The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles opened its doors to guests today for the first time.  The resort features 67 villas and suites that reflect the island’s natural surroundings and took three years to complete at the sensitive site of Petite Anse, working closely with the local authorities in the Seychelles to protect and preserve the fragile local environment. 
The expansive accommodations are grounded in traditional Creole design featuring natural timber and brick, with views that soar above rocky granite outcroppings to the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
All villas and suites feature expansive outdoor spaces that open …

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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles now open!

Kuoni’s 2009 Longhaul Report combines research gathered directly from its customers and also from the expert views of its product managers to look at not only where people travel, but why.
Nick Hughes, Kuoni’s managing director, said: “Travel is no longer just a holiday choice. It impacts our lifestyle, stimulates our wellbeing and influences our fashion, design and food choices.  Kuoni customers really want to delve deeply under the skin of their destination, to explore further and experience more. We call this growing trend Explorism and we believe it is the …

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Maldives remain top choice for Kuoni’s longhaul customers

Bora Bora – Spleen and Ideal (island)Originally uploaded by rachel_thecat
Hilton Hotels has announced that it has entered into franchise license agreements with Louis Wane for three hotels on the islands of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora, in French Polynesia. Three existing hotels will be re-branded as the Hilton Hotel Tahiti, the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa and the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa.
Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
The island of Bora Bora is located one hour’s flight from the international airport in Papeete, Tahiti. Built …

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Hilton add three hotels in French Polynesia