Seychelles: Garden of Eden in the Indian Ocean, Sixth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides) [Paperback]

Sarah Carpin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Odyssey Guides | Publication Date: March 14, 2005

- Sixth edition
- Written with a special appreciation of Seychellois history and culture
- Green Seychelles: ecotourism and natural history
- Literary excerpts and sidebars illuminate the local culture
- Best beaches, diving and water-sports on outer island resorts
- Tips for "barefoot luxury" honeymoons
- The best mountain walks
- Practical advice on the best food and hotels
- 109 color photographs
- 8 clear and detailed maps

Editorial Reviews

Review

An excellent and in-depth guide offering an insight into the history, culture, mysticism and the legends concerning these fascinating islands. -- Publishing News

About the Author

Sarah Carpin is a British journalist and radio broadcaster who lived and worked in Seychelles for many years before returning to Sussex, England where she is now based. Paul Turcotte is a Seychelles-based photographer whose work has appeared in many international magazines. He is also involved with film production for companies shooting on location in the region.

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Odyssey Pubns; 6 edition (March 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9622177522
• ISBN-13: 978-9622177529
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,345,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Travel > Africa > Seychelles

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars for the Seychelles islands and to Sarah Carpin, June 2, 2011

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Dalton C. Rocha (Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Seychelles: Garden of Eden in the Indian Ocean, Sixth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides) (Paperback)

I read this excellent book, here in Brazil. This excellent book has more than 200 photos with colour and some good maps also with colour. The woman that wrote this book, Sarah Carpin, made an excellent book. Please, I don't have money to go to the Seychelles islands, but I live in a Brazilian city with an ocean similar to these islands' ocean.
I saw dozens of beaches, but the Seychellian beaches with photos in this book are excellent. The text of this book is also excellent.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Beautiful Place on Earth, October 16, 2008

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Natalie Johnson "NattyOffender" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seychelles: Garden of Eden in the Indian Ocean, Sixth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides) (Paperback)

Ahhh Seychelles, my dream destination. This book is very informative and has beautiful pictures. I can sit back, open this book, and dream about the day I finally make it there. Someday!

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dreaming of Paradise, November 9, 2006

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Joseph T. Apicelli Jr. - See all my reviews
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This book is one of the most helpful when planning a trip to an exotic place. The pictures tell the story. I can't wait to take the family to the Seychelle Islands.