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Indian Ocean/Africa - Seychelles

Where the giant tortoise roams wild...!

Frégate Island, the Seychelles’ most exclusive hideaway, provides an absolutely idyllic, romantic setting for any holiday. International celebrities love to enjoy total privacy there. Not only does this private island feature the most beautiful beach in the world, according to the New York Times, but you will also be charmed by fresh spring water cascading down attractive white-granite rock formations, exotic fruit trees bearing almond, mango, golden apple and breadfruit, banyan trees, a palm-filled jungle, and the purest emerald and turquoise waters surrounding the island. Frégate is one of the only two islands in the world where the giant tortoise roams wild. They can be sighted all over the island. Children will enjoy the fun of riding on their backs, although at tortoise pace. Other wildlife in the area includes rare birds such as the melodious magpie robin, which is found nowhere else in the world. A nearby rock jutting out of the sea is a nesting place for more than 100,000 seabirds, where they are protected by the surrounding coral reef.

Rates:

From USD 1,800 per villa (2 persons) per night, full board (recommended minimum stay 5 nights). Children (depending on age) from USD 100 – USD 300 per day, including full board.

Location

Situated 60 miles across the deep blue of the Indian Ocean from the main island of Mahé, Frégate is the most remote and secluded of the Seychelles granite islands.

Accommodation

The island has just 16 villas spread out between the palm trees, just a little above the beaches. They have been constructed in native style with mahogany wood and African teak in a simple post-and-lintel style, the villas are topped off with dense thatched roofs. Both the architecture and decor draw on Balinese and Thai influences. Each villa was situated to make it feel like a part of the surrounding landscape, and to ensure maximum privacy and seclusion for the guests. Sliding glass walls and French doors that can be opened to the elements help to further blur the line that separates inside from outside. A private terrace provides vast views of the sea and each villa has a Jacuzzi with a whirlpool. Despite their traditional appearance and supremely laid-back ambiance, the villas come well-equipped with DVD machines and CD players. And, of course, if the fresh sea breezes aren’t quite cool enough for you, there’s always air conditioning.

Dining

Frégate Island offers you five-star cuisine and what may be the finest Creole cooking in the Seychelles, together with the best wines. Meals are served in the Plantation House or in the main restaurant where great emphasis is placed on personal service. If you wish, you can order your breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner on the terrace of your villa or on one of the beaches.
 

Activities

Diving, fishing, sailing, swimming in the pool, tennis, lazing on one of the nine beaches or on the comfortable cushioned sunbeds, exploring the island in your kart, or just enjoying a quiet afternoon in the library of the island’s Plantation House. Guided nature walks can be arranged to encounter Frégate’s spectacular flora and fauna.

Best time to travel

The climate is pleasant and mild throughout the year. Temperatures range from 24° C to 33° C and are not subject to sharp variations. Windsurfing and sailing are best at the start and end of the trade winds, usually around May and October. During the south-east monsoon from May until October it is drier and slightly cooler. Diving is fantastic all year round with best conditions in March, April, May, September, October and November.

Getting there

Frégate is 35 km from the main island of Mahé – a 20-minute flight or a 2-hour boat trip