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kittycat1 Sep 4th 2011 5:25 am

Seychelles
 
Has anyone been?

I'm thinking of a long weekend and some R&R- so just 3 days- has anyone been and whats the feedback? I'd be going on my own so just want somewhere I can chill out with a good book, do a bit of exploring and not be hassled or anything. I need to travel somewhere where I get 4000 teir points on my emirates card to maintain my silver status so this is looking like the most attractive place. I don't have time to take a coupel of small trips so need the 4000 miles to be in one whack.

However I'm curious as to whether its full of honeymooning couples as could do without ludicrously happy people in my face. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Any feedback peeps?

xxx

Millhouse Sep 4th 2011 5:30 am

Re: Seychelles
 

Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 9599140)
Has anyone been?
However I'm curious as to whether its full of honeymooning couples as could do without ludicrously happy people in my face.


You are looking at this the wrong way around. No one is ludicrously happy on honeymoon. She is busy thinking about the gifts that need to go back and he is still thinking about how to pay for the expensive mistake.

Go there and be smug.

mentalist Sep 4th 2011 6:16 am

Re: Seychelles
 
Watch out for those killer sharks.

soukie Sep 4th 2011 9:01 am

Re: Seychelles
 
We went a few years ago and have to say that we were not that impressed. We went to the three main islands (Mahe, Praslin and La Digue) - found it all a bit boring and a bit down at heel (lots of seaweed on the beach etc). Do a bit of research on the seasons before you go as I think I remember reading that there is a season to go and I think we went at the wrong time!

dagryn Sep 4th 2011 11:37 am

Re: Seychelles
 

Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 9599140)
Has anyone been?

I'm thinking of a long weekend and some R&R- so just 3 days- has anyone been and whats the feedback? I'd be going on my own so just want somewhere I can chill out with a good book, do a bit of exploring and not be hassled or anything. I need to travel somewhere where I get 4000 teir points on my emirates card to maintain my silver status so this is looking like the most attractive place. I don't have time to take a coupel of small trips so need the 4000 miles to be in one whack.

However I'm curious as to whether its full of honeymooning couples as could do without ludicrously happy people in my face. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Any feedback peeps?

xxx

if you scuba dive it is one of the best places to go - you can chill out on beach - stay at the Coral Strand - there used to be a couple there from uk that ran the scuba school - a few years since i was there but can recoomend it - as i kept going back for more punishment!!

ken

The Dean Sep 4th 2011 5:37 pm

Re: Seychelles
 

Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 9599140)
Has anyone been?

I'm thinking of a long weekend and some R&R- so just 3 days- has anyone been and whats the feedback? I'd be going on my own so just want somewhere I can chill out with a good book, do a bit of exploring and not be hassled or anything. I need to travel somewhere where I get 4000 teir points on my emirates card to maintain my silver status so this is looking like the most attractive place. I don't have time to take a coupel of small trips so need the 4000 miles to be in one whack.

However I'm curious as to whether its full of honeymooning couples as could do without ludicrously happy people in my face. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Any feedback peeps?

xxx

You can safely close the thread now.............. no need for any further replies, people...............

http://www.lemeridienfishermanscove.com/

Stunning.

talmshar Sep 4th 2011 7:13 pm

Re: Seychelles
 
first of all, that was funny and cute. Don't worry about others we have our share of good and bad times... its how much fun we have during the good times and how good we are at seeing the good during bad times...

i've heard of sychelles never been,
i know that maldives is also cool, you can have some control on the kind of people based on the hotel you choose... some are for honey mooners... others are for people who want to get away from it all

i also have been to bali and phuket... very cool but might be too far for your miles.
regards..

Casta Sep 4th 2011 8:35 pm

Re: Seychelles
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 9600079)
You can safely close the thread now.............. no need for any further replies, people...............

http://www.lemeridienfishermanscove.com/

Stunning.

Agreed. Was fantastic and definitely one of the best indulgent breaks I ever had. We stayed there and went diving with these guys http://www.bigbluedivers.net/ Didn't see slushy/love couples and feel the need the hurl ;) Have a great time!

al dente Sep 5th 2011 4:45 am

Re: Seychelles
 
What about Sri Lanka if you're looking for some R&R that your fellow holiday makers won't be too romantic

Ethos83 Sep 5th 2011 6:58 am

Re: Seychelles
 
Have you thought about Mauritius or Reunion Island?

Zanzibar?

The Dean Sep 5th 2011 9:34 am

Re: Seychelles
 

Originally Posted by Ethos83 (Post 9601013)
Have you thought about Mauritius or Reunion Island?

Zanzibar?

I just got back from Mauritius..............

It's raining there. A lot.

flares Sep 5th 2011 1:41 pm

Re: Seychelles
 
Seychelles, Seychelles on the Sey shore *hic* :drinkwine:

Blue Cat Sep 6th 2011 1:04 pm

Re: Seychelles
 
not been as everyone I know who has been said it was extortionately expensive :o

kittycat1 Sep 6th 2011 2:54 pm

Re: Seychelles
 
BC- yeah some of the hotels etc are way out of my league but there are some relatively cheap guest houses. I'm looking at island hopping and only going for 2- or 3 nights so should be able to do it without spending all my savings! I won't be eating or drinking much so its just the odd excursion I need to pay for but I'm happy to chill out and just go exploring, I'll wait for the day Im a billionaire befroe I do it in style!

Dean- that link is awesome- too pricey fro me though!

mentalist Sep 7th 2011 5:26 am

Re: Seychelles
 
Have you tried Istanbul? You are guaranteed to find yourself a boyfriend there, whether you like it or not.


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