DESTINATIONS SEYCHELLES INDIAN OCEAN
FAR LEFT: Al Mourjan Business Lounge
LEFT:
Constance Lemuria
BELOW:
Banyan Tree, Seychelles
Armani amenity kits, designer sleepsuits and access to the Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad airport in Doha. If travellers can’t quite stretch their budget to an upgrade, Gold Medal product manager Joanne Lowery recommends turning the need for a connecting flight into a positive by booking a twin- centre stay, stopping over in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Likewise, the need for a
boat transfer on arrival in the Seychelles can put a dampener on an already lengthy journey, but staff at Beachcomber’s Sainte Anne Island suggest a helicopter transfer. Not only will clients reach their hotel quicker, but they’ll also enjoy a scenic flight over the inner islands on the way.
w ON ARRIVAL It’s practically a pre-requisite of any honeymoon stay that there is a bottle of bubbly and a few
goodies waiting for the happy couple on arrival, and these luxury hotels don’t disappoint. Constance Lemuria offers
discounts for honeymooners – these vary depending on dates – but they’ll also have a bottle of Swartland sparkling wine and a beach bag with a men’s polo shirt and women’s pareo to greet them, plus they can feast on tropical fruits and local delicacies each day, or sit back and enjoy a complimentary Lemuria signature bath ceremony. Simply Luxury by Travel 2 finds these extras make the property a popular choice for honeymooners. The Four Seasons Resort
Seychelles is another strong contender for loved-up couples, according to If Only, where guests can spoil themselves with champagne and a honeymoon cake on arrival, plus an hour-long couples’ massage in the Hill Top Spa. There are also romantic bath
Turn a connecting flight into a positive by booking a twin- centre, stopping in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
rituals, private dinners on Petite Anse Beach, and a golf driving range with brilliant views to top up the romance factor.
w ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT When even the lead-in room categories outclass many a hotel’s presidential suite, clients might wonder whether they really need to bother upgrading their accommodation in the Seychelles. Yet there are some properties where shelling out a bit more
results in a much improved stay. Zoe Saunders, product manager for ITC Luxury Travel, is a fan of the hilltop villas at Constance Ephelia. “These are a lovely upgrade from other room categories,” she says. “They come with their own infinity pools and in-villa dining. The Beach Villa at Denis Island is also a great recommendation – there’s only one and it’s the only villa that has a private pool. The main pool is currently closed, so this is perfect if clients prefer not to swim in the sea.” Over at Enchanted Island
Resort, a relative newcomer having opened two years ago under the JA Resorts & Hotels umbrella, guests can choose from Private Pool and Enchanted Signature Villas or upgrade to the Owner’s Signature Villa. Travel 2 senior product manager Deborah Wadhams says: “I would recommend
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