Welcome to my next trip report, covering travel in British Airways first class, Etihad/Air Seychelles business class, Turkish business class, and stays at the two Four Seasons properties in the Seychelles.
Continue reading: Introduction: Birthday In The Seychelles
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Yeah I just got married at the Four Seasons, Mahe. Absolutely beautiful place, we were so impressed with Seychelles.
Looking forward to the trip report.
Didn’t realize that Four Seasons resorts were open in Seychelles. When I find out which one you prefer i’ll get down later this year
I’m going to Seychelles for my honeymoon in September (via QR J), but am torn on the hotels. I’d like to use points, as the second half of our trip is very expensive (Safari). The Le Méridien looks like a good location, and I can use SNA, but it does look like it’s seen better days. Can you elaborate on the LM issues that Tiffany had?
The Hilton looks good if you can get the private pool upgrade, but expensive points otherwise.
@ Andrew -- I'll do my trip report after Ben does his (they take me a really long time, and time has been a commodity), but bottom line is that I would absolutely not recommend the Le Meridien at this point in time. The Hilton would be a VASTLY better experience, particularly for a honeymoon.
Thanks for the pre warning. So I have to cancel the LM booking and go for either Hilton or Four Seasons
Can't wait to read more. Looking at going to the Seychelles later this year.
Did Tiffany do a review on the LeMeridien?
Just stayed one night at LM. While not great room-wise, I'd not say I would not recommend it in such a stern way. The location is great - on the edge of Beau Vallon beach - with great view; the food is good, the bar is nice, and the restaurant Paris Seychelles very romantic. I do recommend the Hilton, FS, and Kempinski over it though.
"For our stay in Paris we decided to book the Park Hyatt, which is perhaps one of the most aspirational points properties out there." Aspirational to whom? Only if you are a US blogger. Burning points on Park Hyatt, St Regis, Conrad, etc... in a resort at a fantastic location it is aspirational for me. In Paris? Why???
I really hope you didn't go all the way to Seychelles and stay on Mahe the entire time. If you're going to do that, you might as well go to the Caribbean. The beauty of The Seychelles are the other smaller islands such as La Digue.
I can’t wait for this report!
I’m planning to go to the Seychelles as well, and I’m interested in both Four Seasons properties. However, I still want to learn more about the Desroches one since it’s new, and new hotels usually have a few “glitches.”
@Ryan, did you not read? "While it was a splurge, we decided to spend most of our time in the Seychelles on Desroches Island."
I can’t wait for this trip report!
I’m planning to go to the Seychelles, and I’m interestsed in both Four Seasons properties. However, since the Desroches one opened recently, I wonder if it’s suffering from any “glitches” like many new hotels do.
@ Lukas yes I can read, but that still doesn't take away from the fact that Desroches Island isn't exactly exploring the beauty of Seychelles that I'm referring to. There's a reason some of the top rated beaches in the entire world are on La Digue and Praslin
All you said was that you were hoping they didn't spend the whole time on Mahe. They didn't, case closed.
Your relationship with Ford is very endearing.
I am sure the distance and travel are rough on both of you.
Do you see yourself doing the what you do indefinitely?
I have wondered.
OMG this looks like an amazing trip. Can’t wait to read the details. Thanks Ben for the great articles
Not relevant to this trip because it was planned... but can you do a post about how you book hotels when you're traveling "normally" for you?
As in, when you don't yet have the flight that you'll end up taking (let's say it's in 3 days but you don't know that), how do you book hotels? One day at a time? The day before each time?
Curious about how you do that with cash/points and what the cost is vs. booking in advance. Thanks!
im SO excited to read about this trip. More trips like these please!
Please tell me you beach hopped at La Digue...you cant go to Seychelles and not visit La digue
Interested on your Le Meridian comments. I just booked them for a pair of nights. Would love to see your write up.
@ TCCQuest -- It's on the list, but my writing time these days is sadly limited.
Short version: I would book at the Hilton.