Description: Far from any continental landmass, the islands of Seychelles have long been likened to a string of pearls set in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. An ecological treasure trove awaits the visitor to these islands where unique fauna and flora have been left to evolve undisturbed by man until the last 200 years. There must be few places in the world where whole islands are devoted to the conservation of birds or where you can experience the primeval aura of a World Heritage site reputed to be the original Garden of Eden.