




A small person makes a big splash; a curious Aldabra tortoise; artificial Eden Island is 200m from Mahé. Opening image: aerial view of the beach on La Digue island (Adobe Stock)

The Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve shelters the remains of a palm forest on Praslin island (Adobe Stock)

A secluded beach on Silhouette, the third largest island in the Seychelles (Ian Badenhorst)
Family Travel
Seychelles’ most family-friendly pads
Our pick of Seychelles’ most toddler, teen and tantrum-friendly hangouts

Hilton Seychelles Labriz
Winding down won’t be optional for adults at this comprehensive resort, which ticks every box on the ‘tropical paradise’ cheat sheet. Options include everything from lounging on pristine white beaches and getting lost in picturesque sunsets to seafaring excursions to catch and cook your own dinner, as well as world-class diving and yoga on the sand. Younger holiday makers can revel in the on-site Kids’ Club, where tennis lessons, bottle decorating and playground sessions – supervised by fully trained staff – are just the tip of the energy-sapping iceberg. Precious family time can be found in a variety of hikes all over the island, whether to the secluded and stunning Belle Vue cove or the more challenging Grand Barbe plateau. The best bit? All the necessary kit – hiking bags, water and a packed picnic – is supplied by the hotel. Book with British Airways Holidays by 30 November and receive a 35 per cent discount on selected room types for stays up to 30 June 2021.

North Island
Transport the family to a home away from home in one of the North Islands’ 11 luxury private villas – and with a clear conscience. The resort’s eco-friendly attitude ensures conservation is at the fore, with each villa crafted from local materials and designed to blend in with its surroundings. Plan the days your way thanks to the resort’s Beach Buddy programme, which means children can be supervised through a range of activities throughout the day and parents and relatives can dip in and out at will. Fancy making pizza but not the playing the pirate treasure hunt? No problem. Leave the kids with qualified staff while you kayak, paddleboard, scuba dive or hike into the wilderness – or enjoy some precious ‘you’ time in the spa with the unmissable Soothe and Replenish Body Rescue Treatment.