tenebrionid beetle, which exists
nowhere else in the world – this is a
unique Indian Ocean retreat.
Then there’s the local plantation,
where staff pick seasonal produce
for your dinner, while the spa uses
more than 140 natural ingredients
grown locally. You can also take part
in conservation schemes such as
sponsoring baby tortoises.
Frégate Island Private chairman
Marc Aeberhard said: “This
ecoresort continues to rehabilitate
the original fl ora, reforesting over
80,000 local trees and nurturing
rare and threatened fauna such as
the Seychelles Magpie Robin, the
world’s seventh rarest bird.”
Sample package: Elegant Resorts
off ers seven nights here from
£8,240 per person on a full-board
basis. Return economy fl ights
from Heathrow with Air Seychelles
including return helicopter
transfers.
(01244 897 000
8elegantresorts.co.uk
www.travelweekly.co.uk
Young ones
will be more
than content at
the Le Méridien
Barbarons resort,
where they have
their own pool
and kids’ club
Getting hitched in
the Seychelles
With its picture-perfect islands,
tropical climate and abundance
of high-end hotels and resorts
off ering wedding packages, the
Seychelles makes a perfect choice
for a wedding – not to mention the
honeymoon, too.
But tying the knot in the
Seychelles does involve a bit
of planning and preparation.
The Civil Status Offi ce advises
planning your nuptials at least
two months in advance, so let
your clients know the following:
● You must notify the registrar of
the date at least 11 days before
● You’ll also need to arrive in the
country two days before the
ceremony
● Church weddings are not legally
recognised without fi rst having
a civil ceremony
● Weddings can take place
outside the Civil Status Offi ce
with the permission of the
registrar. Costs vary according
to the location
● Couples will also need
to provide a range of
documentation depending
on their circumstances.
These include:
● A birth certifi cate or certifi ed
copy
● A death certifi cate in the case
of widows and widowers
● A decree absolute for divorcees
● Copies of the fi rst two pages of
the bride and groom’s passports
● Legal proof of any name
changes
● A document to show that there
is no impediment or lawful
hindrance to the intended
marriage, or failing that an
affi davit must be signed in
the Seychelles.
Find out more: seychelles.travel
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