Seychelles - holidays for demanding people on the most beautiful private islands
According to luxury tourism experts in CARTER® traveling should be pleasant, but also conscious. Customers increasingly choose destinations and hotels that are environmentally friendly. They become even more desirable when they promote ecological solutions. Nowadays, the latest travel trends show a growing demand for holidays in secluded locations, on small islands. Unlike places besieged by mass tourism. Private villas with hotel service are becoming more and more popular. Seychelles is certainly one of the destinations that will meet all your requirements and make your dreams of privacy come true.
The best islands in the Seychelles for a paradise vacation
Imagine a paradise on a private island, somewhere in the warm waters in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Imagine an idyllic holiday in amazing scenery. Pristine beaches with white sand and granite rock formations, crystal azure water and rare species of animals and plants. Authentic Seychelles is lush vegetation, lush greenery full of fragrant flowers, exotic trees and shrubs, century-old turtles and coconut palms. There is an extraordinary climate here all year round - the average temperature is about 28°C, thus guaranteeing ideal conditions for relaxation and water sports activities.
1. North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort – the most luxurious hotel in the Seychelles
Private island North Island in the Seychelles it is 32 km from Mahé and approximately 5 km north of Silhouette. Some call it Robinson Crusoe's luxurious hideout. Once uninhabited, it has now become an exclusive refuge for those seeking privacy. North Island was the first island on which Europeans landed in 1609. From 1826 until the 70s, the island was owned by a family from Reunion. The island was intended for growing spices and fruits. Currently, the exclusive hotel offers 11 villas located in the jungle by the beach. The on-site spa uses natural herbs and products harvested on the island. Therefore, guests can enjoy perfectly composed dishes with local products and fresh fish.
In addition, guests can use the following facilities. From huge villas, 4 private and intimate beaches, mountain bikes and a gym, a spectacular 45 m swimming pool, a professional PADI diving center to big fish fishing. All attractions and the stay program are tailored to the guests' interests. First of all, a stay on the North Island is a "tailor-made holiday in paradise".
2. Alphonse Island – luxurious holidays in the Seychelles away from the crowds
Alphonse Island is a hotel located on the east coast of the small, private island of Alphonse, which is part of the Outer Seychelles archipelago. It is located 400 km southwest (about an hour's flight) from the capital of the island of Mahe. An interesting fact is that Alphonse Island is a coral island in the shape of a triangle with sides 1,2 km long. Guests will find there, above all, a stunning underwater world in a protected turquoise lagoon, a rich bird habitat, lush tropical plants and a picturesque coconut plantation. Alphonse Island is often compared to the picturesque Maldives, but the Seychelles paradise is characterized by being wilder than its Maldivian neighbor and having more attractions. You can observe aquatic and land turtles, manta rays and dolphins here all year round. The boutique hotel combines island exoticism, luxurious colonial style and modern service. Guests will find a total of 27 apartments, bungalows and villas, each of which has a private veranda and a lush garden, and the largest villa has an area of 600 sq m!
3. Desroches Island – Four Seasons hotel – trips to the paradise Seychelles with children
The Seychelles are located approximately 1600 kilometers off the coast of East Africa. They include the Amirantes archipelago, a group of coral atolls considered to be among the most pristine in the entire Indian Ocean. Their largest island, Desroches, is home to the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles. This is a great choice for your next exclusive holiday in the Seychelles!
The luxurious Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island in the Seychelles is the only resort on the breathtakingly beautiful coral island of Desroches. The island is located 230 km from Mahé. The transfer to the island by small plane takes just over half an hour. The resort offers 71 designer modern villas with private pools set in tropical gardens. The island stretches for 6 km and is dotted with coconut palms and white sand beaches.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is one of the newest and most stylish hotels in the Seychelles, opened in 2018. That's why the Four Seasons chain is considered the best leading luxury hotel brand. The topography and terrain of the island create great conditions for fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, discovering fabulous coral reefs and photographing the rainbow underwater world. Guests can also relax in the spa with an extensive wellness program and anti-gravity yoga classes.
Family holidays on the island of Desroches in the Seychelles at any time of the year
Therefore, the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is an ideal place for a tropical family vacation with small children and teenagers. This exclusive resort offers a teen club, Kids for All Seasons program, evening movie screenings, and the opportunity to meet giant Aldabra tortoises in the island's sanctuary. Special programs for children are conducted by professionally trained staff. Guests can learn about the rich fauna of the Seychelles, the underwater world and marine life in the interactive Discovery Center, where 3D models, exhibitions and animal skeletons are presented.
4. Round Island and the famous JA Enchanted Island Resort – the best for a holiday for two in the Seychelles
Round Island is located approximately 6 km northeast of Mahé, the largest island of the Seychelles. It is a small, rocky island with an area of approximately 0,2 km². Despite its small size, Round Island is home to many species of plants and animals that are protected by the Seychelles government. The island has several endemic species such as Euphorbia roundensis and Cordia seychellarum. Among the animals you can meet numerous species of seabirds and fish. The island is protected and access is restricted to protect its ecosystem and preserve its wild, natural wildlife.
However, you will also find JA Enchanted Island Resort, a luxurious hotel that offers 10 tastefully decorated villas with private pools and gardens. Guests can also use the private beaches next to the villas. JA Enchanted Island Resort features Seselwa Restaurant, which specializes in Creole cuisine, and a poolside bar serving cocktails and snacks. The resort is obliged to protect the environment and ensure sustainable development. As part of its activities, it undertakes many initiatives related to nature protection and ecology.
5. Fregate Island – the island of millionaires and celebrities
Fregate Island is the quintessence of top-class luxury on a private island in the Seychelles archipelago. On a small area of 2 km2, the hotel offers 17 prestigious villas with private swimming pools on the terraces. Therefore, the residences offer maximum privacy, peace and quiet in the midst of lush, unspoilt nature. On Fregate Island, guests can enjoy 7 postcard-beautiful beaches hidden between trees and rocks. While one of them - Anse Victorin, was hailed by the prestigious magazine "The Times" as the most beautiful beach in the world.
Despite its small size, the island has many attractions for visitors. Hiking with an ecologist, cycling trips, Rock Spa treatments, individual yoga sessions and fitness classes with a trainer, a wide range of water sports including diving courses, and helicopter trips to other islands. Guests can enjoy carefully prepared meals anywhere on the island. In a restaurant, in the comfort of your own villa, during a picnic on a paradise beach or on a platform hidden in the crown of a fig tree. Fregate Island is also a nature reserve and a refuge for giant tortoises and over a hundred endemic and tropical bird species.
The hotel is currently undergoing a thorough renovation, and we expect its spectacular reopening in 2024.
You have no idea but you are interested in exotic travels? Do you want to have an unforgettable holiday in the Seychelles or a catamaran holiday? If you are looking for the best hotels in the Seychelles we will be happy to advise you.
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