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Denise van Outen highlights the allure of Seychelles
The allure of taking a holiday in the Seychelles was recently highlighted by English actress and television presenter Denise van Outen when she exchanged vows with her boyfriend Lee Mead in the holiday destination.
Ms Van Outen wed her Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat musical lover in a short beach-side ceremony, which was held at a luxury resort a few days ago, according to the Daily Mail.
The newspaper reports that the pair left for the archipelago for what appeared to be a routine beach holiday but instead shocked their friends with a surprise beach wedding.
One friend is quoted by the newspaper as saying: "Denise went away last weekend telling people she was simply going on holiday. It was literally just her parents, his parents and a couple of her best pals."
The 35-year-old actress met the 27-year old actor while she was judging the BBC's Any Dream Will Do talent show, which Mr Mead won.
Comprised of 115 islands, the Seychelles is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations and "represents an archipelago of legendary beauty", according to Seychelles Travel, the official destination website for the islands.
Long associated with weddings and honeymoons, the Seychelles is home to stunning beaches and facilities that make it an ideal destination for the entire family.
The islands' sandy beaches are ideal for both relaxation and engaging in a variety of watersports such as surfing, swimming and snorkelling.
Apart from the beaches and accommodation facilities, these is also the culture and the people, who are described by the nation's tourism boards as "a colourful blend of peoples of different races, cultures and religions".
Their origins stem from the arrival of people of African, European and Asian origin to the Seychelles at different times in its history, "bringing with them their distinct traditions and customs and contributing to the way of life and to the vibrant Seychellois culture".
Holidaymakers can see these different aspects reflected in the local art, cuisine, music, dance and architecture.
Worth sampling is Creole music and dance, whose roots lie in African, Malagasy and European cultures, with simple drums and string instruments including the modern violin and guitar deployed to produce the melodious tunes.
However, one of the things that really sets the Seychelles apart from other destinations is its flora and fauna which makes the archipelago "a living museum of natural history and a sanctuary for some of the rarest species" on earth.
Nearly half of the islands' entire area is set aside as national parks and reserves, with two Unesco World Heritage Sites located therein.
Because of its a year-long warm, tropical climate, the Seychelles is ideal for visiting throughout the year.
Ms Van Outen wed her Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat musical lover in a short beach-side ceremony, which was held at a luxury resort a few days ago, according to the Daily Mail.
The newspaper reports that the pair left for the archipelago for what appeared to be a routine beach holiday but instead shocked their friends with a surprise beach wedding.
One friend is quoted by the newspaper as saying: "Denise went away last weekend telling people she was simply going on holiday. It was literally just her parents, his parents and a couple of her best pals."
The 35-year-old actress met the 27-year old actor while she was judging the BBC's Any Dream Will Do talent show, which Mr Mead won.
Comprised of 115 islands, the Seychelles is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations and "represents an archipelago of legendary beauty", according to Seychelles Travel, the official destination website for the islands.
Long associated with weddings and honeymoons, the Seychelles is home to stunning beaches and facilities that make it an ideal destination for the entire family.
The islands' sandy beaches are ideal for both relaxation and engaging in a variety of watersports such as surfing, swimming and snorkelling.
Apart from the beaches and accommodation facilities, these is also the culture and the people, who are described by the nation's tourism boards as "a colourful blend of peoples of different races, cultures and religions".
Their origins stem from the arrival of people of African, European and Asian origin to the Seychelles at different times in its history, "bringing with them their distinct traditions and customs and contributing to the way of life and to the vibrant Seychellois culture".
Holidaymakers can see these different aspects reflected in the local art, cuisine, music, dance and architecture.
Worth sampling is Creole music and dance, whose roots lie in African, Malagasy and European cultures, with simple drums and string instruments including the modern violin and guitar deployed to produce the melodious tunes.
However, one of the things that really sets the Seychelles apart from other destinations is its flora and fauna which makes the archipelago "a living museum of natural history and a sanctuary for some of the rarest species" on earth.
Nearly half of the islands' entire area is set aside as national parks and reserves, with two Unesco World Heritage Sites located therein.
Because of its a year-long warm, tropical climate, the Seychelles is ideal for visiting throughout the year.