North Island , Seychelles
NEED TO KNOW
- North Island is a private exclusive island that unashamedly aims at providing the very best in service, location, accommodation, dinning, facilities and experience
- North Island has been designed to be sensitive to its surrounding environment and conservation is integral to the island's success
- There are no set menus, the chef will talk to you about personal preferences and talk about the local produce growing on the island as well as the abundant fresh fish available to design your perfect cuisine
- North Island is the ultimate island getaway perfect for couples and families
- 11 secluded villas, with Villa North Island being the ultimate in private luxury
THE HOTEL
Begin the evening by attending an environmental talk in the library. Glass of wine in hand, you will learn about the island's various conservation programmes, key to the North Island experience. You can dine anywhere at any time. How about heading to the West Beach and funky Sunset Bar, before enjoying a barefoot beach-barbecue under the stars. Although North Island is an amazing honeymoon destination, families are also welcomed and activities are personalised to your children's wishes.
Each of the eleven guest villas, lovingly handcrafted with natural woods, local stone and thatch, has a luxuriously spacious master bedroom, writing and dressing area. The contemporary décor has an emphasis on textures with soft rugs and textured wood flooring underfoot. The huge en suite bathroom has a sunken marble bath and an outside shower for alfresco bathing. Air-conditioning is fitted but for most guests the refreshing ocean breeze is more appealing. If you are travelling as a family, the lounge can be converted into a second bedroom, and has a DVD system, iPod docking station and internet access. Your Villa Master will be on hand to prepare private meals from the small kitchen-area, leading from the expansive sun-deck and private plunge pool.
Mahé Island
10 hours
GMT +4 hours
Not required for UK passport holders
Yellow fever if arriving from an endemic area
March - November
The islands of the Seychelles enjoy a year-round warm tropical climate, generally governed by two opposing trade winds. The south-easterly trades blow from May to September bringing drier and windier conditions ideal for sailing. From October to March the gentler north-west trades provide calmer seas but a higher chance of refreshing showers. Scuba divers will find April, May, October and November have the warmest seas and visibility is often 30 metres plus