AS THE plane dipped beneath the clouds on its approach to land at Seychelles International Airport, Brendan and I were full of anticipation. When you plan a honeymoon, you paint lots of happy pictures in your mind. The brochures are full of these glorious images, of course: infinity pools of deepest blue, sumptuous suites, dinner tables groaning under the weight of lavish buffets, happy couples gazing into each other's eyes over a sparkling glass of champagne and, naturally, palm trees nodding over brilliant white sandy beaches.
The recent pictures of Pippa Middleton enjoying a post-wedding mini-break in Madrid with a former beau have fuelled some whispers. While her partner, broker Alex Loudon, slaved at his desk in London, Pippa partied in Spain with a group of friends - and photographs of her at the airport, outside a nightclub and in a rowing boat, showed George Percy to be chief among them. George, the son of the Duke of Northumberland, dated Pippa at university and they've been friends ever since. ('We don't want to rock the boat...but what will Pippa Middleton's boyfriend make of her holiday frolics in Spain with a handsome and eligible old flame?' ran one newspaper headline.) In fact, jetting off with your ex has become surprisingly common, if not all the rage. A few months ago, Hugh Grant whisked his f...
AROUND THE WORLD 1. Among the greatest heroes of 2011 were undoubtedly the "Fukushima 50" - actually 200 Japanese technicians who worked in shifts of 50. Their bravery and self-sacrifice won plaudits worldwide. What did they do? a) Plucked survivors from the seas after a terrible tsunami hit Japan b) Ignored life-threatening radiation levels to work round the clock to make safe a nuclear plant damaged by the earthquake and tsunami c) Worked ceaselessly to save those trapped in the rubble of collapsed towns along the Japanese coastline 2. The Arab Spring has seen a clutch of dictators toppled. It all began with one young vegetable seller setting himself alight in protest over the confiscation of his cart. That sparked protests and revolutions that were to sweep the Arab world. Which coun...
Almost three hundred yards from the shore, my pedalo was coping admirably with the calm waters of the Indian Ocean. The only sound was the dull clunk of my laboured pedalling as I scanned the coastline and enjoyed the view.
... took off in 1971 when Mahe International Airport opened. Visitors on a long stay often plan an isla...
NEWLYWED Wills and Kate's secret honeymoon island costs a staggering EUR50,000 a night to hire. The figure emerged after the name of the island was revealed by the German businessman who organised the break.
..., confirmed details of the couple's Seychelles hideaway to a Hamburg newspaper. "Yes, we rented t... Wills, 28, and Kate, 29, flew to the main airport in the Seychelles by private jet on Tuesday. They ...
Recent pictures of Pippa Middleton enjoying a post-wedding minibreak in Madrid with a former beau have fuelled some whispers. While her partner, broker Alex Loudon, slaved at his desk, Pippa partied in Spain with a group of friends, and photos of her at the airport, outside a nightclub and in a rowing boat showed an old flame to be chief among them -- George Percy dated Pippa at university and they've been friends ever since. But jetting off with your ex has become surprisingly common. A few months ago, Hugh Grant whisked his ex-partner Elizabeth Hurley (at that point separated from husband Arun Nayar, and not yet on a firm footing with cricketer Shane Warne) away to Mustique. The former couple have enjoyed numerous holidays over the years -- with Hugh joining Liz and Arun in France and...
... inaugurate the Seychelles International Airport. . The historical significance of the "Mission Rui...
UK/IRELAND CORNWALL: Carbis Bay Holidays (08000 122 241) offers four nights' selfcatering at Beach Retreat, apartment sleeping two, for total Pounds 175, from Nov 18, or when booked a week or less before departure. NORTH CORNWALL: Breaks in Cornwall (01621 784 666) offers B&B from Pounds 59 per double room per night, until Dec 17.
...SEYCHELLES: Bridge & Wickers (0207 483 6555) offers seven nig... return flights ex-Heathrow and private airport transfers. BARBADOS: Kuoni (01306 747 008) offers...
WHICH are the hot new destinations for 2010? And where are the most alluring deals to be found? We have scoured the world and picked our top ten trips. LUMINOUS LAOS
...SERENITY IN THE SEYCHELLES. THINK the Seychelles are out of your league? That... flights from Heathrow on Air Seychelles, airport lounge access and private transfers. SOARING SHANG...
ALMOST three hundred yards from the shore, my pedalo was coping admirably with the calm waters of the Indian Ocean. The only sound was the dull clunk of my laboured pedalling as I scanned the coastline and enjoyed the view. The brand new Constance Ephelia Resort is an impressive sight, covering nearly 300 acres on the western coast of the island of Mahe, largest of 115 islands in the archipelago of the Seychelles. It's part of a simple strategy to make this corner of paradise, heavily reliant on tourism, available to more visitors. So this four-star resort at Port Launay aims to deliver better value than the five-star establishments which dominate the region. Rarely are you aware of any costcutting.
... took off in 1971 when Mahe International Airport opened. Visitors on a long stay often plan an isla...
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