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  International Flight Information Manual (Seychelles)
International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.
International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.
International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.
www.faa.gov /ats/aat/ifim/ifimscai.htm   (500 words)

  
 UNESCO/IOC Indian Ocean Tsunami Post tsunami field survey site
Environment: The airport is located on reclaimed land, and is composed of coralline rubble fill emplaced on a fringing reef, with a rubble mound revetment.
The tide gauge is situated on the north side of a jetty that extends eastward onto the reef flat north near the southern end of the airport runway (Figs.
Because the runway thresholds are at the same elevation, it appears that the tsunami wave at the airport approached from the south.
ioc.unesco.org /iosurveys/seychelles/sey5.htm   (1804 words)

  
 Seychelles Offshore
The Seychelles are a group of 115 small islands and coral reefs located in the Indian Ocean to the north of Madagascar.
Seychelles International Airport is one of the finest in the Indian Ocean region.
The Seychelles was granted independence from Britain in 1976 and has continued to enjoy major economic, social and political development.
www.firstadvisor.com /seychelles.htm   (2493 words)

  
 Seychelles International Business Companies and related information :: ocra
Seychelles International Business Companies are useful alternatives to offshore companies established in jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands.
Seychelles is one of the fastest IBC registrar in the world.
Industrial fishing is on the increase.The rapidly expanding financial sector, linked to the establishment of the Seychelles International Business Authority and a suite of progressive laws facilitating the establishment of offshore structures and encouraging inward investment, is now a significant element of the economy.
www.ocra-seychelles.com /seychelles_ibc/seychellesibc.asp   (1033 words)

  
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Seychelles is made of extraordinary islands with unique flora and fauna, paradise of rare species of animals, blue lagoons and unforgettable beaches.
Seychelles is located in an archipelago of 115 coral and granite islands scattered in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
The Seychelles, are a group of islands situated between the equator and Comoros Islands.
www.shoortravel.com /french/sycmaru.html   (312 words)

  
 Seychelles.com - FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Seychelles is a group of 115 granite and coral islands that lie between 4° and 10° south of the equator and between 480km and 1,600km from the east coast of Africa in the western Indian Ocean.
As the Seychelles islands are blessed with a warm, tropical climate year-round, it’s always a good time to visit, although different times of year may be better suited to your particular interests.
The Seychelles Sailing Cup, an international sailing event, is scheduled for January with the International Fishing Competition commencing in March.
www.seychelles.com /en/home/faq.php   (2437 words)

  
 Island Seychelles Mahe Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The International airport of Seychelles is located in Mahé close to Victoria the capital.
It was built by the English.It has only one runway 3/31 which has a length of 2987 meters.There is also an airport in Praslin, with scheduled flight to Mahé.
The airport was reopened in June 2001; it has been renovated because the number of planes increased.
www.island-seychelles.com /mahe_airport.html   (71 words)

  
 Seychelles International Airport | Airport Guide | iExplore.com
The airport is located 10km (6 miles) south east of Victoria on the island of Mahe
There are 40 short-term and 106 long-term parking spaces at the airport with direct access to terminal buildings.
Located 5 km (3 miles) north of the airport, the Wharf Hotel and Marina (tel: 670 700) is a brand new luxury hotel halfway between the airport and Victoria.
www.iexplore.com /airportguides/Seychelles/SEZ/Overview   (512 words)

  
 DiveTravel.com / Seychelles Diving Tours, Seychelles Scuba Tours, Seychelles Dive Adventures
The Seychelles consist of 92 islands located in the Indian Ocean 575 miles northeast of Madagascar and 1000 miles due east of Mombasa, Kenya.
Geologists say the Seychelles are formed of pre-Cambrian granite more than 650 million years old, while the outlying islands are fossilized coral.
In addition, the Seychelles are known for their giant tortoises.
www.divetravel.com /destinations/seychelles.asp   (356 words)

  
 Air Seychelles, the specialist of the Indian Ocean islands
Air Seychelles is the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles.
During the twenty years that have passed since the first service in 1983 Air Seychelles became a well-established international airline with one of the youngest fleet in the Indian Ocean, operating to 7 destinations on three continents.
Air Seychelles acquires a Boeing 757 to serve Madrid, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mumbai and Singapore.
www.airseychelles.net /flightinfo/index.html   (422 words)

  
 Seychelles General Information - Economy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The vulnerability of the tourist sector was illustrated by the sharp drop in 1991-92 due largely to the Gulf war.
Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is 10km south of Victoria, Mahé.
International air services are provided by Air Seychelles, Air France, British Airways, Kenya Airways, Air Mauritius, Aeroflot and Condor.
www.sey.net /gen_econ.htm   (1060 words)

  
 Seychelles Safaris, Cruise, Beach Holidays, Sea Birds, Sailing, Wind Surfing, Diving
Airport tax coupons are also available at the banks and travel agents locally.
The Seychelles are free of tropical diseases such as malaria, bilharzias, typhoid and dysentery.
Visas are issued upon arrival at Seychelles International Airport and is normally valid for a period of one month.
www.kisimasafaris.com /seychelles/essentials.htm   (290 words)

  
 Seychelles International Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seychelles International Airport (IATA: SEZ, ICAO: FSIA) is located on the island of Mahé, Seychelles near the capital city of Victoria.
Seychelles International is the home of Air Seychelles.
 This article about an African airport is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seychelles_International_Airport   (89 words)

  
 Air Seychelles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Air Seychelles is the national airline of Seychelles, an island nation in the Indian Ocean just to the east of Tanzania.
The airline was established on 15 September 1977 as Seychelles Airlines and adopted the present title in March 1979.
In the wake of the December 2004 tsunami, Air Seychelles reduced schedules to the Maldives.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Air_Seychelles   (245 words)

  
 Seychelles Travel Resource Guide
Seychelles Travel with basics info for Seychelles in particular Seychelles visas, communication channels, languages, money, what to wear among other interesting issues related to Seychelles Travel.
The Seychelles offers a healthy climate and malaria, yellow fever, cholera and other diseases common in tropical environments are not a problem.
Visitors entering Seychelles from countries where yellow fever is prevalent need an international certificate of vaccination.
www.africapoint.com /travel/seychelles.htm   (1379 words)

  
 Seychelles International Trust and related information :: ocra
The first French settlement was established on St. Anne Island on the 27th August 1770.In 1814 the Seychelles, along with Mauritius, were ceded to Great Britain under the terms of the Treaty of Paris.
After completing the documents required for a Trust, a declaration by the Trustees is to be made to the authorities confirming that the settlor is not resident of the Seychelles, the Trust property does not include immoveable property situated in the Seychelles and the Trust qualifies as an International Trust.
The assets of the trust can be anything other than a property situated in the Seychelles or any shares, debentures, or any interests in any body incorporated under the law of a country other than Seychelles or an International Business Company or another International Trust.
www.ocra-seychelles.com /seychelles_trust/seychelles_international_trust.asp   (649 words)

  
 Seychelles Casino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Beach Resort and Casino boasts of lush tropical gardens and pristine white beaches which are just 15 km from Seychelles International Airport and a mere 5 km from the capital of Victoria.
Casino des Iles is in Praslin, Seychelles is open from 19:00 to 03:00 on every day except on Sunday, when its open from 0:00 to 03:00.
It offers a magnificent setting for holidays as well as for banquets and conferences as it is situated in the most untouched southern part of the island.
www.seychellescasino.com   (254 words)

  
 Seychelles International Airport - Airport Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A renovation project was completed in June 2006 that expanded the International Terminal and the duty-free facilities, added a new lounge and gave most of the airport a more traditional, Seychelloise Creole feel.
Internet facilities can be found on the first floor of the international departure lounge and wireless Internet access in all of the international terminal.
Located 5 km (3 miles) north of the airport, the Wharf Hotel & Marina (tel: 670 700) is a new luxury hotel halfway between the airport and Victoria.
www.worldtravelguide.net /airport/airport_guide.ehtml?o=416&NAV_guide_class=AirportGuide&NAV_Airport=416   (473 words)

  
 Passenger Opinions about Seychelles International Airport
The airport has had a makeover which, although not entirely finished, is very pleasing.
Avoid entering immigration until the last possible minute as you will wait at the only boarding gate which is one big glass fishbowl of a room with a tiny duty free, A Rip off Tanzanite shop from South Africa and a bar serving squishy sandwiches.
Nothing really has changed at Mahe Airport since it was built some decades ago.
www.airlinequality.com /Airports/Airport_forum/sez.htm   (462 words)

  
 L'Union Internationale des Architectes
Mauritian architect Gaétan Siew, was elected President of the International Union of Architect during the UIA General Assembly which took place in Istanbul (Turkey), from 8 to 10 July 2005.
Striking examples are his master plans for the international airport in Mauritius, for the Chinese neighbourhood in Port Louis and the terminal of the Seychelles international airport.
On the international scene, he was member of the UIA Council from 1993 to 2002, and was elected first Vice-President of the Union, during the General Assembly in Berlin, in 2002.
www.uia-architectes.org /texte/england/UIA/1-gaetanpdt.html   (259 words)

  
 News from Air Seychelles
SEYCHELLES Holidays: Air Seychelles is launching its brand new "Seychelles Holidays" brochure in the UAE and other Gulf area states.
SEYCHELLES PLUS Frequent Flyer Programme: Visitors to the Air Seychelles websites can now join on line and view their statements on line.
Air links between India and Seychelles were once served by Air India between 1976 and 1988 and Air Seychelles also operated a weekly service on its then Boeing 757 from 1993 to 1996 when the aircraft was returned.
www.airseychelles.net /news/news.html   (706 words)

  
 Manila International Airport - TravelPuppy.com
Close to the old terminal is the new Centennial Terminal II, serving as the international and domestic hub for the national carrier, Philippine Airlines.
Parking is available in front of the International Passenger Terminal (parking A, B and C) and in front of Centennial Terminal 2.
The airport is improving its facilities for those passengers with hearing disabilities and those visually-impaired.
travelpuppy.com /philippines/manila/international-airport.htm   (665 words)

  
 Virtual Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
ARRIVING at Seychelles International Airport (SIA) today, it seems hard to believe it is less than 30 years since the first aircraft landed at Mahé.
In 1998, the airport handled more than 602,500 passengers, over 322,623 of them on international flights and 280,354 hopping between Mahé and 10 outer islands.
With its network of flights and a reputation for efficient handling, SIA has the potential to become a hub for the Indian Ocean region.
www.virtualseychelles.sc /busi/busi_infra_airtrans.htm   (372 words)

  
 International Civil Aviation Organization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), an agency of the United Nations, codifies the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth.
In addition, the ICAO defines the protocols for air accident investigation followed by transport safety authorities in countries signatory to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, commonly known as the Chicago Convention.
The ICAO should not be confused with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade organization for airlines also headquartered in Montreal.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/International_Civil_Aviation_Organization   (593 words)

  
 OffshoreNet: Africa Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
International attention paid to the Sahara is extremely slight and sporadic, intensifying only when the UN security council extends the mandate of its mission, Minurso, which was originally tasked with preparing that elusive referendum.
According to the history of Seychelles, it was the Arabs who first navigated the waters around the Seychelles as early as the 19th century.
The Seychelles is a signatory to the Lome TV convention benefiting from the provisions of the convention, a member state of the African Caribbean Pacific countries, and a signatory to the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, which protects all investors from expropriation.
www.offshorenet.com /blog/africa   (6705 words)

  
 UNESCO/IOC Indian Ocean Tsunami Post tsunami field survey site
The Republic of Seychelles and the archipelago of the same name comprise some 155 islands lying in the western Indian Ocean north-northeast of Madagascar off the East African coast (Fig.
The granitic islands in the northern group are the subaerial parts of a micro-continent that was formed by rifting from Madagascar in the mid-Cretaceous (Collier et al., 2004).
Another control point, 1704, was established in 1998 on the glide-path at Seychelles International Airport, with an observed ITRF94 ellipsoid elevation of -38.21 m (MAPS geosystems, 1998).
ioc.unesco.org /iosurveys/seychelles/sey3.htm   (1146 words)

  
 AFRICOM: MUSEUMS IN AFRICA: SEYCHELLES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Situated on what is known as the South East Island, the Seychelles Defence Academy is one of the units of Seychelles People’s Defence Forces, which houses the SPDF Museum.The Seychelles People’s Defence Forces (SPDF) was better known from its birth in 1977 as the Seychelles People’s Militia(SPM) and the Seychelles People’s Liberation Army(SPLA).
The SPDF Museum is Seychelles own and only museum to tell the story of the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces technology and armaments.
A model of the Victory Monument representing the Victory of Seychelles Forces over the mercenaries during the 1981 November 25, Mercenary Aggression is centered in the hall.
www.africom.museum /museums/seychelles-spdf.html   (502 words)

  
 Plan Seychelles Travel with Into Seychelles.com - accommodation, restaurant, flights, honeymoon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Seychelles offer all types of accommodations – from budget inns to elegant resorts, there is a hotel to suit everyone’s taste.
The mid range accommodations found in the Seychelles offer very basic accommodation facilities and are mostly in the three star ranges as there is no hotel grading system in place on the islands.
The Seychelles are a popular choice for honeymooners and those wanting to get married in a tropical paradise.
www.intoseychelles.com /seychelles_travel.html   (882 words)

  
 Water Babies Sailing Club Seychelles Cruise Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Warning--- Seychelles is alluring but too many people believe that the sky-high airfares they find on the Internet are for real.
Other airlines serving Seychelles with their own equipment include British Airways, Air Mauritius, Kenya Airways, Aeroflot and Air Austral.
Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) is located 6 miles (10km) south of Victoria on Mahe.
www.wbsc.org /html/w-bsey_air_info.html   (371 words)

  
 Seychelles NATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The two Japanese-made R250,000 apiece vehicles are additional equipment, which will help the Seychelles International Airport on Mahe and the Praslin Airport to meet the legal requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
The airport’s chief fire officer Marc Brutus said that the ambulances will also be used to assist passengers of the different airlines as well as the more than 400 staff working at the two airports.
Mr Brutus said that the new ambulance which will be allocated to the Seychelles International Airport will replace the old one, which has been in operation for the last 16 years, while Praslin airport will get its first ambulance.
www.nation.sc /index1024.php?art=6379   (366 words)

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