At the quiet-end of a 2km stretch of white sand, bordered by granite boulders, Paradise Sun’s collection of charming ocean facing French-Creole bungalows peek out from tropical flowering gardens. The turquoise horizon is interrupted only by the postcard beauty of St Pierre Island and bobbing sail boats.

Creole warmth and island discovering, ocean and garden-fresh cuisine, endless jungle and underwater exploring as well as all-natural spa reviving make Paradise Sun hotel on Praslin in the Seychelles a place for family, romance, adventure or simply a wish-you-were-here dream island getaway.

From breakfast poolside to lunch on the beach and dinner with the ocean lapping against St Pierre Beach Restaurant, cuisine at Paradise Sun is a menu of Creole-inspired, always-fresh, familiar-favourites and Seychelles flavours. From oven hot pizza to ocean fresh sashimi and from jungle picked fruits to French style pastries, dining with us at our Praslin restaurant is a plate to remember.

Location: Just 10minutes away by boat from Mahé, making it a convenient stepping-stone for island hopping in the Seychelles. The Sainte Anne Resort & Spa is located on the 200 hectare private island of Sainte Anne in the Seychelles archipelago.

The Sainte Anne Resort is an exclusive resort which has just undergone major refurbishment and is a magnificent retreat surrounded by three fabulous beaches and clear glistening sea.

Accommodation: The accommodation is villa style and each spacious villa has a secluded garden with views of the sea and a furnished gazebo for either relaxing or dining al fresco.

87 air-conditioned villas with; bath, shower, outside shower, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities, and patio with gazebo.

28 villas now have private pools. Ocean villas are closer to the beach. One and two bedroom villas are available and the spectacular Royal Villa has three bedrooms.

Facilities:

• Four restaurants.
• Bar.
• Swimming Pool.
• Two floodlit tennis courts.
• Fitness centre offering the latest equipment.
• Variety of free water sports.
• Supervised Bob Marlin Mini Club for children 3 to 12 years.
• Dive Centre.
• Clarin’s Spa.
• Helipad.

Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, set on a rocky peninsula between 2 bays on the island of Mahé, is 8 km from Seychelles Golf Club and 17 km from the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens.

The thatched-roof villas with island-chic interiors feature ocean views, air conditioning, infinity pools, outdoor baths, gazebos with en suite dining, butler service, and wet bars or minibars. Upgraded villas add private butlers, and some have beach access.

All Meals and drinks are included,  served in villas or in the resort restaurant and bar, and there’s a spa, a fitness center and a pool. Scuba diving and water sports are also included.

At the Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Mahe, all rooms comprise of a bedroom level and a sitting area situated three steps lower, allowing unencumbered views from the bed. Interactive TV system, wireless access (paid), coffee plungers, mini fridge, in room safe, fully equipped bathrooms and separate make-up mirror and desk, terrace or balcony with comfortable table and chairs for two, lovers sofa in the sitting area.

Located in the South of Mahe, directly on famous Baie Lazare. The Kempinski Seychelles Resort consists of 128 premium room with showers, 16 deluxe rooms with bath, 6 suites including Presidential Suite. Normal room size varies from 42 – 46 sq m. The hotel is surrounded by fantastic natural feature such as the bay, the lagoon and granitic rock formations.

Amenities: Restaurants, bars, room service, swimming pool meeting rooms, lounge, kids club, gym. Spa & Casino opening in 2012 (TBA).

Sport Activities: The hotel fully staffed recreation center offers expert advice on sightseeing, diving, sailing, deep sea fishing and tours around the other islands. There is a beautiful and safe nature hike starting from the hotel. The hotel beach is ideal for snorkeling and non-motorized water sports like Catamaran sailing and paddle boats. Rock climbing (opening in 2012-TBA) will challenge the more adventurous. Two tennis courts are within the grounds of the resort.

Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove has 19 Superior (Hibiscus) All with Spectacular Ocean view. These modern open plan designed rooms are, private terrace or balcony, have a separate walk in shower, an over-sized bathroom and are 30sqm.

Set in a lush tropical garden, situated at the tip of the beautiful beach of Beau Vallon, the fully-renovated 5-star resort and spa hotel, which re-opened on 1st June 2004, is built around a private and secluded cove. With easy access to both airport (30 minutes) and Victoria (10 minutes), Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove is synonymous with peace, tranquility, luxury and refinement: the ultimate in intimate hideaways.

Amenities include 2 Restaurants, bars, Coffee shop, Swimming pool, Boutique, Floodlit tennis courts, 24 hour room service, 24 hour front desk and concierge desk, Express check-in/check-out (on request), Gift shop, Non smoking rooms, Outdoor and indoor parking (free), Valet parking, Iaundry service, games room, Fitness and Spa centre with full massage services, aromatherapy, facials, manicures and pedicures and body wraps. Conference room for up to 50 participants with all the latest equipment. Internet station in lobby.

The Hilton Seychelles Northholme Resort & Spa’s Villas are designed in the traditional, Seychelles architecture, a blending of colonial and contemporary decor with its typical high ceiling, dormers, detailed balustrades, airy verandas, and glass panel French doors, all constructed of beautiful, imported timber to blend in with the surrounding natural landscape.

There are 40 Villas including 14 Deluxe Oceanfront and 26 Ocean view Hillside, all with stunning views. One of the Deluxe Oceanfront Villas with Jacuzzi is the Ian Fleming Suite, a hi-tech experience to commemorate the author’s stay at the hotel. The Deluxe Oceanfront Villas are single story, and most of the Ocean view Hillside Villas are double story.

Situated at the Northwest coast at Glaçis, the hotel is a completely re-built 5 star resort which was re-open in September 2005 with all private villas, a secluded hideaway with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and nearby Silhouette and North Island.

Hilton Seychelles Northholme Resort & Spa amenities include: Restaurants, Bar, Swimming Pool, Lobby Lounge, Banquet & Meeting Facilities, Duniye Spa, Fitness Centre. Internet Cafe for e-mail and web browsing.

The Crow’s Nest is a large multi-function area, in the main building, set up in part for recreation with a pool table, table tennis, darts, card and chess tables, and board games; in part as a TV lounge with a 42 inch plasma screen, in part as a lending library to take or donate a book, and as well, it can be converted to a banquet or meeting area.