Archive for the ‘General’ Category

Seychelles Specialists Continue to WOW Customers

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Referrals are always the best way to get the real information you want when choosing which company to buy from, but when our customers come from all around the world and our company is internet based, word-of-mouth referrals are a little more challenging! Read the rest? (more…)

James Bond Island Experience

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

I didn’t realise at the time but I was about to experience the nearest thing, I can only describe, to being in a James Bond movie.

Imagine waiting to be taken to your hotel on a small island less than a 10 minute boat crossing from the mainland - and not another person in sight! (more…)

! Important Notice Regarding Foreign exchange in Seychelles.

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

We learn this week that foreign nationals visiting Seychelles are being advised that they are now obliged to pay for food and beverages consumed in any restaurant located outside a hotel, in foreign exchange.

Foreign nationals are also reminded that payment for the following services: car hire, boat charter, ferry or air transportation, fishing, diving and all excursions offered by local companies, board and lodging and all services provided by hotels and other accommodation establishments and entrance fees for reserves and marine parks, must also be paid in foreign exchange. (more…)

Seychelles Arrivals at Record Levels

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

Visitor arrivals to Seychelles so far this year have exceeded the 2006 record figure of 140,627, officially making 2007 the third consecutive year in which arrival numbers have increased.

By mid November some 141,932 visitors have arrived in Seychelles, an increase of 14 percent over 2006’s record levels – and with bookings towards the Christmas and the New Year period running ahead of last year also, the final percentage increase will certainly be higher. (more…)

Lastminute November

Friday, November 16th, 2007

25% off Labriz, Silhouette.

Labriz Silhouette.

Save £350 or more *

Choice of 5 Villa types.

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Seychelles wins ‘Best Island Destination’ again

Friday, October 12th, 2007

For the third consecutive year, Seychelles has been named as the best island destination thoughout Africa and the Middle East by the widely read Travel and Leisure Magazine.

Travel and Leisure’s annual World’s Best Awards, which were released in the magazine’s August 2007 issue, recognises the best hotels, cities and islands, cruises and airlines in the world as determined by Travel and Leisure readers.

Seychelles beach

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“To Hop or not to Hop ?” That - is often the question!

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

Should we split our holiday in Seychelles over more than one Island or settle in just one hotel” - a question that I am asked over and over.

My immediate reaction in the past has always been a quite emphatic “ Yes!” – it seems such a waste to travel so far (from Europe, Australia or the Americas) and not make time to see some thing other than the resort you first dreamt of. (more…)

Banyan Tree High Definition Virtual Tour online

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

The first ever High Definition Virtual Tour rotograph of a Hotel in Seychelles went live Tuesday 10 April 2007 complete with the sound of the sea and birds in the trees

This initial tour shows exactly what it is like to enjoy the experience of standing on the veranda of a Hillside Pool Villa of Banyan Tree’s world famous Seychelles Resort and Spa and gaze out over a fabulously clear Indian Ocean scene. click HERE to view (more…)

Buy one Get One FREE

Friday, March 30th, 2007

50% Discount Through ’til November at Cerf Island Resort

Friday 03 August 2007
In an unprecedented move today, management at Cerf Island Resort off Mahe, Seychelles east coast, have announced that it is offereing a 50% discount on stays at the the upmarket resort. (more…)

Diving Questions

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

I don`t know about the rest of you, but when I go on holiday I can`t just lie in the sun or lounge on the beach.

I`ve seen some options on the site, but think I should like to try my hand at snorkelling and diving

So……. (more…)