DESTINATIONS SEYCHELLES INDIAN OCEAN
this resort for a special trip to the Seychelles. It’s located in the heart of the marine national park and has 10 villas, each with their own private pool, outdoor living space, outdoor bath and direct access to the beaches.” If relaxation reigns supreme
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ITC Luxury
Travel offers a week all-inclusive in an Ocean
Panoramic Villa at Maia Luxury Resort & Spa from £5,079, based on two sharing and
including flights, a 60-minute massage and
private transfers, for travel before October 31. itcluxurytravel.
co.uk
Travel 2 can
arrange a week in a King Guest
Ocean View room at the five-star Enchanted
Island Resort
from £1,299 bed and breakfast, including flights from Heathrow and transfers, for travel between August 22 and October 31.
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over square footage, Banyan Tree Seychelles has added Spa Sanctuary Villas that grant unlimited spa treatments for two either in-villa or at the spa. Guests enjoy a footbath ritual on arrival, then a personal consultation to help choose from massage therapies including the Thai-inspired Asian Blend, deep-tissue techniques of a Balinese option or more intensive sports and Swedish massages, best rounded off with new daily yoga classes on the beach. Spa Sanctuary Pool Villas start at £1,290 per night.
w GIVING YOU EXTRA Upgrades don’t end with flights and accommodation – if you really want to lift a stay beyond the basics, take advantage of the romantic add-ons available in-resort. At Fregate Island Private, couples can – quite literally – elevate the experience by dining in a treehouse atop one of the island’s oldest and largest banyan trees. Or if they’re less keen on heights, swap it for secluded beachfront dining, or have the chef cook for them in their villa. ITC Luxury Travel also recommends the equally lofty dining options at Maia Luxury Resort & Spa and Constance
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Maia Luxury Resort & Spa
Lemuria Resort to clients seeking something special. Staff can set up a private dinner at the highest point of each resort – on the helipad at the former, or the golf course for the latter – so guests enjoy good food accompanied by even better ocean views. Though if couples find spur-of-the- moment experiences more romantic, direct them towards the ultimate honeymoon retreat of North Island, home to just 11 exclusive villas. Here, the complimentary in-room minibar is more like a fully-stocked pantry, so guests can have their own beachfront picnic or late-night feast as and when they want. Better yet, it comes complete with their favourite tipple or much loved comfort foods, as villa
attendants stock it according to their preferences (sent in advance, or on arrival), with jars of sweets or home- baked choc-chip cookies; or cheeses, pâtés, pickles and fresh bread for those with savoury cravings.
w AROUND THE ISLANDS “I would advise holidaymakers to island-hop in the Seychelles, as it’s really easy to do,” says Gold Medal’s Joanne Lowery. “Each island has its own charm, with different things to do such as visiting the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve on Praslin to see the famous Coco de Mer tree, Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue, which is the most photographed beach in the Seychelles, and the historic capital Mahé, which is one of the smallest capitals in the world and home to Little Ben, built to mark the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897.” Look out, too, for the array of wildlife scattered across the Seychelles, which will really enhance a stay for any animal lover. Guests can spot turtles hatching on the beaches of the North Island, or snorkel with tropical fish and take a trip underwater in a semi-submersible, part of Travel 2’s new full-day Reef Safari tour. Or if they want more than just a taste of the rich marine life, sign them up to a diving course – Dive Worldwide has a two-day entry level course (from £260) or a more advanced open water option (from £300). Alternatively, skip the organised
LEFT: Scuba diving in the Seychelles
tours and charter a boat for the day, so couples can set out to find a secluded cove to themselves and see what really makes the Seychelles special.
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