutes by air.
La Digue is a short distance from Praslin and has some of the most spectacular beaches you can hope to see — many of the beaches on La Digue will be easily identifiable as pictures of them are regularly used on postcards and in books.
www.lepetitvillage.com /surroundingislands.asp   (258 words)

  
 Birdwatching in The Seychelles - surfbirds.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Visits to Mahe, Praslin, La Digue, Cousin and Aride are necessary with sufficient time allocated to give a reasonable chance of seeing the more elusive species.
The ferry from Praslin to La Digue runs several times a day and costs 80 Seychelles rupees each return, the fare must be paid in foreign currency, or by credit card.
On Praslin the 4 star Marechiaro is air-conditioned and is a short walk away from the turn off to the Valley de Mai.
www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/seychelles/seychelles-pn-2001.html   (1700 words)

  
 Dogpile - Web Search: praslin
Praslin, the second largest Seychelles island, lies 40 km northwest of Mahé and was named the Island of Palms by the first recorded visitor, Lazare Picault,...
Praslin are somewhat longer and wider than those on Mahe,...
Praslin gives rise to some of the most beautiful beaches within the whole of...
www.dogpile.co.uk /uk.dogpl/search/web/praslin   (273 words)

  
 L'Archipel Hotel - Praslin, Seychelles, Indian Ocean
Praslin is the second largest island of the Seychelles, not too big, not too small.
Praslin has kept the big hotel complexes away; life still goes peacefully by, braced by the gentle tropical trade winds.
Praslin is not as mountainous as Mahé; the highest point rising to around 330 metres, but it has similar granite outcrops surrounded by the most beautiful beaches and a coral reef.
www.ila-chateau.com /archipel   (854 words)

  
 Archipel Hotel Seychelles Praslin - L'Archipel Seychelles is a 4 stars hotel on a private beach of the island of ...
L'Archipel Hotel is located on Praslin, the second largest island of the Seychelles.
Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles, is a tropical paradise where you will find the famous and unique Coco de Mer.
Praslin is situated 40 km N.E. of Mahé;, the main island of the Seychelles.
www.larchipel.com   (228 words)

  
 Praslin, the island with the coco de mer and the fabulous beaches
Praslin is an island with a rich history and fascinating legends.
Praslin is a convenient starting point for visiting the neighbouring islands (opposite, the schooner which sails between Praslin and La Digue several times a day).
Enjoy your stay in Praslin by relaxing on its warm beaches of fine sand, in the shade of coconut trees, listening to the gentle murmur of the sea and the gay chirping of birds.
www.airseychelles.net /guide/praslin.html   (328 words)

  
 palm - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about palm
It grows uniquely on Praslin, the second-largest of the Seychelles islands.
The Vallée de Mai, on the island of Praslin in the Seychelles, where the densest stands of these trees can be found, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The tree is also known as the double coconut or double nut, a reference to its strange double seed, the largest seed in the plant kingdom.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /palm   (542 words)

  
 Praslin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Praslin is the 2nd largest island of Seychelles.
Only 3 hours by boat and 15 minutes by air, it is connected to Mahé with around 25 flights and various ferry-rides per day.
All around Praslin are huge, fantastically shaped rocks, fringing the beautiful beaches of which Anse Lazio has consistently been voted one of the worlds best beaches.
www.islandsplendor.com /praslin.htm   (215 words)

  
 The scenic Seychelles islands: Outer Islands, Aldabra, Assomption, Mahé, Praslin, La Digue seen from Lady Anja.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
On the island of Praslin, Vallée de Mai has the Seychelles' greatest concentration of coco de mer palms - almost 4000 of them.
The best beach on Praslin - in fact, one of the best in the country - is Anse Lazio, in the far north of the island.
This island, about 2km (1mi) off the south-west coast of Praslin - has been a nature reserve since 1968, and is home to several endangered species, as well as being a breeding ground for seabirds and turtles.
www.seychelles-yacht.com /e/seychelles.html   (2311 words)

  
 Praslin Island, Seychelles Islands Hotels and Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Berjaya Praslin Beach Resort situated on Anse Volbert, the most beautiful stretch of beach in Praslin.
The self-catering bungalows are decorated in local furniture and the place is an ideal base for the exploration of the western part of Praslin.
Bodamyen Guest House situated at Anse Marie Louise on the South Coast of Praslin and along the least developed part of Praslin at Consolation.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Seychelles/seychelles-hotels-praslin.html   (630 words)

  
 Seychelles Islands - Mahe, Praslin, La Digue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Praslin is a lot slower, a lot less "rushed" (if you could ever call Mahe "rushed"!); Praslin is like a trip back in time.
Besides the fl parrot, Praslin is home to 2 other of the world's rarest birds: the Seychelles bulbul and the fruit pigeon.
If Praslin is several decades in "feel" behind Mahe, then La Digue is several centuries behind Praslin.
www.sey.net /isl_mahe.htm   (959 words)

  
 Le Paradis Hotel Developers to Preserve Praslin Bay landscape
It is one of several terms agreed to by Design Construction Group Properties Limited, DCG when it acquired the property for the hotel’s construction.
At a ground breaking ceremony held on the 4th of August 2005, Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Kenny Anthony underscored the importance for the present environment of the Praslin bay location to be preserved.
Phase one will include among other things a five- star internationally branded hotel with 18 thousand square feet of conferencing facilities health spa, and golf course which developers believe will be one of the most magnificent in the world.
www.stlucia.gov.lc /pr2005/august/le_paradis_hotel_developers_to_preserve_praslin_bay_landscape.htm   (384 words)

  
 Praslin Island hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Seychelles, by All-Hotels(tm)
Villa Flamboyant is situated on the Island of Praslin.
The Palm Beach Hotel is located at the south-west coast of Praslin- directly on the beach- facing the two beautiful islands of...
The La Vanille Hotel is situated at Anse La Blague Praslin on the Seychelles Island-east of the 2nd habitant island in the...
www.all-hotels.com /indian_ocean/seychelles/praslin_island_e1.htm   (659 words)

  
 Enjoy a sun and sea holiday in the tropical island of Praslin, Seychelles for 7 nights, Praslin Island - lastminute.com
Praslin is situated 40km Northeast of Mahé;, the main island of Seychelles.
Located at Cote d’Or Beach with its crystal clear waters, Le Duc de Praslin is great for a sun and sea holiday.
Le Duc de Praslin is an excellent choice for people who like glorious beaches and breathtaking scenery.
www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Indian-Ocean/Seychelles/Praslin-Island/LMN-Holiday-400183619.html?intcmp=pers.closest   (1213 words)

  
 African Adventure Travel - Custom Safari Company Explore Africa
Upon arrival in Praslin you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Your hotel is located on the secluded private Anse Petite Cour Bay on the north side of Praslin, in the middle of a large tropical garden.
Praslin is one of only two places in the world where the mysterious coco de mer or “double coconut” grows wild.
www.exploreafrica.net /trips/sey_secrets.php   (1747 words)

  
 Beachcomber - Seychelles - Praslin Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Praslin, the Seychelles’ second largest island, is 3 hours by boat or 15 minutes by air from Mahe, and only a 25 minute boat trip to La Digue.
A blueprint for tropical islands, Praslin is rich in its astounding variety of plant and animal life.
Praslin offers a variety of accommodation options and has some of the Seychelles’ best beaches.
www.beachcomber.com.au /seychelles/praslin.htm   (156 words)

  
 Praslin safaris, lodges and wildlife tours
Praslin is a lushly vegetated paradise, a UNESCO site, and home to the famous coco-de-mer, vanilla orchids, lizards and some rather rare species of bird.
Praslin lies some 37 km north-east of Mahe.
Coined the "Island of Palms" in the eighteenth century by Frenchman Lazare Picault, this tropical paradise has beautiful beaches, coral reefs teeming with diverse marine life, a UNESCO Site and pristine forests.
www.ecoafrica.com /african/travel/Praslin.html   (104 words)

  
 Praslin Seychelles
Paradise sun Seychelles is a charming and stylish Hotel in Praslin offers the perfect combination of activities, fun and excitement in a delightful location by the sea.
Located at Côte d'Or Beach with it's crystal clear waters, Le Duc de Praslin Hotel Seychelles is great for a sun and sea holiday and well known for its friendly atmosphere.
Iles des Palmes Hotel is a new establishment created to meet the demands of visitors who want come to the Seychelles, explore it's beautiful and relax in a peaceful, serene setting, without the pressure and scheduling of a large hotel.
www.mauritius-seychelles.com /praslin-seychelles.html   (1230 words)

  
 Acajou Praslin Island - online hotel reservations
The beach is one of the nicest on the island and the calm waters are perfect for swimming and families with children.
The property is constructed in a natural, rustic style typical of Praslin, with acajou wood imported from the Knysna region of South Africa and green corrugated metal roofs.
This property is located on the northern coast of the island of Praslin on the Cote D'or, one of the most well-known beaches of the island.
www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=314620   (402 words)

  
 Species list of the Seychellian spiders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Saaristo 2001: Aride, Cousine, Mahé;, Soeur, Praslin, Silhouette.
Saaristo 1997: Aride, Cousin, Curieuse, Mahé;, Praslin, Roche Caiman.
Benoit 1978f: Curieuse, Mahé;, Praslin, Silhouette [Thomisus citrinellus].
www.sci.utu.fi /biologia/elainmuseo/seych_list.htm   (1709 words)

  
 Chateau de Feuilles Praslin Seychelles Hotel
Praslin island is the getaway to that world where you will discover the most beautiful neigbouring islands :
Praslin the island of palms boasts of having the most beautiful beaches - Anse Lazio…Anse Volbert and Anse Georgette.
The famous Vallee de Mai –Praslin legendary where the world renowed coco de mer the world's largest nut can be found.
www.chateau.com.sc /english/leisure.html   (165 words)

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