AN ALMOST COMPLETELY UNDISTURBED, UNSPOILT CORAL ISLAND PARADISE
WITH LUXURIANT VEGETATION, MAGNIFICENT SANDY BEACHES, COCONUT PLANTATIONS
AND A VIVID UNDERWATER WORLD: DESROCHES ISLAND GUARANTEES A TOTALLY RELAXED
HOLIDAY FAR AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF EVERYDAY LIFE.
Text: Gabriele Isringhausen, photos: Naïade Resorts
FOR THOSE SEEKING THAT PRISTINE EXPERIENCE of discovering an almost
completely undisturbed, unspoilt island in
the Indian Ocean – then Desroches is the ideal destination.
This coral atoll belongs to the island nation of the Seychelles,
in the Indian Ocean and lies some 30 minutes by air,
south west of Mahé.
Its the only island in the Amirantes group open to tourists and its quite
simply – paradise. The tropical climate produces an all year round,
moderately warm temperature tempered pleasantly by the Indian Ocean sea
breezes. Although there are no seasons as such, the best months to visit
this coral atoll with its breathtaking beaches and its unique fauna and
flora, are March, April, May, October and November.
The Desroches Island Resort itself (part of the prestigious Naïade Resorts
Group) is indescribable – it really has to be seen. The
small island is 6.2 km long and only 1 km wide. Its
coastline is fringed by 15 km of fine, sandy beaches. Desroches
was once an important supplier of cobra and even today the island has one of
the finest coconut groves in the Seychelles.
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Tastefully designed premises and the paradise in front of the terrace door.
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The Desroches Island Resort is the perfect base to discover this island
paradise and with the exclusivity that this hideaway location offers, it's
no wonder the resort is a well-deserved member of the “Small Luxury Hotels
of the World”. The accommodation consists of 20 junior suites in 10 double
chalets spread out over the island. All the villas blend harmoniously with their
surroundings and the materials used reflect the relaxed feel of the place.
The interior designer has concentrated on using predominately dark, locally
grown timber along with deep, earthy colours. Much importance has been placed
on small details and with how best to use the natural light to try to
achieve that airy, tropical feeling. All the accommodation boasts top class
double beds with mosquito nets along with satellite TV, telephone, air
conditioning, mini bar and a large terrace with direct access to the beach.
For those wishing to explore the island further, there are bicycles on hand.
However, it's diving that really draws people to this island paradise.
With its unique underwater world consisting of 14 classified dive sites, the
island is especially popular with divers and underwater photographers and
offers ideal conditions for both beginners and experienced divers.
The diving school on the island is German-run. The island is one of the finest
locations for scuba diving, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing. But of course,
you can windsurf, go canoeing or play tennis as well. Or why not visit the
island spa to be pampered with an experienced Balinese massage under the warm
tropical sun.
The restaurant, “Le Veloutier”, located directly by
the pool, has fantastic views out to the sea and offers Creole-style, French
and cosmopolitan cuisine and of course, fresh fish! The
“Beach Restaurant” is open for breakfast and lunch
buffets or for an intimate candlelight dinner. Here you can sit back and enjoy
your meal under the shade of a straw-thatched roof with your feet in the
warm sand. In the evening, surrounded by the Indian Ocean and coconut palmtrees,
the Bar l'Amirante is the perfect location to sip a cocktail
while watching the sun go down.
A pristine paradise – holiday surely can't get
more paradisiacal as this – yet it's only a nine hour flight
away from Europe!
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DESROCHES ISLAND RESORT
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Resident Manager: Laurence Jeanvoine
Address: Archipel des Amirantes
P.O. Box 638
Republic of Seychelles
Central Reservation Office
Telephone: +2 30 - 6 98 22 22 + 27 27
Facsmile: +2 30 - 6 98 42 22
http://klocke-verlag.de
Internet: www.naiaderesorts.com
OFFICE IN GERMANY:
Naïade Resorts
Goethestraße 18, D-60313 Frankfurt/Main
Telephone: +49 - (0) 69 - 92 88 788 - 0
Facsimile: +49 - (0) 69 - 92 88 788 - 10
ROOMS/RATES:
Singles from euros 563, Doubles from euros 659 (inclusive of full board).
The Desroches Island Resort can be booked as part of a package holiday
either with or without flights from/to Germany with Trauminsel Reisen,
a travel agency specialising in the Seychelles, where they're more than
capable of advising you in all aspects of the islands. The owner of
Trauminsel Reisen is Wolfgang Därr, the author of a Seychelles
travel guide published by DuMont (part of the “Richtig Reisen”
series). The new, completely revised edition came out in 2007.
TRAUMINSEL REISEN
Maisie and Wolfgang Därr GmbH
Summerstrasse 8, D-82211 Herrsching
Telephone: +49 - (0) 81 52 - 93 19 0
Telefax: +49 - (0) 81 52 - 93 19 20
Internet:
www.islanddreams.de and
www.trauminselreisen.de
Price example:
Trauminsel Reisen offers the Desroches Island Resort from euros 1,280 per person
for 3 nights and from euros 1,900 per person for 6 mights in a Junior Suite
with full board including flights from/to Mahé as part of a Seychelles
island hopping holiday. For 14 nights in a Junior Suite with full board,
expect to pay euros 5,020 (e.g. in May/June 2008). The price includes nonstop
flights with Condor, Frankfurt-Mahé-Frankfurt (economy) and transfers
from/to Mahé, along with a copy of DuMont Seychelles travel guide.
Comfort class upgrades cost an additional euros 1,200 per person (for both
flights). The Desroches Island Resort fits perfectly into an island-hopping
itinerary where you have the opportunity to visit two, three or even more
islands in the Seychelles, all within the same holiday. The experts from
Trauminsel Reisen are more than happy to come up with a tailor made itinerary
to suit your individual requirements. Please contact the company directly
if you wish them to send you their 150-page catalogue.
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