Seychelles – Island Hopping

People travel to the Seychelles for many reasons, but mostly for its unique and extraordinary natural beauty, its pristine beaches and its exotic plant and animal life that is nowhere else to be found on earth.

Praslin Isand from above on inter-island transfer - Praslin/Mahe:

This destination really offers a limitless amount of activities and sights for tourists to discover and experience.

One of the most exciting experiences in the Seychelles, which is a must, if you really want to experience more than just the island your hotel is located upon – is island hopping. The reason why this is such an amazing experience, is that each of the islands in the Seychelles have their own distinctive “personality” and characteristics.

The inner islands of the Seychelles are very easily accessible by boat/ferry and one can easily do an island hopping expedition between Mahe (main island), Praslin and La Digue in one day, while engaging in some exciting sight seeing or activities on each of these islands. Planning is vital to ensure you work on a schedule with the ferries / transfer flights and that you have enough time on each island.

A great way to also experience the Seychelles from a different angle is to take one of your island hopping transfers with the flight between Praslin and Mahe to experience the Seychelles from the air. This is truly a magnificent experience.

Below are some of the most popular islands and a short description on what each can offer:


Mahe – Vibrant, lots of activities, markets, Botanical Gardens with giant land tortoises, Capital City - Victoria and the famous clock tower, experience the culture, see craft, fine art painters, woodworkers and sculptors at work.

Praslin Island (1 hour from Mahe by boat or 15 minutes by air) - Home to the famous Vallee Mai & Coco de Mer Palm (the double coconut seed of the female tree (which is the largest seed in the world) has the shape of a female pelvis. The leaves are also the largest in the world and can reach up to 6 metres in length), the rare black parrot (Seychelles national bird and only about 120 left in the world) and two other very rare bird species, the bulbul and the fruit pigeon. Praslin is also famous for its pink granite.

La Digue - A picturesque island famous for its fragrant vanilla & wild flowers. A haven for bird-lovers. It is the habitat of 2 of the world's rarest birds, the Seychelles magpie robin & the Seychelles black paradise flycatcher. La Digue boasts some spectacular granite formations. You can visit the copra factory at the old vanilla and cinnamon plantation, L'Union.

Bird Island – about a 1.5 km off Praslin’s coast - Bird & wildlife sanctuary.

Denis Island - A tropical sand & coral island with stunning beaches.
Desroches Island - Romantic solitude with superb diving and fishing.

The island of Aride, considered to be the Seychelles' finest nature reserve, is owned and managed by the Royal Society for Nature Conservation. It is the only place in the world where the bois citron (Wright's gardenia) grows. Treat yourself - visit this true island Paradise.

Round Island, the most famous of the several islands within the waters of the St Anne Marine National Park. In this protected area, which lays just a short boat ride from Victoria, you will be introduced to a variety of the Park's sensational sea life through the windows of a semi-submersible vessel.


Round Island is approximately 2 hectares in size & can easily be explored on foot in under 15 minutes. The small chapel on the island is now the Restaurant Chez Gabby, where tuna steak, something the island is famous for worldwide, is marinated in special secret sauces before being cooked on an open grill.

There are so many other islands to discover in the Seychelles, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Do yourself a favour and start planning your next Seychelles holiday today – and make sure you include an exciting island hopping expedition into your itinerary for the time of your life!

For more information on the Seychelles; visit Travel Expeditions.

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sainte Anne Resort - Seychelles:

Sainte Anne Resort - Seychelles with Travel Expeditions...

For one of the most luxurious, elegant holidays in the Seychelles, you cannot fail with Sainte Anne Resort & Spa. This resort has so much to offer, and is ideal for your perfect romantic holiday or honeymoon in the Seychelles.

First of all, the resort is spacious and private - located on its own private island, which makes it very private within a very romantic setting. Honeymooners also receive the added benefit of FREE lunches for the duration of their stay, which is really excellent value!

Not only is the resort located on its own private island, the island is also encircled by one of the largest marine parks in the Seychelles, offering abundance in marine life – making it a paradise for divers and snorkelling alike. This is truly one of the finest hotels in the Seychelles with excellent service standards and offering splendid cuisine, which is out of this world, at a choice of four restaurants.

Villas are dotted throughout the tropical vegetation of colourful bougainvilleas, Frangipane Trees, Hibiscuses and Palm Trees and offers lavish, tropical luxury where lazy afternoons can be spent on the spacious veranda or in your cool air-conditioned room. Each room has an out-door shower, which offers a dazzling experience to shower under the open skies. There are 87 private Villas in total, 29 of which have private pools. All are set on a 220-hectare private island, surrounded by one of the largest Marine Parks in the Indian Ocean.

The delightful island offers a profusion of exotic, pristine beaches – where the only footsteps you will see, will be that of your own…and if you are more adventurous, take a hike through the indigenous forest on the island and appreciate the natural beauty from another perspective. If this doesn’t tickle your fancy, try out one of the fun non-motorized water sports activities. A range of the latest health and beauty treatments are available at the Spa by Clarins, a true sanctuary for the body and mind.

Another plus is Sainte Anne’s location, just 10 minutes away by boat from Mahé, making it a convenient stepping-stone for island hopping in the Seychelles or enjoying some of the pleasures of shopping or alternate activities on the main island of Mahe.

While Sainte Anne is a perfect choice for any romantic holiday in the Seychelles, the resort have not left families out of the picture. Families can be sure to have a fantastic time at Sainte Anne Resort and the resort also have a Bob Marlin Mini Club - One of the few resorts in the Seychelles offering a well established Kids Club.

Immerse yourself in an immaculate island of dreams and sensual pleasures – and make your wildest island dreams become reality – visit Sainte Anne Resort Seychelles…we have and if you are looking for a piece of heaven on earth, we can assure you, you will certainly find it here!

Seychelles...Sainte Anne...Heaven!For more on stunning Sainte Anne, visit Travel Expeditions.

Hot Air Ballooning

Have an awesome time in a Hot Air Balloon in the Hartbeespoort area – which boasts some of the best Hot Air Ballooning weather in the world.


Enjoy
Some refreshments on arrival
luxuriate in a Hot Air Balloon for about one hour
Sparkling wine on landing
Transfer back to base
A delectable English breakfast after your flight in the NEW Club House Pavilion Restaurant
Receive a Citation of Bravery


Take that step and indulge in one of the most fun and exciting outdoor activities.


For more information visit travelexpeditions or flyballoon.

Stunning Sugar Beach Mauritius:

Sugar Beach is an absolutely stunning 5* Resort located on the West Coast of Mauritius, near the village of Flic en Flac. The resort has an exquisite colonial style and boasts one of the most fantastic stretches of beach Mauritius has to offer. Being located on the west coast, this hotel offers breathtaking sunsets and the ideal opportunity to enjoying sundowners while lazing the late afternoon away. The perfectly maintained gardens blend perfectly with the island surroundings and offer a relaxing atmosphere.


The buildings comprise the central reception, the Manor House and 16 villas - ten with 12 rooms each and six with 10 rooms each. Guests have access to the facilities of La Pirogue which is within walking distance.

Facilities are fully interchangeable with its sister hotel – 4* La Pirogue – that is located next door to Sugar Beach, therefore clients have the advantage of enjoying the benefits two spectacular hotels have to offer. A wide variety of unlimited land and water sports are on offer free of charge to all Sugar Beach clients.

Spoil yourself to the glorious Spa treatments in a haven of beauty, wellbeing at the Aura Spa. The Spa has singles and couples rooms and a dedicated Shiatsu massage area. Try the ultimate therapy: a deluxe Hammam treatment with an exotic black soap massage. Or take time out in the plunge pool as you sip on a delicious drink from the organic Spa Bar.

Indulge in the glorious food with a feast of Mauritian, Mediterranean and international flavours in one of the 4 restaurants and bars, while enjoying excellent 5* service.

This resort is a big attraction to couples, honeymooners and families with children alike. Families can rest assured of adequate child-care facilities on offer and a teenage club is also available.

Another great advantage is that this 5* resort is All Inclusive upgradeable, therefore if clients choose the all inclusive package, they can be sure of a care-free holiday with all meals and unlimited selected drinks being included for the duration of their stay.

If you are looking at a truly enjoyable vacation or honeymoon in 5* luxury in Mauritius, choose Sugar Beach Resort and you will forever be in love with Mauritius!

For more information, visit Travel Expeditions today!

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Beachcomber World Cup Specials

Go Beachcomber this Easter / World Cup!  Book Today!

A range of excellent 4* - 5* Exclusive resorts in Mauritius and Seychelles.  Book early to avoid disappointment.

Visit Travel Expeditions for more information.

Trou Aux Biches Hotel in Mauritius

The new Trou Aux Biches – Mauritius:

When Trou Aux Biches re-opens in November 2010, it is going to be one of the most exclusive resorts in Mauritius and will compete with exclusive international resorts world wide, featuring superior services and amenities unsurpassed in Mauritius.


Trou Aux Biches has always been an extremely popular resort in the South-African market and have accommodated hundreds of families, couples and honeymooners in Mauritius and continued to reflect the true Mauritian lifestyle and warm welcome which many of the new hotels have not managed to project. Despite its modernity the hotel is set to maintain its appeal which has made it a first choice in this market for many decades.

The resort is projected to include the following accommodations and facilities:

A total of 329 suites and villas, stretching to the seafront, consisting out of Junior Suites, Tropical Junior Suites, Familiy Suites, Beach Front Suites with Pool, Two-bedroom Pool Villas, Three bedroom Pool Villas.

Six Restaurants offering a variety of dining and cuisine experiences includes: L’Oasis – the main restaurant featuring international cuisine; The Deck Beach Restaurant; Thai Restaurant; Indian Restaurant; La Caravelle International A La Carte Restaurant and Italian Restaurant.

Other facilities will include Fitness Centre, Aerobics, Conference Room 150 pax theatre style, Mini Club, Teens Club and a Spa by Clarins.

Sport Facilites will include:

Head Tennis Academy Floodlit Tennis Courts, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Beach Volley, Football, Bocciball, Mountain Biking, Yoga, Waterskiing, Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayaks, Pedal Boats, Glass Bottom Boats, Initiation to scuba Diving, Snrokelling and Aquqagym. All sports are FREE except diving, deep-sea fishing, mountain biking, tennis balls and private coaching.

If you are planning a Mauritian vacation anytime from November 2010 onwards, be sure to book yourself at the new, stunning Trou Aux Biches hotel – and secure yourself the holiday of a lifetime.

Detailed information on Trou Aux Biches; visit: Travel Expeditions for more information.

Corporate Mauritius

Corporate Mauritius:


Mauritius is the ideal destination for any corporate group or function – when your company is looking for something impressive and a bit “out of the ordinary”…


The destination is located in an ideal setting, offering sun drenched beaches, turquoise blue lagoons and tropical island surroundings. This top hospitality destination is also very accessible from South-Africa and only a short 4 hour flight from OR Tambo International Airport. Flights depart daily from Johannesburg and connecting flights are easily booked from Cape Town, Durban or other domestic airports around South-Africa. South-Africans also currently do not require any visas, inoculations, nor Malaria precautions to enter Mauritius, which ensures an effortless planning process.

When planning a corporate trip to Mauritius, it is important to ensure you book a quality hotel that have everything in place to accommodate corporate groups. Some of the most remarkable, beachfront resorts on the island are the Beachcomber properties. These properties range from quality 4* hotels to exclusive 5* hotels. Be sure to receive superior value, high service standards and personal attention. These resorts can tailor-make your itinerary to fit your group’s requirements and service expectations.


All these resorts offer conference facilities as well as a full range of sports and leisure facilities free of charge to all guests and have 2 to 4 restaurants presenting excellent cuisine standards. All Inclusive meal packages are also available at all properties on request as well as a variety of beautiful, exotic venues, where lunches, dinners and cocktails can be arranged to your convenience.

We can arrange a comprehensive presentation in order to organise the group package which suits you best.

For complete overview on these stunning resorts and to enquire about your next corporate trip to Mauritius, please visit www.beachcomberdeals.co.za.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hot Air Ballooning - Hartbeespoort

Hot Air Ballooning…

Indulge in one of the most unique and magnificent outdoor activities known to man – Hot Air Ballooning.

Hot Air Ballooning is not just any activity and even more not something you do on a regular basis. For many it is “that” experience of a lifetime. It is truly extra special.

There is nothing that can describe the feeling of silently hovering high above the tree tops and earth far below, while enjoying a 360 degree birds eye view of the early morning horizons.

One of the best areas for Hot Air Ballooning, is the Skeerpoort Valley, located just west of the Hartebeespoort dam. This area boasts some of the best ballooning weather in the world and therefore an ideal setting for your Hot Air Ballooning Flight.

Flights depart early morning just after sun rise, due to the air still being stable at this time of the day. Passengers can expect refreshments upon their arrival, while they watch these magnificent balloons being set up.

Once these balloons are towering high up into the air (an eye-catching sight by itself), passengers will board the balloons for their one hour balloon flight. The hot air balloons slowly takes off one by one, carried by the wind, higher and higher. The balloons can fly anything from 1 millimetre up to 1 kilometre. The height of flight is solely determined by the wind and so is the direction. The pilot will steer the balloon’s altitude and search for a safe spot for landing, trying to perform the smoothest possible landing.

Passengers will then have the opportunity to disembark the balloon and sparkling wine will be served to celebrate. Everybody will have a moment to relax and enjoy the scenery, while the crew will pack up the balloons.

A mini-coach that followed the balloon all the way by road will collect all passengers and transfer everybody back to the departure base where a sumptuous English breakfast have been prepared and awaits all passengers.

Passengers will also receive a Citation of Bravery as proof that they were one of the lucky few having an opportunity to experience such a magnificent activity.

A Hot Air Ballooning experience is no experience you take part in without your photo and/or video camera, so make sure you have them at hand.

Hot Air Ballooning is something everybody should have the opportunity to experience…why not plan your Hot Air Ballooning trip today with one of the most trusted, professional and luxury Hot Air Ballooning tour operators in South-Africa: http://www.flyballoon.co.za/