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INDIAN OCEAN
STORY SEYCHELLES –
A TRANSFORMATIVE ISLAND EXPERIENCE AT AN AWARD- WINNING GREEN RESORT
You will find STORY Seychelles nestled between the towering granite peaks of Morne Seychellois and the white sand and aquamarine waters of Beau Vallon bay. Surrounded by the unique tropical beauty of Seychelles, STORY takes you on a transformative journey that nurtures body and soul.
Experience a contemporary approach to tropical living surrounded
by modern comforts and refined attention to detail and service. The resort features 100 rooms ranging from ocean facing villas, each with
a private pool, to
chic garden facing suites. The award-winning SESEL Spa
is situated in the heart of the lush tropical garden and there are seven dining options to choose from, each with its own ambiance and cuisine. With such amazing variety, we decided to launch an All-Inclusive package whereby our guests may enjoy all that our beautiful resort has to offer.
STORY is not only one of the leading resorts in Seychelles,
it has also received the ‘Seychelles Leading Green Resort Award’ for the past four years. This speaks of the hotel group’s commitment to creating sustainable solutions within the tourism industry and to promoting environmental tourism. STORY is consistently working on groundbreaking eco-friendly initiatives, within and outside the property.
It is all in the name and STORY Seychelles is about creating experiences and ‘stories’ for, and with their guests. These stories are sparked by more than just the endless beauty of islands, the bold architecture and refined interior of the resort, the cultural heritage of the island and the care that STORY takes of its guests - it is interwoven with the unique magic that each visitor brings to the island.
Contact us for more details.
FINDING NATURE IN SEYCHELLES
Seychelles offers visitors plenty of opportunities to get close to nature. There are a number of well- marked hiking trails that offer amazing scenery, including rainforests, waterfalls, as well as views of the pristine beaches and coral reefs.
One notable hike is the Morne Blanc Nature Trail in Morne Seychellois National Park on the island of Mahé. This trail offers incredible panoramic views over Mahé’s west coast. Other popular hikes include La Digue’s Nid d’Aigle trail and Praslin’s Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve.
The best way to experience the walking trails is to contact a local guide to learn more about the island’s history, culture and native species.
Seychelles also has plenty to offer on the nature side of wellness. Highlights include the Vallée de Mai on Praslin and the Botanical Gardens on the outskirts of the capital, Victoria, which offer bite-sized experiences of Seychelles’ nature.
Boat trips to island sanctuaries such as Curieuse, Moyenne, Aride and Cousin are also available and a must-see.
For more information please visit: www.seychelles.travel EMIRATES CATERS FOR INCREASE
IN DEMAND FOR MAURITIUS
This summer, Emirates will increase its daily service to Mauritius on its Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft to double daily flights on its flagship A􏰀8􏰁 aircraft.
Emirates’ second daily flight will provide an important boost to tourism to the Indian Ocean destination which has now relaxed entry restrictions for travellers.
The additional flight will also provide more choice in flight timings and seamless connectivity to customers from markets across Europe, Americas and the Middle East looking to travel to Mauritius to enjoy its sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and natural landscapes. Emirates is currently in its 20th year of operations to the Indian Ocean destination.
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