Part two of our Seychelles honeymoon picks up on a new island, La Digue. From Praslin, our first destination, it’s a very short ferry ride to La Digue. This island is the most famous of all because it has the most iconic beaches that make The Seychelles famous. Giant granite boulders follow the coastline and can be meandered through depending on the tides. It’s a giant playground and boy was it fun!

It’s also a playground because the only way to get around the island is by bicycle! Some hotels do have vehicles and golf carts acting as taxis for anyone needing physical accommodations, but otherwise there are cyclists whizzing by every few seconds. It was heartwarming to see whole families riding together to visit various beaches or to do some shopping. Renting a proper bike is highly recommended, however, because they are not created equal. We happened to rent from a company that was newly assembling their bikes as we came to collect them so they were in perfect condition.

La Digue’s famous spots are Anse Source d’Argent, Anse Pierrot, Anse Marron, Anse Songe, Anse Banana, Anse Severe and Anse Réunion – which are all the beaches fully encircling the island. From the main town of La Passe, you’re only ever an hour bike ride to the furthest beach making for a lovely outing each time you explore. The hotels are also walking distance from the ferry terminal, making the whole experience from start to finish feel very quaint and easy going.

While on La Digue, we took a half day to explore beaches, another to do a scuba diving tour, and another to explore the most famous spot, Anse Source d’Argent. There you can take clear water kayak tours and visit where Robinson Crusoe (1988) was filmed.

The only negative experience was during my scuba diving trip when I ended up with the worst seasickness I’ve ever felt. I can’t even say that I “held it together” because my insides definitely did not, but I did make it through two dives and was glad to reach shore as soon as we were finished. The feeling stuck with me the rest of that day, because on an island with water always in view, the horizon appears as if it’s always moving. As if that was not bad enough, Jake opted for fruit bat curry for lunch…not appealing for someone who feels nauseous. Seeing a sea turtle during the scuba dive was the only saving grace that day!

Our last day, we chartered a speedboat to take us snorkeling throughout La Digue’s surrounding smaller islands. It was all fun and games until Jake got the worst sunburn of his life.

Of all the islands in The Seychelles, La Digue was our favorite and I would easily return for an experience there again.

From La Digue, we make our final stop to Mahé, the main island.

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