PICTURE:S ISTOCK
SUPPLEMENT SEYCHELLES
The exclusive Frégate Island Private
is home to rare species of wildlife
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PERFECT FOR…
HONEYMOONS
AND ROMANCE
Where? Hilton Seychelles
Northolme Resort and Spa
Why? This secluded resort off ers a
variety of romantic options for
couples, including champagne
sunset cruises, a cinema under the
stars or a candlelit dinner in your
own villa. If you are looking for
champagne after the wedding or
fresh fl owers in the villa, it’s all here.
A favourite with Brits, this resort
straddles the hillside with quality
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service and fi ne dining. What could
be more romantic than staying in
the Ian Fleming suite? The plot of his
book and fi lm For Your Eyes Only
was inspired by his stay here.
Sample package: Somak off ers eight
nights at this resort on a bed-andbreakfast
basis for £2,669 per
person. The resort off ers a 30%
discount for brides.
(020 8423 3000
8somak.co.uk/go
PERFECT FOR…A
WATER-BASED,
FAMILY HOLIDAY
Where? Le Méridien Barbarons
Why? The hotel has its own PADIregistered
dive centre on site, with
its own snorkelling equipment,
canoes and pedalos.
You can also offl oad the kids at
this family-friendly spot while you
get that dive certifi cate. Children
have their own pool, babysitting and
childcare facilities, as well as a kids’
club. The hotel – situated on the west
coast of Mahé, 20 minutes from the
airport and the capital, Victoria –
also off ers the convenience of
interconnecting rooms for families.
Indian Ocean product manager
for Virgin Holidays Sonia Benn
said: “[The resort’s location] is easy
for family transfers and is just a
short distance from some of the
most popular attractions in the
Seychelles.”
Sample package: Virgin Holidays
off ers a seven-night package for
£1,329 per person on a breakfast-
only basis, including return fl ights.
(0870 000 0870
8virgin.com/holidays
PERFECT FOR…
LUXURY
Where? Constance Lemuria Resort
Why? This resort – on Praslin, the
Seychelles’ second largest island –
has its own 18-hole championship
golf course and Shiseido spa. When
you are not bathing in the three-level
swimming pool that fl ows from the
hotel to the sea, you will probably be
on one of three idyllic palm-fringed
beaches. “One of the beaches here,
Anse Georgette, is the most beautiful
on the island,” said Jetlife product
manager Nikki Beszant.
Each suite is situated 15 metres
from the shore and each is nestled
among the tropical gardens. From
here you can watch the dedicated
turtle manager whose job it is to
protect the nesting reptiles that
come ashore. Then there are the
rooms that come serviced by a
personalised ‘Villa Master’.
Sample package: Jetlife off ers
seven nights’ half-board starting
from £3,588 per person including
return fl ights from the UK.
(0871 902 7877
8jetlife.com
PERFECT FOR…AN
ECOTOURISM BREAK
Where? Frégate Island Private
Why? It is hard not to get excited
about this exclusive island’s tropical
green interiors and abundant
nature-fringed beaches.
With only 16 villas and 40 guests
at any one time, it will feel like you’ve
got the private island all to yourself.
Home to rare birds, giant tortoises
and lush fauna, as well as the
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