Located near the East African coast, the Seychelles form an archipelago of 115 islands, scattered across the Indian Ocean. The islands maintain a vibrant ethnic diversity and a strong French Creole influence is evident in culture, custom and cuisine.

The official languages are French and English, along with Seychellois Creole. The time zone is just four hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, which means minimal jet lag and less downtime when arriving from European and Asian destinations.