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Seychelles wins ?¢‚ǨÀúBest Island Destination?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ 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?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s annual World?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Best Awards, which were released in the magazine?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s August 2007 issue, recognises the best hotels, cities and islands, cruises and airlines in the world as determined by Travel and Leisure readers.

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Praslin - New Luxury Self Catering Chalets Added To Portfolio

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

myMAPofSeychelles.com is excited to be able to offer a brand new development of just 4 luxury chalets on the much sort after Praslin Island.

Situated on the wonderful 2 km long Cote d’Or and a short distance from the main hotels on the beach, these comfortable chalets offer the very best of both worlds - a fabulous beach, self-catering prices and access to the facilities of some of the islands major resort hotels … if required! (more…)

Cousine Island named in 2007 list of world?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s sexiest beaches - 25.08.2007

Sunday, September 2nd, 2007

Listed amongst the 19 hottest slices of sand known to man by Cond?ɬ© Nast Traveler?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Concierge.com is Cousine Island, which has been named as one of the world?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s sexiest beaches.

Natalie Walsh ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú Conde Nast Traveler-concierge.com writes:
The vibe: ?¢‚Ǩ?ìMe Tarzan, you Jane!?¢‚Ǩ?

Picture this: Looking to get off the grid? Take your lovely to the privately owned Cousine Island, home to alabaster beaches and an exclusive little lodge retreat. (more…)

New Cat Cocos arrives to improve sea link between Mah?ɬ© & Praslin

Monday, August 6th, 2007

The new Cat Cocos, a brand new 35-metre high-speed catamaran, began operations on Tuesday, May 22, establishing the fastest-ever sea transport link between the Seychelles archipelago?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s two largest islands.

The new catamaran represents a significant upgrade over the previous ?¢‚ǨÀúCat Cocos?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ catamaran service between Mah?ɬ© and Praslin, with a much greater capacity for 350 passengers and a faster, smoother ride lasting only 45 minutes. A new state-of-the-art computer ride control system makes automatic adjustments to reduce or nullify the risk of discomfort that may be caused by the motion of the sea. (more…)

Banyan Tree Seychelles High Definition Virtual Tour online

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

The first ever High Definition Virtual Tour rotograph of a Seychelles Hotel 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 the world famous Banyan Tree 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…)

Sailing tourism continues to flourish

Friday, February 9th, 2007

by Seychelles Tourist Board - 24th October 2006

Sailing is further entrenching itself as one of the stronger niches for Seychelles?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ tourism industry, as more and more visitors seek to (more…)