Originally Posted by sfoactuary

We basically did the exact itinerary you are considering last year - 3 nights in Dubai, 7 nights in Seychelles. And it sounds like our travel styles is pretty similar in that I like a good mix of relaxation and activities.

But if I had to pick between Seychelles and the Maldives, I'd choose Maldives every single time. It sounds like your mind isn't completely made up, so as others have mentioned, you may want to re-consider.