Where is hot in October? Best holiday destinations for autumn sun in 2025

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City view of Victoria in Seychelles

This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2025 shows a Hindu temple in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles. (Xinhua/Han Xu) This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2025 shows a street view in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles. (Xinhua/Han Xu) This photo taken on...

Our pick of the world’s best cruise lines to suit every style of traveller

Choosing a cruise can be complicated. There are countless lines and ships to choose from and each has its own appeal and target audience. Some go all-out to entertain families, with kids’ clubs, extravagant theatre shows, water slides and...

Beautiful islands with 'best beaches in the world' that are 30C in November

Seychelles is known for its stunning beaches and waters(Image: Алексей Облов via Getty Images) October and November are the ideal months to jet off to the stunning island nation of Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, with the weather still balmy but...

Sports, the unstoppable force uniting Seychelles

Sports, the unstoppable force uniting Seychelles As Seychelles moves through a vibrant yet often tense election period, one force continues to rise above political divides and bring the nation together, and that is sports. Recent landmark events...

Understanding Visa-Free, Visa-on-Arrival, and E-Visa; what every traveller should know

Travelling internationally may sound all fun and dreamy, till the real thing shows up–planning, packing, and making sure your documents are in order. Planning and packing are relatively easy tasks, one can always take suggestions from the online...

There and Back Again: Panama City Beach

This September 2025, Margaret and I drove down to Panama City Beach for a few days. I did not remember how white and fine the sand along the beach was. The sand was as fine as powder, with almost no grain at all, more like talcum powder. It was so...

Seychelles: Runoff To Decide Presidency After First Round Stalemate

Home Africa Seychelles: Runoff To Decide Presidency After First Round Stalemate Neither candidate surpassed the 50% threshold required for an outright victory in the first round. The electoral commission said on Sunday that Seychelles’...

Seychelles Presidential Elections 2025: What Is At Stake For India?

The 2025 presidential elections in Seychelles have entered a decisive phase, with results now forcing a runoff between the leading contenders. For Seychelles’ external partners—particularly India—the outcome holds significant implications for...

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election as no candidate secures 50%

The electoral authority has not announced when the rerun election is expected to be held. Published On 28 Sep 202528 Sep 2025 With no outright winner, Seychelles will hold a rerun presidential election after the country’s two main contenders...

Madagascar unrest strands tourists and disrupts regional flights

Violent riots and a citywide curfew in Antananarivo, Madagascar have left groups of tourists—including Dutch travellers—stranded after multiple flight cancellations. Emirates and Turkish Airlines suspended services from Ivato International...

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner

Trying to prevent United Seychelles from returning to power, Ramkalawan seeks a second term as the leader of Africa’s smallest country. His governing Linyon Demokratik Seselwa party campaigned on economic recovery, social development and...

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner

VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — With no outright winner in Seychelles’ presidential electio n, the country will hold a rerun vote between the two main contenders, the electoral authority said Sunday. Opposition figure Patrick Herminie received 48.8%...

Post Office Travel Money spotlights Asia as best value travel region 2025

Asia is a bargain bet for British holidaymakers in 2025 once again says Post Office Travel Money's latest Long Haul Holiday Report, but there are interesting price falls in the Caribbean too. Olivia Palamountain reports British travellers seeking...

Seychelles votes in general election dominated by economy, environment and drug crisis

The people of Seychelles voted Saturday in an election to choose a new leader and parliament, with President Wavel Ramkalawan seeking a second term in Africa’s smallest country. Ramkalawan's chief political rival, Patrick Herminie of the United...

Seychelles President Ramkalawan seeks second term as people vote in African tourist haven

A police officer casts his vote at the English River School in Victoria, Seychelles. | Photo Credit: AP The people of Seychelles voted on Saturday (September 27, 2025) in an election to choose a new leader and Parliament, with President Wavel...

Seychelles president seeks a second term as people vote in African tourist haven

Seychelles president seeks a second term as people vote in African tourist haven

VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — The people of Seychelles voted Saturday in an election to choose a new leader and parliament, with President Wavel Ramkalawan seeking a second term in Africa’s smallest country. Ramkalawan’s chief political rival,...

The best luxury Advent calendars for 2025

The days when Cadbury’s Advent calendars adorned every mantelpiece across the country are long past. Today, Advent calendars come in every shape and size imaginable, filled with everything from crafts and clothing to cosmetics and confectionery....

Seychelles votes amidst backdrop of drug and environmental concerns

Early voting has commenced across the island nation of Seychelles, setting the stage for a pivotal election where voters are weighing pressing domestic issues like a worsening drug crisis and environmental threats as they choose their next...