{"id":14209,"date":"2026-10-04T07:33:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T07:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sienteafrica.com\/destination\/seychelles-islands-luxury-travel\/seychelles-praslin\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T13:14:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T13:14:19","slug":"praslin-seychelles","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/sienteafrica.com\/en\/destination\/seychelles-islands-luxury-travel\/praslin-seychelles\/","title":{"rendered":"Praslin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Praslin is the second-largest island in the Seychelles, around 15 minutes by light aircraft or approximately one hour by ferry from Mah\u00e9. It is home to Vall\u00e9e de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and to beaches that are regularly ranked among the most beautiful in the world, including Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its relaxed atmosphere, luxury beachfront resorts and easy access to La Digue make Praslin one of the most complete islands in the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Praslin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vall\u00e9e de Mai:<\/strong>\u00a0a remarkable ancient palm forest where the coco de mer grows naturally. 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