{"id":6341,"date":"2023-11-30T17:04:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T06:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=6341"},"modified":"2023-11-30T17:04:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T06:04:38","slug":"mauritius-vs-seychelles-honeymoons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/mauritius-vs-seychelles-honeymoons\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Honeymoon Destinations: Mauritius vs Seychelles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Choosing between a honeymoon in Seychelles or Mauritius is a delightful dilemma to be in.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both islands offer unique experiences. Seychelles, with its pristine, secluded beaches and lush tropical landscapes, exudes romance and seclusion \u2013 perfect for couples seeking an intimate, tranquil escape. On the other hand, Mauritius boasts a vibrant blend of cultures, offering a dynamic fusion of adventure and relaxation. Whether you prefer the serene intimacy of Seychelles or the diverse activities of Mauritius, both islands promise a magical start to your life as a married couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on to discover your perfect match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The countries at a glance: secluded archipelago or multicultural melting pot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seychelles-resize-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"Shutterstock\nParadise Beach, Seychelles\" class=\"wp-image-6350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seychelles-resize-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seychelles-resize-1536x978.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seychelles-resize-350x223.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seychelles-resize-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seychelles-resize-2048x1305.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seychelles-resize-1200x764.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paradise Beach, Seychelles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the name of either of these island nations into a search engine and the results will seem quite similar (and enticing): stunning white-sand beaches and lush rainforest foliage. A closer look, however, reveals just how different they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seychelles consists of 155 islands, the overwater peaks of an underwater plateau. It\u2019s renowned for jaw-dropping scenery, with tropical rainforest sloping down to palm-fringed beaches and granite boulders that contrast with crystalline water. The archipelago was uninhabited until the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century, when French and British colonists finally arrived with slaves from Africa and India. The smallest country in Africa, 90% of its 100-thousand-strong population live on the main island of Mah\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mauritius is one large island, around 800 kilometres east of Madagascar. Less tropical than Seychelles, the country\u2019s interior is covered in dense forest and sugar-cane fields. Head to the UNESCO-listed area of Le Morne in the country\u2019s southwest and you\u2019ll find the impressive monolith of Mont Brabant towering over an incredible blue lagoon. Having gone through waves of settlement by the Portuguese, Dutch, French and British from the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century onward, Mauritius\u2019 population today is incredibly multicultural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Mauritius<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Mauritius\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000006zXGVAA2\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d0f91bcffd76a652c59f59bcdc74d705\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/shangri-la-le-touessrok-mauritius-africa\/0062y000006zXGVAA2\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Shangri-La Le Touessrok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/qvkjj1kn4d3evzdg7a.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/qvkjj1kn4d3evzdg7a.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/qvkjj1kn4d3evzdg7a.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/qvkjj1kn4d3evzdg7a.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/qvkjj1kn4d3evzdg7a.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/qvkjj1kn4d3evzdg7a.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Trou d&#039;Eau Douce, Mauritius\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Trou d&#8217;Eau Douce, Mauritius<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Shangri-La Le Touessrok<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Mauritius Five-Star Beachfront Paradise with Private Island &#038; Two Championship Golf Courses<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,892<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000CnP6ZYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_732c0d6c58e45331d614c6b3da152bac\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/sofitel-mauritius-limperial-resort-and-spa-mauritius\/006RF00000CnP6ZYAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Sofitel Mauritius L'Imp\u00e9rial Resort &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8l8xhc3kr8uuuvei0a.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/8l8xhc3kr8uuuvei0a.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/8l8xhc3kr8uuuvei0a.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/8l8xhc3kr8uuuvei0a.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/8l8xhc3kr8uuuvei0a.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8l8xhc3kr8uuuvei0a.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Sofitel Mauritius L&#039;Imp\u00e9rial Resort &amp; 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Villas on South Coast with Beachfront Pool &#038; Butler Service<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 suite from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$290<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_9f70539d-7543-4763-b8e3-bbfdca4be556\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_00016b7edd5c4d4aa79d82d31b53b2c9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/le-beachclub-serviced-apartments-and-villas\/9f70539d-7543-4763-b8e3-bbfdca4be556\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Le Beachclub Serviced Apartments and Villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ca0xgetp4rgpell400h.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ca0xgetp4rgpell400h.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ca0xgetp4rgpell400h.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ca0xgetp4rgpell400h.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ca0xgetp4rgpell400h.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ca0xgetp4rgpell400h.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Le Beachclub Serviced Apartments and Villas, Grand-Baie, Mauritius\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Grand-Baie, Mauritius<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Le Beachclub Serviced Apartments and Villas<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"no_price\">Select your dates<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"offer_x\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Mauritius&#038;destinationId=le_2b44928ae11fb9384c4cf38708677c48&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more escapes\">\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_tag\">Looking for something else?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View all<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Mauritius&#038;destinationId=le_2b44928ae11fb9384c4cf38708677c48&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more escapes\">View more escapes<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The resorts: ultra lux private-island havens or laidback beachfront bed-and-breakfasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing where you\u2019ll sleep is perhaps the most crucial step of honeymoon planning \u2013 luckily these two islands have accommodation options fit for every kind of marital bliss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will and Kate honeymooned in Seychelles \u2013 need we say more? Ultra luxurious resorts abound in the archipelago, with palatial villas overlooking private pools and endless blue sea as the norm. Thanks to the islands\u2019 focus on sustainability and conservation, many options also tout eco-conscious design and operations. More low-key but equally alluring are the many charming guesthouses and bed-and-breakfasts scattered like gems across the three bigger islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its longer history of tourism, Mauritius offers a wider range of accommodation options than Seychelles, with some of the best-value packaged stays in the Indian Ocean. The island is host to both renowned world-class hotel brands and boutique luxury offerings, and in addition to the plethora of beachfront resorts with infinity pools melting into ocean horizons, there\u2019s a smattering of accommodation set in the lushly forested mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The activities: world-class snorkelling or vibrant festivals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mauritius-resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shutterstock\nMauritius\" class=\"wp-image-6354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mauritius-resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mauritius-resize-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mauritius-resize-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mauritius-resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mauritius-resize-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mauritius-resize-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mauritius.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you might expect, pastimes in Seychelles mainly involve exploring its natural endowments. The three main islands of Mah\u00e9, Praslin and La Digue offer incredible landscapes for hiking, while the smaller outlying islands serve as a base for world-class snorkelling and diving. Motorised sports are banned in the islands for conservation reasons, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s relatively easy to get around with a network of ferries, light aircraft and helicopters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gentle waves and blue lagoon of Mauritius play host to all of the same thrilling water sports on offer in Seychelles, but its larger area and population mean an increased range of land-based activities. Active honeymooners will enjoy the nature reserves and national parks where you can explore ziplining, animal encounters and diverse hiking routes. Lush golf courses beckon, and rum distilleries and tea plantations avail themselves to slake your thirst. A roster of colourful festivals also pepper the calendar, reflecting the melting pot of cultures that make up this island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Seychelles<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Seychelles\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000UvgsTYAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_1a4d7cf72d73c0fb28160216dfb50b51\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/raffles-seychelles-praslin-island-east-africa\/006RF00000UvgsTYAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Raffles Seychelles \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" 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class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Seychelles, East Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Raffles Seychelles <\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Award-Winning Seychelles Pool Villa Luxury with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Massages<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,899<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$4,119<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,675<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-57%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000003IACwAAO\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_31cd51d75d8daa8a086dd9ce5e69ef1c\">\n\t<a 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https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/xo8hl54fs7jodbdy4vcn.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/xo8hl54fs7jodbdy4vcn.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Six Senses Zil Pasyon, F\u00e9licit\u00e9, Seychelles\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>F\u00e9licit\u00e9, Seychelles<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Six Senses Zil Pasyon<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Seychelles Private Island Pool Villa Luxury by Iconic Six Senses<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,602<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_75b8e071-093a-496b-aa31-122c2608033f\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9c289a70f8143a90fe69ef1610e0bdba\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/le-relax-hotel-and-restaurant\/75b8e071-093a-496b-aa31-122c2608033f\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Le Relax Hotel and Restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/924crw6or5kb5gzhhml.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/924crw6or5kb5gzhhml.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/924crw6or5kb5gzhhml.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/924crw6or5kb5gzhhml.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/924crw6or5kb5gzhhml.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/924crw6or5kb5gzhhml.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Le Relax Hotel and Restaurant, Mah\u00e9 Island, Seychelles\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Mah\u00e9 Island, Seychelles<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Le Relax Hotel and Restaurant<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"no_price\">Select your dates<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_48547aa8-b49d-4ec1-8401-a92388b64773\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d9260dd0596904ae14c5538457bc5e20\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/laila-seychelles-a-tribute-portfolio\/48547aa8-b49d-4ec1-8401-a92388b64773\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"la\u00efla, Seychelles, A Tribute Portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/n6f8lwp2283t6nz8isw.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/n6f8lwp2283t6nz8isw.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/n6f8lwp2283t6nz8isw.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/n6f8lwp2283t6nz8isw.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/n6f8lwp2283t6nz8isw.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/n6f8lwp2283t6nz8isw.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"la\u00efla, Seychelles, A Tribute Portfolio, Mah\u00e9 Island, Seychelles\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Mah\u00e9 Island, Seychelles<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">la\u00efla, Seychelles, A Tribute Portfolio<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade\/game room.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,461<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_3053ce18-f1eb-407d-885a-f9f4930acbe9\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_0bd4c836c9d00ef44c1ae61f573bc55f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/constance-ephelia\/3053ce18-f1eb-407d-885a-f9f4930acbe9\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Constance Eph\u00e9lia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/buxjca5bxxbzpxore8d.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/buxjca5bxxbzpxore8d.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/buxjca5bxxbzpxore8d.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/buxjca5bxxbzpxore8d.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/buxjca5bxxbzpxore8d.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/buxjca5bxxbzpxore8d.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Constance Eph\u00e9lia, Mah\u00e9 Island, Seychelles\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Mah\u00e9 Island, Seychelles<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Constance Eph\u00e9lia<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You&#8217;re sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,025<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_9e7b4dd0-fe45-4033-a753-3bd5fd37f595\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_a6e3d9135fc1a08b15d753e38e983628\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/le-nautique-luxury-waterfront-hotel\/9e7b4dd0-fe45-4033-a753-3bd5fd37f595\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Le Nautique - Luxury Waterfront Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9uwipdsy8d4eiwkw7uh.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/9uwipdsy8d4eiwkw7uh.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/9uwipdsy8d4eiwkw7uh.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/9uwipdsy8d4eiwkw7uh.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/9uwipdsy8d4eiwkw7uh.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9uwipdsy8d4eiwkw7uh.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Le Nautique - Luxury Waterfront Hotel, La Digue, Seychelles\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>La Digue, Seychelles<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Le Nautique &#8211; Luxury Waterfront Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour\/ticket assistance.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,066<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_977296a1-f2e5-488b-8afc-0f02839cb9d9\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_3bcc7161aab5c8d048daa135e6e5dfc2\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/four-seasons-resort-seychelles-at-desroches-island\/977296a1-f2e5-488b-8afc-0f02839cb9d9\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ojue1q484vr76bmsva.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ojue1q484vr76bmsva.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ojue1q484vr76bmsva.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ojue1q484vr76bmsva.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ojue1q484vr76bmsva.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ojue1q484vr76bmsva.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, Desroches Island, Seychelles\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Desroches Island, Seychelles<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. 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Additional features at this resort include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade\/game room.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$4,761<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_79073d96-d613-4ba4-9926-640cba5d0de7\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_61f02dec81e5ffa5266febc1773237a5\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/evergreen-apartments\/79073d96-d613-4ba4-9926-640cba5d0de7\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Evergreen Apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rpn77aka52b6w6gevah.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/rpn77aka52b6w6gevah.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/rpn77aka52b6w6gevah.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/rpn77aka52b6w6gevah.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/rpn77aka52b6w6gevah.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rpn77aka52b6w6gevah.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Evergreen Apartments, Mah\u00e9 Island, Seychelles\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Mah\u00e9 Island, Seychelles<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Evergreen Apartments<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. 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On the other hand, why not try both? 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