Head to the Seychelles and escape the Olympics

Thursday, 12 July 2012 12:51 PM

The hotel has superb panoramic views over the Indian Ocean

The hotel has superb panoramic views over the Indian Ocean

Fancy escaping the madness of the Olympics? Just Seychelles is offering a seven-night stay at Raffles Praslin discounted by £2,500 per couple, departing July 25th. 

Set in the north-east of the island of Praslin, Raffles Praslin Seychelles is a short 15 minute flight from Mahé. The hotel has superb panoramic views over the Indian Ocean, overlooking Curieuse National Marine Park, and positioned on the white sands of Anse Takamaka beach. The Raffles spa is based on the philosophy of transformation, with 13 treatment pavilions and treatments using pearls which can be seen growing off the coast. Take a boat trip for snorkelling and a sunset BBQ, or visit nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Vallée de Mai, home to the endemic Coco de Mer palms – or for those in need of a little Olympic flavour, explore neighbouring island La Digue by bicycle.

Just Seychelles has seven nights in a Hillside Pool Villa at Raffles Praslin Seychelles from £1.998pp, departing July 25th  – saving £2,500 per couple. Price includes two free nights, and flights with Etihad Airways from London Heathrow to Mahé, as well as inter-island flights to Praslin and private car transfers. Price based on two people sharing. 

For more information or to book please call 0208 840 0969 or visit the Just Seychelles website.

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