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Alphonse Island

STAY Four-bedroom Beach Villa Size 6,458 sq ft Nightly rate from $7,000 Alphonse Island has two four-bedroom Beach Villas, fi ve one-bedroom Beach Suites and 22 Beach Bungalows — all of which have been decorated in hues that complement the gorgeous natural surroundings. All have outdoor showers and are just a few steps from the beautiful beach. With three accommodation choices, there is something for groups of friends, families, multi-generational families, as well as smaller families and couples to enjoy. The two four-bedroom Beach Villas at Alphonse Island o ff er space and re fi ned interiors with impeccable design by architect Lisa Rorich, a specialist in designing luxury island projects in the Seychelles as well as safari camps. The two 6,458-sq-ft Beach Villas seamlessly blend traditional

Alphonse Island o ff ers unique encounters such as extraordinary marine activities and barefoot island adventures, underpinned by eco practices. With dedicated and experienced teams of marine biologists and conservationists, Alphonse’s distinctive itineraries cannot be replicated anywhere else. The island is at the forefront of trailblazing new ecological initiatives; it has recently signed the Unesco Sustainable Travel Pledge and has also implemented a series of protection and monitoring programs. Alphonse Island enables guests to experience these pristine islands and atolls as they gain a comprehensive understanding of the ecology and environment of these exceptional locations, in an idyllic setting with exceptional luxurious accommodation and stellar cuisine. CONTACT Scott Mitchell, general manager, scott@ bluesafari.com, +248 422 9708, alphonse-island.com

ALPHONSE ISLAND SEYCHELLES Southwest of the mainland of Mahé lies the untouched Eden that is Alphonse Island. Part of the Alphonse Group of islands, which also includes St François and Bijoutier, this pristine, natural paradise is considered one of the purest natural idylls in the world. Alphonse Island is blessed with one of the world’s healthiest climates and gorgeous, consistent weather, o ff ering guests year-round summer days with temperatures seldom dropping below 71°F. Beautiful white beaches line the edges of tropical forests surrounded by miles of unblemished shorelines, lagoons, sea fl ats and protected coral reefs that are home to a vast array of wildlife in this ecosystem.