Seychelles is a beautiful set of islands that would seem to have popped right out of a postcard. There are plenty of things to do here – walk the trails, ride a horse, or go for a beach picnic which many a resort in Seychelles offer. However, there is one activity that no one foregoes: shopping.

When it comes to shopping, you are likely to be shopping for memorabilia, something authentic and representative of Seychelles. It is not a stretch to say that Seychelles has the widest range of handicrafts and memorabilia that an exotic destination has to offer. Authentic handicrafts could be a bar of soap that has been carved to perfection, a bottle of perfume that smells of the island itself, local liquor to remind you of the intoxicating vacation, or even an artsy bottle filled with coloured sand sourced from the beautiful beaches you walked on. The craftspeople of Seychelles have taken creativity to a whole new level with their range of souvenirs. Best of all, the islands are of such size that you will be able to meet and greet these sculptors and painters in person.

Another idea to shop in Seychelles is something that reminds you of an activity you did. If you enjoyed horse riding, you could purchase a model of your favourite horse; if you happened to take a cooking class at AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa and fell in love with the local cuisine, your fridge magnet could be the favourite vegetable to cook with. There are plenty of quirky and interesting ways to make purchases in Seychelles. Of course, when it comes to the people back home, they would be ecstatic to receive a bottle of salty Seychelles fragrance; better yet, cook them a Creole local style and make sure you source all your spices from Seychelles before leaving.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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