Despite being the Seychelles' second-largest island, Praslin has a small population. When you arrive here, you'll see a jungle-covered mountain ridge rising from the ocean, with a few low-rise houses and a tiny jetty. The typical tropical-island triad of sun, sea, and sand is a major draw, but there are also botanical wonders, amazing birdlife, and the slow speed of traditional Seychellois island life to be found.
With fiery red soil and a natural coco del mar forest, Curieuse is a curious little island stashed away in the Seychelles. The smallest of the 115 islands that make up the Seychelles, Curieuse is less than 3 square meters but has so much history and beauty already swaddled in its name. Between 1829 and 1965, it was a leper colony and you can still see a collection of stone buildings used to house residents.
These days it is home to ongoing conservation work dedicated to protecting the fragile ecosystem of the natural coco forests and the colony of giant tortoises. On the nearby island of Praslin you will find one of the world's best beaches at Anse Lazio. Boulders, Takamaka trees, a beachside restaurant, and blue and white shades set the scene for sandy days laced with saltwater.
For those charter guests who dream of swimming alongside sea turtles, the Iles Cocos & Felicite are a must. This small selection of islets sit a few miles north of La Digue in the sweet Seychelles Archipelago. Iles Cocos is a first class spot for snorkeling. With crystal clear waters and hundreds of turtles, it’s a dream locale for dropping anchor and plunging into the perfect shades of blue. A little further along and you find Felicite Island. A vision of forest and granite, this island was once a coconut plantation but has now been turned into an intimate resort. As part of the protected marine park you can snorkel and dive in pristine surroundings with just a few boats for company as fellow sailors find themselves smitten by the wealth of water life and the native turtles.
A truly inspired private Island in the sweet Seychelles, Fregate is a fantasy land brimming with five-star style. This idyllic resort boasts a handful of private villas and is home to one of the world's best beaches. Perfectly named, the island is also home to an essential nesting spot for Frigate birds and is a heavenly home for Aldabra giant tortoises. For those charter guests looking to balance absolute luxury bliss with the company of some of the Seychelle's most exciting wildlife, Fregate is sure to strike a chord. Days are spent hiking the atmospheric trails and snorkelling in the pristine waters and eves are spent dining on organic dishes and watching falling stars thunder overhead.