Getting To Know Ghana!

Getting to know Ghana! If I tell you that you are on a river drifting down to the Atlantic Ocean and that you boarded this boat by Akosombo dam then which river are you on? 

And The Answer Is?

 The Mighty Volta River

 The Volta is a river in western Africa that drains into the Gulf of Guinea. It has three main tributaries—the Black Volta, White Volta and Red Volta. The river gave its name to French Upper Volta and then the Republic of Upper Volta before that country was renamed Burkina Faso in 1984.

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More Info On the Seychelles? Contact A Tourism Ambassador Nearest You!

mike.v@seytouramb.sc

 Mike Valentin in Texas

myrtile.w@seytouramb.sc

Myrtle Webb in San Jose California

leonie.n@seytouramb.sc

Leonie Naylor in Michigan

Seychelles continues to be talked about by both the tourist trade and interested visitors to the islands.  What with the success of the completed Carnavale de Victoria for 2011, the announcement for next year's event and even bigger perhaps the Royal Honeymoon of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ( aka William & Kate ) to the sandy shores of the Seychelles, makes these islands indeed a 'must' do item for one and all!

We are happy today to update our blog with the contact emails of a few of the Seychelles Tourism Ambassadors who volunteer their time to promote the Seychelles brand.  This is your opportunity to contact them directly should there be an interest about a trip to the Seychelles or even if you are not planning to visit but merely curious.... go ahead and make a contact.

Even The Seychelles Has Teddy's! Bring One Home Today!

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Travel To Togo! Meet Eunice Our Rep.

Its been over a year new and for that time indeed its been a pleasure to know more and more about Eunice Mawussi our LTC Representative for travel!  A gifted person whose passion in music, God, writing and country stands out loud and clear.  This update we are very pleased to dedicate to Eunice so that you as well may get to know more about Eunice, her inspirations and where she is from which is the shores of Togo in West Africa! 

"People live their whole life not knowing that God has placed a call upon their life. Others heard the call but would never answer it. God has an established unique call for each one of us, but we often fail to respond giving excuses. The requirements seem too demanding despite the Grace available to us, so we move on with our lives pretending we never had a call. Believers run away from the great commission of Christ by using “Church” as a substitute for their ministerial aspiration. The church is not the mission field, the world is. The circumstances surrounding the call in a person’s life are discussed within the pages of this book. The Call is a mirror for readers to believe and tune up their lives according to the purpose of God. Eunice felt in deep love with Jesus, which carried her through some unpleasant moments. She responded, and is living “The Call” today. Now the reader has an opportunity to understand that there is a special call to answer whether it is seasonal or lifetime. Her walk of faith is a symbol of Grace and a picture of God’s faithfulness when His Call is being answered. Eunice’s book The Call and album “M’ lovin’ It”" 

All are available at www.eunicemawussi.com

A Little Bit More On Togo! 

 

Togo's culture reflects the influences of its many ethnic groups, the largest and most influential of which are the Ewe, Mina, Tem, Tchamba and Kabre.

In the north there is gently rolling savannah. in the centre of the country there are hills. The south of Togo is characterized by a plateau which reaches to a coastal plain with extensive lagoons and marshes in the south. 

 Get Yourself Booked To Togo Today & For Any Questions Contact Eunice!

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Supporting A Worthy Cause! Fishermen Stand Together To Help Their Own

Supporting A Worthy Cause And So Can You!   

Just over 2 years ago two fishermen set out from the island of Praslin early in the morning just as they had done every morning stretching back over many years of sunrises over our tropical shores, to head out to sea for their daily catch.  Over the years since the beginning of the Seychelles really, these men, hard working men, have become the natural sight and fixture to many small villages along the coast of many of our islands.  So much so that their daily struggles have become almost invisible except of course for when those very efforts at sea under the baking sun or crashing waves and rain are rewarded with bountiful catches.  At that time these men of ours become for the moment the centre of attraction and the talk of the dinner table as families nourish themselves on the catch of the day.

At other times, tragic and sad times, these men of the earth who bravely faced faced great odds, life and limb daily, in surroundings far away from the safety of the shores, and away from the smiling faces of their loved ones, meet the fate perhaps already written for them in their chosen profession, never to return again.

Then at that time once again their names and prowess at sea become for the moment, and for many the moment is brief indeed, the centre of attraction.  A sad moment indeed when friends and customers alike learn of the loss at sea of the brave fisherman, who daily faced the struggles that for many us will never see or experience.

Deeper still is the impact of that loss upon the family of that brave fisherman. Son, brother, father and not just a fisherman in the eyes of the family that he left behind, but salt of their flesh and blood of their tears, their everything.

Often these fishermen and their families rely heavily on the efforts of their labour, so their loss at sea is indeed deeply felt and long suffering for them.

Over two years ago tragedy struck families on the island of Praslin when two such fishermen were lost at sea.  Several days later their small boat was found drifting not far from another island just beyond the reefs.  Despite searches and valiant attempts neither were found.

About a week ago we received a posting of a worthy event which will occur on the 15th of May 2011 which will be held on the island of Praslin itself and by the Praslin Fishermen’s Association relating this story to us and to all on Facebook.

Their message communicated by Mr. Louis Bossy over Facebook was simple.  Let us see how best as a community we can raise awareness to generate interest for the event that they will be hosting at a well known hotel on the island, this in order to raise some funds for the families who to this day still grieve at the loss of their loved ones.

Immediately we felt the impact of this as we are certain you do as well.  That a community of fishermen from a tiny island in the middle of the ocean could reach out over Facebook to not only thousands of fellow Seychellois everywhere but to potentially millions of other ‘friends’ around this globe of ours was fascinating and indeed inspirational.

Once again the plight of these brave men on this small island would come to the center of our ‘universe’ attracting many to their efforts and to the worthy cause.

On the 15th of May the fishing association will gather to raise funds and awareness of not only the loss of life of two brave souls, but as well to help in some way to alleviate the financial burdens of the families who today still suffer.  Mr. Louis Bossy is one of the contacts and can be reached either on Facebook or by calling him directly at telephone number 540001, Seychelles country code 248. 

Our contribution is small in comparison.  To donate a small amount personally, to help with the photo image which you see here, and to take the time to write this small post.  It is indeed a small but worthy effort to do this.  Your contribution can be as well very instrumental to making the event on the 15th of May 2011 a success.  How you do this is of course up to you.  That you did something as well I know would be greatly appreciated by not only the organizers but the family of those who lost their lives in yet another event which at that moment garnered some attention.  Two years on we have the opportunity to acknowledge their worthy contributions.

And this to is another ‘amazing’ moment. When many friends of Seychelles and Seychellois everywhere read about this and took the time to do something!

Thank you.  Raymond St. Ange for UniqueOffersSeychelles!LLC Rosemarie Pothin Ludwig, Seychelles Tourism Ambassador for South East Wisconsin USA

Everyone Says Your 'Amazing'! Prince William & Kate Honeymoon In The Seychelles!

Prince William and Kate Middleton start honeymoon on Seychelles private island

 

 Prince William and Kate Middleton, the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have arrived in the Seychelles for their honeymoon after flying out on a private jet last night. 

Welcome To The Seychelles!  

Story Link Here 

 

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The Thought of Seychelles! It is Amazing! Let's go friends we invite you to post your 'amazing ' photo of the Seychelles! Let's all do this and get the FB world 'pumping' with your 'amazing' Seychelles photo. Please add your amazing comment. Feel free to post on our wall as well! Lets keep the world talking about 'amazing' Seychelles esp since William and Kate are there! :)

Weddings In Unique Locations!

Your Paradise Wedding Awaits

 Seychelles is still by far a destination well worth the time that it takes to get there which for many is but a simple plane ride over!  And from the USA convenient connections via either France, UK, Italy, Germany, or via Dubai or Doha makes the islands within easy reach of North America as well!

For more information about a wedding in the Seychelles Islands or perhaps Ghana or Kenya do contact us today.  

For your life's journey the starting point should start somewhere unique! 

We invite you to read the wonderful story of a couple who recently celebrated their 25th back in the Seychelles!

Couple returns to ‘heavenly’ Seychelles for silver wedding anniversary

A couple from UK returned to what they described as ‘heavenly’ Seychelles this week to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary.

This is not just any vacation: they have returned to the islands where they tied the knot 25 years ago.
Gerard and Angela Barte got married at the Reef Hotel on the bright and sunny afternoon of May 5, 1986.

They took their vows under a traditional thatched gazebo and the lovely and dashing bride was given away by the hotel manager Alain St Ange.

Mr St Ange is today the Seychelles Tourism Board’s chief executive and the couple paid him a surprise visit at his offices at Bel Ombre yesterday morning.

“I can still remember that day when I walked Angela, who was carrying a white umbrella, to the groom. It was a nice, simple but very romantic wedding,” said Mr St Ange.

Gerard and Angela said they couldn’t have picked a better place to declare their love for each other and since then, they have visited the islands again in 2006 and now in 2011.

“We wanted a special location for this very important moment in our lives,” said a smiling Angela, adding: “We wanted somewhere magical, romantic, unique and with plenty of sun and sea. Seychelles was all that.”
Gerard, who is French but married an English bride, said the fact that both their languages were spoken in Seychelles, made them feel a special bond with the islands and they knew this was the place they had been looking for.

“Seychelles is beautiful and we knew we would feel at home here. People are so friendly and we made a lot of friends,” he explained.

Upon their return to the islands in 2006, they decided to spend more days here so as to better appreciate the place and culture, and they took the occasion to renew their vows at the St Paul’s Cathedral.
They are back now for their silver anniversary and though they are not planning anything special, they just feel they have to be here for this milestone.

Since they are now better acquainted with the islands, they are enjoying island hopping as they visit Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.

“We love the islands, the food, the friendly people and everything else that makes this destination very special to us,” they said.

They noted that a lot of developments have taken place in the country but the charm and character that make the islands unique in every sense of the word, still remains.

The couple has a 24-year-old son and since he has never been to Seychelles, they are planning to bring him along next time they visit.

“We have visited other destinations, such as the Caribbean, but Seychelles has the greatest appeal. We have sent a lot of friends to Seychelles and yes, we will be back to visit because the experience gets better each time,” said the couple.

The above article appeared on the daily newspaper 'Seychelles Nation' 30th April 2011

Find Out More About 'Another Shade of Blue'!

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Another Shade of Blue!

‘Wright Productions’ located in Southern California, produces the highly acclaimed television series ‘Another Shade of Blue’. World famous writer, photographer, Ty Sawyer, is on assignment in ‘Another Shade of Blue’.  Join Ty as he travels to the planets most remote, real, and raw destinations in search of experiences, unique cultures, oceans, rivers, villages, and the people that bring these locations to life.  Ty has one week to find the essence of the destination and capture it in words and images to meet his magazine’s deadline.  He seeks to find stories and photographs that are out of ordinary, so he often finds himself facing challenging terrain, weather obstacles, uncooperative subjects and the element of time.  ‘Another Shade of Blue’ is an adventure travel show distributed worldwide.  

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