From the relatively cosmopolitan atmosphere of Mahe, to the extreme tranquility of Desroches, here is Mainsail's five-day itinerary for those thinking of a trip to this paradise getaway.  The journey begins on Mahe, the largest island in the Seychelles, and home to the town of Victoria -- one of the world's smallest and most peaceful capital cities.  A necklace of coral circles the island, providing shade for its 70-strong, picture perfect beaches -- all of which are still refreshingly free from urban development.  Don't miss: Victoria Botanical Gardens. This remarkable park, established in 1901, exhibits a bewildering array of exotic plant-life. Cannon ball trees, with pink flowers on their trunk and, true to name, cannon-ball shaped fruits, flank the park's entrance.  A swift 30-mile sail north brings you to Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles and home to a primeval rainforest that sits, contrastingly, against a smattering of designer boutiques.  The island is most commonly associated with the Coco de Mer palm tree -- known for it's erotic fruits. The female variety produces a huge seed shaped astonishingly like a lady's belly and thighs, while the taller male specimen has a blush-inducing phallic-shaped catkin.  Don't miss: Bon Bon Plume. Perched on one of the Seychelles's most pristine beaches, this seafood restaurant is an exquisite treat for all the senses, with sweeping scenery and the aroma of freshly grilled fish. Roads to the restaurant are too rocky for most cars, leaving it accessible only by boat and creating an additional sense, if one were needed, of fine-dining exclusivity.
Scattered across the topaz blue waters of the Indian Ocean, floating between the east coast of Africa and India's southern tip, are 115 immaculate islands that together encompass the Seychelles.Once