Hotel Updates: Denis Private Island

Denis Private Island - A Quarter Century On

So what’s changed on Denis Island over the past 25 years? Everything. Or nothing at all. It simply depends on your perspective, and one honeymoon couple has the photographic evidence.

Probably the most interesting constant for Martin and Carol Bibby on their return to Denis Island, 25 years after their honeymoon, was Toby the tortoise.

Hoetl Updates: Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove

Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove Unveils Paris Seychelles - an Innovative Dining Concept Inspired by Culinary History & Passion 

Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove on Mahé Island, Seychelles, recently unveiled a new dining concept -  Paris Seychelles - drawing upon the island’s historic French connection and combining this with a passion for cuisine. The hotel provides a unique perspective on cuisine through this innovative dining concept that help guests unlock the destination and discover its tantalizing flavors.

Airline Updates: Air Seychelles

Air Seychelles Launches New Scenic Flights Offering a Bird's-Eye View of Mahé's Breath-taking Spots

The Seychelles' national airline is now offering 'scenic flights' in a bid to offer more products especially for tourists holidaying in the island nation.

Air Seychelles' panoramic flights at low altitudes will allow guests to experience a bird's eye view of some of the most beautiful spots of the Seychelles' main island Mahé.

Hotel Updates: Denis Private Island

Denis Private Island Welcomes New Resident Manager

Denis Private Island recently welcomed Werner du Preez to the team as Resident Manager for the resort.

Mr. du Preez comes from a background of hotel management experience spanning over a period of 12 years with elevation to different managerial positions from Front Office Manager  at The Beverly Hills Hotel; then as Rooms Division Manager at Suncoast Hotel and Towers (Acting General Manager in the absence of the General Manager). 

Conservation Updates: Cousine Island

Cousine Island Marine Monitoring Update

Cousine island’s marine monitoring programme is an exciting new development within the island conservation plan, of which they recently carried out the first round of surveys earlier this year. The programme aims to monitor the reef ecosystem surrounding Cousine and contribute to the ongoing conservation management of the island. The primary period for monitoring is during the transition between the biannual monsoons (March-May and September-November), where the sea is most calm. 

Hotel Updates: Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare

Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare Awarded Third Consecutive Sustainable Tourism Label 

This week Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare was informed that they have once again been awarded the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL). This is the third consecutive time that the hotel has been recoginsed for their efforts to mainstream sustainability practices into their business operations to safeguard the biodiversity and culture of Seychelles.  

Hotel Updates: La Digue Island Lodge

Notice for Reservations for Honeymooners staying at La Digue Island Lodge

Please kindly note that La Digue Island Lodge would like to re-emphasize on the importance of receiving honeymooners staying at the establishment to provide them with their marriage certificate well in advance.

All visiting honeymooner's marriage certificates should be sent together with the reservation to allow the hotel to do the necessary preparations. In the event that the certificate is not yet ready to send through, any proof of marriage can be sent at the time of reservation.

Hotel Updates: Le Duc de Praslin

Le Duc de Praslin Launches New Villas Website 

Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas has launch a brand new website dedicated to its villas. The website was created to seamlessly present all aspects of the villas, individual pages are at the forefront without disrupting the online user experience and the website flow. The website serves as an online booking engine and a destination guide. 

Fishing in Seychelles

Record-Breaking Seychelles Catch Puts Fishing World on Notice

The rich fishing grounds of Seychelles are known for a plentiful variety of big game, but the recent catch of a black marlin tipping the scales at 400kg proves that it’s a place to land the sport’s biggest prizes as well.

Raed Hassan, an experienced Angler from the United Arab Emirates, reeled in the record-breaking fish over a four-hour fight aboard A1 Fishing’s Alati.

Mason's Travel News

Mason's Travel will be at IFTM TOP RESA 2017

Once again, Mason’s Travel will be present at the IFTM TOP RESA trade show 2017, to be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in Paris, France. This year's event will take place from the 26th until the 29th of September. 

Tourism Updates: Buses in Seychelles

SPTC Reaffirms Baggage Policy on All Seychelles' Public Buses

The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation is enforcing its regulations with regards  to luggage on board its public buses on Mahé Island and Praslin Island. 

According to regulation, "Luggage and over-sized bags are not allowed on any SPTC buses as our buses are not fitted with luggage compartments."

Hotel Updates: Islander Hotel

Islander Hotel Receives Holiday Check Certificate

Islander Hotel, on Praslin Island, Seychelles, has once again received a Holiday Check certificate for 2017. Furthermore, the establishment's score has increased  from 5.6/6 last year to 5.8/6 this year.

Hotel Updates: Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas

Le Duc de Praslin Hotel invests in new technologies

Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas has invested significantly in some of the latest ‘smart’ technologies to improve on its service delivery. The famous homegrown establishment located at Cote D’Or on Praslin Island, Seychelles, continues to innovate and plan for the future with the installlation of sophisticated security cameras and new invertor type air conditioning units.

Hotel Updates: Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas

Le Duc de Praslin Singled Out For Holiday Check Awards 2017 

Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas has been singled out yet again this year with a top award, by the popular German speaking online travel forum Holiday Check. The award is discerned to establishments that have won excellent reviews with a high scoring figure. The hotel was awarded a grade of 5.6/6 for 2017. 

Hotel Updates: La Digue Island Lodge

La Digue Island Lodge renovates “Beach House”

La Digue Island Lodge has completed an extensive renovation of its famous “Beach House” accommodation located right on the beach front of the property. The works were carried out over a two-month period and consisted of a complete overhaul of all the suites.

The nine suites complex boasts stunning views of the bay and Praslin Island in the distance. It is very popular with families as some of the rooms have adjoining bedrooms that cater for children.

Seychelles in the Spotlight

Best island in Africa and the Middle East: Seychelles receives accolade at Travel + Leisure's  award ceremony in New York City

Seychelles was represented at the Travel + Leisure's 2017 World's Best Awards ceremony held in New York City last Wednesday.

Some 200 guests attended the event hosted by Travel + Leisure's Publisher, Mr. Joseph Messer and Editor in Chief, Mr. Nathan Lump.