Say yes to the Seychelles

Leading Indian Ocean tour operator, Elite Vacations, is again offering a dedicated brochure showcasing an extensive Seychelles programme for 2009. The specialist operator has doubled the number of featured small hotels, guesthouses and self-catering properties, sometimes known as Seychelles Secrets, to a total of 20 on Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Cerf Island.

The 44-page, smaller-format Seychelles brochure opens with the new range of budget-friendly Seychelles Secrets and then covers a choice of 25 main upscale hotels and island resorts. These include newly renovated Ste Anne Resort and Spa, nature lovers’ paradise Bird Island, and for the ultimate Robinson Crusoe escape, Denis Island, a small coral island perched on the edge of the Seychelles Bank, ideal for diving and game fishing.

The operator’s tailor-made expertise is demonstrated through popular island hopping itineraries plus cruising and sailing yacht options, as well as suggested special-interest themed packages including diving, fishing, spas and wildlife. Elite Vacations also specialises in multi-centre itineraries, weddings and honeymoons.

A 12 night island-hopping itinerary taking in Mahé, La Digue and Praslin costs from £1579pp including return flights with Air Seychelles from Heathrow, 4 nights at Lazare Picault on Mahe, 3 nights at Flycatcher’s Lodge on La Digue, and 5 nights at Villas De Mer on Praslin all on a b&b basis plus domestic flights and private transfers. Valid until 31 May 2009 excluding 1 – 13 April.

Elite Vacations’ managing director Peter Jackson said: “With the expanded Seychelles programme, we are in the strongest position yet to tailor the best itineraries for everyone, from couples seeking luxury accommodation for landmark travel, to families on a relatively modest budget and those wanting greater flexibility to explore the islands more extensively. Some of our new Seychelles Secrets properties will appeal to repeat visitors and those wanting a more authentic Creole experience.”

He added, “Clients are often surprised to learn you can have a holiday to Seychelles with change from £800 per person.”

Elite Vacations’ 2009 Seychelles brochure appears alongside a combined Indian Ocean, Africa and Middle East brochure. Other destinations featured include Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Oman, Jordan, Dubai and UAE

For more information, log on to seychelleselite.co.uk.