{"id":41494,"date":"2015-04-21T10:14:45","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T08:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/index.php\/2015\/04\/21\/glide-across-the-waters-surface\/"},"modified":"2015-04-21T10:14:45","modified_gmt":"2015-04-21T08:14:45","slug":"glide-across-the-waters-surface","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/en\/index.php\/2015\/04\/21\/glide-across-the-waters-surface\/","title":{"rendered":"Glide across the water&#8217;s surface"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Elle put together some easy steps every host can follow to prevent hosting from becoming more of a chore than a reward.  <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Some of our most enthusiastic hosts are so dedicated to their guests having an exceptional stay that they&#8217;re challenged to find their own time and resources for themselves,&#8221; says Elle.<br \/>\n&#8220;They&#8217;re givers and sometimes givers swing too far into that giving activity.&#8221; <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpestate1.wpestate.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food2-2-1-1.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpestate1.wpestate.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food2-2-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"><\/a>  The saying &#8220;You have to taste a culture to understand it&#8221; certainly holds very true for the Seychelles.<br \/>\nFood in the Seychelles is a melting pot of cultural influences that have been blended with the islands&#8217; natural bounty of fruits, spices and ocean-fresh seafood.<br \/>\nHere are our top picks of places to experience authentic Creole cuisine: <strong>MARIE-ANTOINETTE<\/strong> This Seychelles restaurant is housed in a hundred-year-old colonial-style building in the heart of Victoria.<br \/>\nAs the Seychelles&#8217; oldest restaurant, this establishment serves up delicious food prepared according to traditional Creole recipes.<br \/>\nIn fact, the menu has not changed much since the restaurant first opened in 1972, and you can still enjoy Creole specialities such as battered parrot fish, octopus curry and Chauve Souris Frugivore (curried fruit bat).      <a href=\"https:\/\/wpestate1.wpestate.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food3-1-1-1.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36100 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpestate1.wpestate.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food3-1-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food3-1-1-1.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food3-1-1-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food3-1-1-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food3-1-1-1-240x160.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Monday to Saturday: 12:00-14:30 (Lunch) | 18:30-21:00 (Dinner) <strong>BAZAR LABRIN<\/strong> Every Wednesday night, the Seychelles&#8217; most popular beach,&nbsp;Beau Vallon, is transformed into a vibrant market with colorful stalls appearing at the side of the road, selling popular Seychelles street food at traditional prices.<br \/>\nFresh fruit juices, handmade souvenirs and local artwork are also on sale, lending a kaleidoscopic ambience to the evening.<br \/>\nAs the sun sinks below the horizon, twinkling bonfires light up on the beach for the Seychelles&#8217; traditional moutay dance. <strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> Wednesdays: 16:30-21:00 <strong>STREET FOOD IN VICTORIA<\/strong> The narrow streets of Victoria are lined with tiny shops and food stalls, each offering a unique insight into the culinary culture of the Seychelles.<br \/>\nTake a stroll through the bustling&nbsp;capital&nbsp;and make sure to sample local Creole cuisine while searching for souvenirs and admiring the local architecture.<br \/>\nNot to be missed is Callino&#8217;z, serving classical street bites from Jardin de Enfants, opposite the Convention Centre.      <a href=\"https:\/\/wpestate1.wpestate.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food-2-1-1.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36093 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpestate1.wpestate.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food-2-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food-2-1-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food-2-1-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food-2-1-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ruralhomes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/food-2-1-1-805x453.jpeg 805w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>  How to get there: A cab from the hotel costs roughly EUR 50* or, for an authentically local experience, take the public bus.<br \/>\nThere is a bus stop on the West Coast Road, just 10 minutes from the hotel&#8217;s main gate.<br \/>\nA ticket costs EUR 0.30*. <strong>LE JARDIN DE SEYCHELLOIS<\/strong> Of course, it is possible to enjoy traditional Creole cuisine without ever having to leave the resort.<br \/>\nEvery fifth night, the buffet dinners at&nbsp;Caf\u00e9 Lazare&nbsp;are transformed into a celebration of local cuisine with our weekly Creole extravaganza.<br \/>\nSimmering curries, grilled fish and piles of fresh fruits are just some of the local favorites that we invite you to sample. <strong>CATCH OF THE DAY<\/strong> The Seychelles is home to some of the richest fishing grounds in the world, where&nbsp;angling&nbsp;has become a way of life.<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s no surprise, then, that grilled fish is a staple of Creole cuisine.<br \/>\nThere is no better way to enjoy this simple, yet delicious dish than if you&#8217;ve caught the fish yourself.<br \/>\nBring back&nbsp;the day&#8217;s catch&nbsp;from your latest fishing expedition and our chefs will gladly prepare it for you.       <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elle put together some easy steps every host can follow to prevent hosting from becoming more of a chore than a reward. &#8220;Some of our most enthusiastic hosts are so dedicated to their guests having an exceptional stay that they&#8217;re challenged to find their own time and resources for themselves,&#8221; 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