Book excerpt: This guide explores the Seychelles, a group of 115 islands which lie 1600km off the east coast of Africa. Focusing on the main island of Mahe, home to the international airport and the capital, Victoria, and its satellites Praslin and La Digue this guide also features Silhouette Island, Bird Island and Denis Island. Berlitz Pocket Guide Seychelles is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the country has to offer. Inside Seychelles Pocket Guide: � Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. � Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. � A Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the country. � What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from chartering a boat around the islands and scuba diving, to walking in national parks, catching a folk performance or working your way around stylish bars. � Essential information on the islands' culture, including a brief history. � Eating Out covers the island's best cuisine. � Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. � A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.