Inflight Magazine Of Air Seychelles April-June 2021
Inflight magazine of Air Seychelles April-June 2021
[ CEO’S WELCOME ]Dear Guests,Welcome aboard!Over the past three months, due to extended closure of borders across the airline’s network,Air Seychelles operated cargo, repatriation and charter flights on demand. Despite the unprecedentedoperating environment, even when working from home, we remained determined to fly the CreoleSpirit high.Behind the scenes, apart from working with key stakeholders to prepare for the reopening ofSeychelles, various prospects were also analysed within the region, ensuring the airline seizes the rightopportunity when the markets bounce back.In fact, with Seychelles open to all visitors across the globe, I am pleased to announce that thebeautiful colours of the Air Seychelles livery is also back in the sky.Since 26 March 2021, the airline has been operating a new weekly seasonal service from DubaiInternational Airport to the Seychelles, conveniently timed on Fridays and Saturdays. Planned until29 May 2021, the flight provides UAE travellers a full week of complete relaxation and adventure inthe Seychelles.After one year of absence on the route, on 8 April 2021, the Seychelles flag carrier also resumedcommercial passenger services to Mumbai. The flights, scheduled twice a week, enables business andleisure travellers to book a short or extended holiday in the Seychelles.Regardless of vaccination status, all visitors are welcome into the Seychelles with no quarantine uponarrival and only a negative PCR test certificate conducted 72 hours prior to travelling is required.Great news indeed, and together with our crew and ground services team, we are all excited towelcome you back onboard. Remember, as the situation remains dynamic, wear your mask at all timeswhen travelling with Air Seychelles as your safety is of paramount importance to us.Thank you for choosing to fly with Air Seychelles and have a great trip.Flying theCreole Spirithigh.Remco AlthuisChief Executive Officer2021 april - june/Silhouette/1
CO N T E N T SFEATURES11Dubai’s ‘magnificent seven’Spectacular theme parks offer a rangeof activities for young and old, tourists andlocals alike.18A land of natural wondersA country whose history and culture can beheard in the whispering of the wind along thehallowed walls of its iconic landmarks.extraordinary24AnexperienceAn ideal adventure for those waiting for aflight connection or with an extra hour ontheir hands in their day’s programme.28A culinary journeyIf you’re looking for an enigmatic taste ofthe Indian Ocean, you’re in luck. For thesefine-dining destinations will ensure you won’tgo hungry 34Art and AboutIn and around Africa’s economic engine you’llfind plenty of green spaces filled with publicart.41Go glampingThe growing desire for authenticity and localimmersion when we travel. We want to slowdown. We want simplicity.46A quiet, understated gemBirds skimming over the lake.Youngsters cycling happily along. There is nobetter way to start a Bhopal day.ancient arts andcrafts52TheA wide variety of arts and crafts, manycatering for the tourist trade, is still practisedin the Maldives.2/Silhouette/april - june 2021
CO N T EN T SHM Silhouette Cover ht magazine of Air Seychelles April-June 2021Founding PublisherMohamed AminEditorial DirectorRukhsana HaqEditorRoger BarnardEditorial AssistantCecilia WanjikuCreative DesignerSam KimaniProduction ManagerAzra Chaudhry, LondonProduction AssistantsRachel MusyimiRose JudhaEditorial BoardRukhsana Haq, Adrian Skerrett, Glynn Burridge01 Chief Executive Officer’s messageContributorsGlynn Burridge, Adrian Skerrett, Richard Holmes,Peter Holthusen, Christine Pemberton05 TechnologySilhouette is published quarterly byCamerapix Magazines Limited for Air SeychellesGadgets in 2021.07 Twenty years of island conservationHuge ambitions to create a network of conservation centres across the islands.The beginning of Island Conservation Society.55 Inside Air SeychellesAir Seychelles news, Air Seychelles global offices; International route mapand fleet; Travel tips.HM Silhouette Cover Apr2019-Approved.pdf108/03/2019PO Box 386, Mahé, SeychellesTelephone: ( 248) 4391000Fax: ( 248) 4224305www.airseychelles.comCamerapix Magazines LimitedPO Box 45048, 00100, GPO Nairobi, KenyaTelephone: 254 (20) 4448923/4/5Fax: 254 (20) 4448818Email: creative@camerapix.co.keEditorial and Advertising Office:Camerapix Magazines (UK) Limited32 Friars Walk, SouthgateLondon N14 5LPTelephone: 44 (20) 8361 2942Mobile: 44 7756 340730Email: om16:41Correspondence on editorial and advertising mattersmay be sent to either of the above addresses.Inflight magazine of Air Seychelles April-June 2021 2021. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may bereproduced by any means without permission in writing fromthe publisher. While every care is taken to ensure accuracyin preparing Silhouette, the publisher and Air Seychelles takeno responsibility for any errors or omissions contained in thispublication.Cover imageWhite sandy Baie Lazare beach, Mahé.Photo SHUTTERSTOCK2021 april - june/Silhouette/3
tech talkGadgets in 2021Samsung Smart Monitor M7 seriesThis new ultra-HD display from Samsung ticks every box. The M7is essentially a hybrid between a monitor for a Mac or PC and aSmart TV. It connects to a laptop via a single USB-C cable, whichwill power it too; there’s no need to plug it into the wall. At nightit can pull a stream from your smartphone via Wi-Fi or access yourstreaming service of choice via the built-in Smart Hub software.The M7 comes with a TV remote too and built-in speakers for somereasonable sound (though you might want to add a soundbar to theequation). Price: From USD 550.00Grado GT220wireless earbudsThe GT220 wirelessearbuds from theBrooklyn-based, familyrun Grado makes themost out of your music. Theearbuds handle the big bassyelectronic beats of Run the Jewelsjust as well as they delicate, breathy vocals of Nick Hakim. All thehighs and lows have room to be heard.Half the reason they sound so good is down to the fit. The earbudstwist into place with ease and sit there comfortably for hours,without any danger of falling out. There’s six hours of listening timebetween charges and another 30 hours of charge held in the case.There are plenty of extra features too, like wireless charging, touchcontrols and a degree of waterproofing. Price: From USD 345.00The world’s most advanced health wearableWithings ScanWatchScanWatch is the first hybrid smartwatch to continuously scanvital parameters to detect heart health conditions and help improveoverall fitness.By proactively scanning your heart, ScanWatch monitors heartbeatand lets you know if any irregular rhythm or rate is detected.The ScanWatch’s traditional clock face hides some of the mostadvanced technology. The medical grade ECG and oximeter takecontinual readings to provide a measure of the health of your heartand respiratory system. It’s looking for signals that might suggestyou suffer from arrhythmia or apnoea, conditions that for a largenumber of people go undiagnosed.The automatic activity detection onboard, spots what type of exerciseyou’re doing and GPS to log the routes you take. The watch is waterresistant up to 50 metres deep.Its battery life will last around 30 days between charges. It also hasa vibrating, silent alarm. Price: From USD 285.00The future of health is on your wristMeasure your blood oxygen level with a revolutionary new sensorand app. Take an ECG anytime, anywhere. See your fitness metricsat a glance with the enhanced Always – On Retina display. WithApple Watch Series 6 on your wrist, a healthier more active, moreconnected life is within reach.Your blood oxygen level is a key indicator of your overall wellness.It can help you understand how well your body is absorbing oxygenand the amount of oxygen delivered to your body, You can takeon-demand readings of your oxygen as well as background readingsday and night.2021 april - june/Silhouette/5
tech talkWith the ECG app, Appel Watch Series 6 is capable of generating anECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram. It’s a momentousachievement for a wearable device that can provide critical data fordoctors and peace of mind for you.The new Sleep app helps you establish a regular bedtime routine andkeep track of your sleep trends night after night.When it comes to staying fit, knowledge is power. Get inspiration tokeep moving and track your workout metrics more precisely than ever– in the water, at the gym, or out on the road. Series 6 is Appel Watchat its best to help you be your best. Price: From USD 379.00Zoom for Home – DTEN MEIf the ‘new normal’ means more time chatting to colleagues andfamily online, then you’ve no doubt got used to making calls via thevideo conferencing app Zoom. It seems to work perfectly well onlaptops and mobiles, but Zoom has other ideas. They’ve seen fit torelease a giant 27-inch touchscreen device purely to make Zoomcalls easier.It includes three wide-angle cameras for high-resolution videocalls, an eight-microphone array for clearer audio and can be usedindependently of any other device as well as a second monitor.Price: From USD 600.00Apple AirPods ProAirPods Pro have been designedto deliver Active NoiseCancellation for immersivesound, transparency mode soyou can hear your surroundings,and a customisable fit for all-daycomfort. Just like AirPods, AirPodsPro connect magically to your iPhoneor Apple Watch. And they’re ready to useright out of the case.Incredibly light noise-cancelling headphones, AirPods Pro block outyour environment so you can focus on what you’re listening to. AirPodsPro use two microphones, an outward-facing microphone and aninward-facing microphone, to create superior noise cancellation.Sound quality has stepped up a notch offering something that’s morebalanced. A custom-built high-excursion, low-distortion driver deliverspowerful bass. A super efficient high dynamic range amplifier producespure, incredibly clear sound while also extending battery life. AndAdaptive EQ automatically tunes music to suit the shape of your ear fora rich, consistent listening experience. Price: From USD 350.006/Silhouette/april - june 2021Fitbit Charge 4As well as a new touchscreen, GPSand NFC as standard, the new FitbitCharge 4 comes with a special trickup its sleeve (or yours given it’s awrist-mounted wearable).By tweaking its software, Fitbitnow uses its pulse monitoringhardware to keep an eye on thevolume of oxygen in your blood.There’s not a lot of use in this in thegym – unless you train at the topof a mountain where the air’s a bitthinner – but the reading can beuseful in diagnosing sleep apnoea,a condition where people stopbreathing in the middle of the night.Price: From USD 150.00
nature & wildlife1Twenty years of islandconservationWORDS: ADRIAN SKERRETTTwenty years ago, a small group of committed individuals came together to form a newconservation organisation dedicated to protecting the outer islands of Seychelles. Thisgroup had little or no funds but huge ambitions to create a network of conservationcentres across the islands. This was the beginning of Island Conservation Society.n 2001, apart from the World Heritage Site of Aldabra, there hadnever been any sustained conservation endeavours on the moreremote islands of Seychelles. Many were heavily degraded after nearlytwo centuries of human settlement. Now the new industry of tourismwas replacing the old agricultural way of life. There was an opportunity torate the environment not as an asset to be exploited to exhaustion, butone with a greater economic value when cherished and protected.On 10 April 2001, Island Conservation Society (ICS) was created. An MoU(Memorundum of Understanding) was signed with Islands DevelopmentCompany (IDC), the Seychelles government parastatal managers of theouter islands. This established a long-term basis for cooperation andassistance between the parties to conserve, restore and enhance islandecosystems and their associated marine environment.ICS developed a partnership model, registering 12 foundations withrepresentatives on their boards from all sides, including ICS, investorsin the islands, IDC and the Ministry of Environment. The driving forceof the foundations is conservation funded by responsible ecotourism.Endowment funds have been established to pay for environmental workon each island, with money coming from a conservation levy on guests,landing fees from visitors, environmental tours and donations. Underthis model businessmen, scientists and government representativesare brought together to contribute their expertise towards achievingcommon goals. In 2012, at an international forum convened in SouthAfrica, this ICS model for the outer islands with focus on conservationwas described as ‘exemplary’.One year after the birth of ICS, as Founding Chairman, I met withrepresentatives of Royal Society for Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) of UK,owners of Aride Island, the largest nature reserve of the granitic islandsof Seychelles. We proposed that ICS should take over management ofAride. Despite being such a young organisation, RSWT were persuadedthat ICS had the expertise to manage and safeguard the island. A trialmanagement by ICS was agreed with a long list of conservation and2021 april - june/Silhouette/7
n a t u erse c &a pwa idled l i f e2management targets to be achieved. In 2007, after successful completionof these targets, the freehold was granted to ICS.Aride is one of the most important seabird colonies in the Indian Ocean,with around half a million birds of up to 10 species. These include theworld’s largest populations of Tropical Shearwater and Lesser Noddyand Seychelles largest population of Roseate Tern (of race arideensis,named after the island). There is a spectacular roost of thousands of nonbreeding frigatebirds of two species. There are five endemic land birdsincluding the world’s largest population of Seychelles Warbler. Aride alsosupports a range of endemic reptiles, including exceptional densities ofWright’s Skink and Seychelles Skink. About 30 Hawksbill and a few GreenTurtles nest annually along the beach crest. Seychelles Whip Spider andGiant Millipede are prominent among the invertebrates, while the waterstick-insect Ranatra grandocula is endemic to Seychelles and the spiderAridella bowleri is known only from Aride. Of more than 100 plant speciesrecorded at Aride, most significant is Wright’s Gardenia, an elegant smalltree with over 1,000 individuals. Although introduced to other Seychellesislands, this is the world’s only naturally-occurring and self-sustainingpopulation.Meanwhile, conservation work in the outer islands began in earnest.The first major project was led by founding trustee Gerard Rocamora8/Silhouette/april - june 2021and funded by the Fonds Français pour l’Environnement Mondial with atotal budget 1,000,000. Major achievements were the eradication of ratson many islands including several at Cosmoledo Atoll. Cats and other alienspecies were eradicated, Seychelles White-eyes were introduced to Northand terrapins introduced to both North and Aride Islands. Habitats wererestored with thousands of native trees planted, alien species removedand important Management Plans produced.Over the years, ICS has established conservation centres on four otherislands. Major conservation projects are continually being built by staffat the ICS head office at Pointe Larue on Mahé. Twelve foundations havebeen registered as partnerships for conservation on 12 islands or islandgroups, to be activated when funding becomes available.The first Island Conservation Centre in the outer islands of Seychelleswas established at Alphonse Atoll in 2007, 400 kilometres southwest ofVictoria. It is famous for world class fly-fishing and game fishing. Thereare feeding grounds for migrant waders and Black-naped Terns breedon neighbouring St. François. Migrant and vagrant birds are frequentlyrecorded including several species recorded nowhere else in Seychelles.The St. François lagoon ecosystem holds high densities of crustaceans andsea cucumbers and fish including large numbers of sharks of species nowscarce in Seychelles due to over-fishing. This is one of the most important
nature & wildlife3foraging areas for immature turtles in the western Indian Ocean, anda world-class fly-fishing site. Offshore waters provide rich seabird andcetacean feeding grounds and support good populations of pelagic andreef wall predators such as tuna, marlin and sailfish.In 2008, a centre was opened at Desroches, the largest island in theAmirantes, 230 kilometres southwest of Victoria. The eastern end is beingrestored by removing alien species and replanting with native broadleaftrees. This will help restore the biodiversity of the island and createhabitats for species to be introduced elsewhere on the island. Since theestablishment of a Conservation Centre, turtle populations have shownsigns of increase. The Tortoise Sanctuary hosts Aldabra Giant Tortoisesand there is a Discovery Centre featuring information on Seychelles historyand natural history.5endemic plants to the island. Particularly noteworthy are two endemicand Critically Endangered plants, Bwakoulev Silwet and Bouskiya. One ofthe world’s most endangered animals, the Sheath-tailed Bat has its laststronghold on Silhouette. The Seychelles Fruit Bat is also present in largenumbers and there is a significant Hawksbill nesting population. There aretwo endangered amphibians: Seychelles Palm frog (unique to Silhouette)and Thomasset’s frog (restricted to Silhouette and Mahé).A native plants trail has been created by ICS and forest restoration isexpected to benefit native fauna including land birds, invertebrates, andbats. ICS conducts monitoring programmes and turtle patrols, in whichguests of Labriz Resort participate. Mountain hikes, bat observation nightsand nature talks are also conducted.In 2011, Silhouette Island Conservation Centre was opened. Silhouetteis the third largest island of the granitic group and the fifth largest inSeychelles as a whole, yet the human impact is much less significantthan elsewhere. Mount Dauban rises to 740 metres and is the secondhighest summit in Seychelles. About 93 percent of the island has beendeclared as a National Park. About one-third of the almost 200 species ofplants recorded at Silhouette are Seychelles endemics including severalFarquhar Island Conservation Centre opened in 2014 at Farquhar Atoll,770 kilometres south of Victoria, the largest true atoll of Seychelles.Today, commercial copra production on the island has ceased andtourism, especially fly-fishing, has been identified as a replacementsource of income for the atoll. The uninhabited islands of Farquhar andsurrounding waters form an Important Bird Area. Goëlettes is the mostnotable island, with a huge seasonal colony of about 200,000 – 400,000pairs of Sooty Tern, about 10,000 pairs of Brown Noddy and smaller462021 april - june/Silhouette/9
nature & wildlife7numbers of Lesser Noddy and Roseate Tern. Black-naped Tern also breedhere, a discovery made by ICS. There is a huge population of Red-footedBoobies, including white-tailed brown morph, which breeds nowhere elsein Seychelles. The abundance of some grouper species is enormous, up to30 that of the granitics. In particular, the density of Napoleon Wrasse isphenomenal, possibly the highest in the world. Offshore, at certain timesof year, there are spawning aggregations of thousands of CamouflageGrouper and Brown-marbled Grouper. This is in sharp contrast to otherparts of the world where many aggregations have totally collapsed.IMAGES COURTESY OF ADRIAN SKERRETTEICS has also produced a range of material and books including OuterIslands of Seychelles published by Camerapix Publishers InternationalLimited-. There are ambitious plans to open a centre covering Astove
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