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and reserves, a testament to the islands’ long-standing commitment to the environment Vallée de Mai: One of Seychelles’ two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the
650-million-year-old virgin palm forest is home to the unique Coco de Mer palm trees and rare Black Parrots
Flora and Fauna: Seychelles has a number of species unique to the islands.
Several programmes to preserve some of the world’s most rare birds Island Hopping: With 115 islands to choose from there are plenty of options
but every visit should include the main island Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, all easily accessible by air or sea
Away from the beach: There is a surprising amount to do including golf,
horse riding, gardens and the pretty capital of Victoria, one of the world’s smallest Accommodation: There are plenty of top-end resorts but also many more
affordable options to really experience the Seychelles way of life Private Islands: There are several private islands with just one resort on
The Bel Horizon – featured in BBC2’s recent “Seychelles now offers a
diverse choice of accommodation with many new affordable small hotels having opened in recent years”
LYDIA LA RUE, STYLISH RESORTS’ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Wanted in Paradise – is featured by Stylish Resorts. A modern, bijou self-catering property with direct beach access the operator offers seven nights room only with private transfers from £1,199pp including Emirates fl ights from London (
stylishresorts.com and
belhorizonseychelles.com). With the value of the pound against the
euro, the Seychelles has undoubtedly become a more affordable option whether for a stay-put holiday or, by far the best way to enjoy its charms, an island-hopping visit.
Perfect ten Beaches: Unquestionably the Indian Ocean’s most beautiful scenery, with a
mix of coral and granite islands, stunning white-sand beaches (used in a number of fi lms and adverts) and lush inland countryside Paradise: Some 50% of the Seychelles landmass is made up of national parks
them for those seeking real seclusion and exclusivity
Spas: Lots of resorts include spas to take relaxation to a whole new level Two-centres: The frequent services of Emirates and Etihad from the UK and
into the Seychelles make the option of a two-centre holiday with Dubai or Abu Dhabi all the more appealing
What’s new Accommodation: Seychelles’ newest hotel
is the 87-room Eden Bleu Hotel (
edenbleu.com) which opened last November. Just minutes from the international airport, it’s located on Eden Island 100 metres off the coast and linked by a bridge. “The Eden Bleu is probably best described as ‘edgy’,” says Peter Smith, Marketing Director. It’s a good place to start or end a holiday, with the cultural delights of Victoria a 10-minute drive away.”
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Clockwise from top: a sunset cruise around the Seychelles’ islands; the location of the new Carana Beach Resort opening in September; an outside bathroom in JA Resorts’ Enchanted Island Resort; a Denis Private Island cottage; and the Northolme Hotel on Mahé
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