Q Magazine - Winter 2017/18

10 S urrounded by pristine white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, Raffles Seychelles is a luxury villa resort located amid lush tropical greenery and dramatic granite rock formations on the north-eastern corner of Praslin, the second largest island of the Seychelles islands, and home to natural wonders such as Anse Lazio, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The resort is ideally situated for exploring this “must see” island and trips to both Curieuse Island and La Digue are popular island hopping excursions. Offering some of themost spacious accommodation in the Seychelles, each of the 86 hillside and beachfront villas include a private plunge pool and outdoor pavilion to soak up the breathtaking views. Additionally, there's a butler service available to all guests, as well as other luxuries such as limousine transfers. You can even arrive and leave in style with a helicopter transfer to Mahe international airport. Most of the villas have one bedroom, but there are also 4 two- bedroom villas that would be ideal for family bookings. The resort is the ideal place to indulge in luxury with the legendary Raffles service, with six restaurants and bars delivering bespoke gastronomic experiences with cuisine ranging from pan-Asian specialties, to Creole dishes, and contemporary Mediterranean delights. Enjoy a wide range of leisure activities, explore the islands or just unwind at the award-winning Raffles Spa . For those planning a family break, The Sugar PalmClub is a dedicated kids club designed for toddlers, children and teenagers, with complimentary access. Raffles Seychelles The Garden of Eden has just got a lot easier to get to... One bedroom Garden View Villa FromMarch 24, 2018 customers will be able to fly direct fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles, making British Airways the only airline offering a non-stop service from the UK. The 10-hour flights will take to the skies twice-a-week from March to October and will be operated by the airline’s newest fleet of aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. With flights taking off on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the route timetable is perfectly positioned for honeymooners and holidaymakers keen to immerse themselves in island-life for longer and book 10 night trips and extend their break. Book early to avoid disappointment. The HOT ticket direct to the Seychelles