Expert Africa's ultimate beach holiday spends 7 nights on North Island, in the Seychelles – which is certainly the most luxurious and exclusive island beach holiday that we know of; it includes return flights from/to London Heathrow with Etihad, all transfers, food, an extensive wine list and even most scuba-diving.

Day 1

This trip uses the most direct way to the Seychelles, from London with Etihad.

Days 2-8 North Island, Seychelles

Arriving in Mahe, on the Seychelles, in the early afternoon you'll be met and guided swiftly the airport's helipad. Then it's a very short and scenic 15-20-minute private helicopter flight to North Island. Here you'll stay for 7 nights in the exclusive luxury of …

North Island (full board & activities)

Your time is your own here, and your villa's own attendant will help you arrange your meals, and any activities, to suit your own tastes and preferences. The chef's skill is at your disposal – and virtually all your activities are included here.

Day 9

On your final day, leave your villa and spend a last few hours soaking up the sunshine and luxury here, before boarding your private helicopter back to Mahe's airport. There you'll take the Etihad overnight flight back to London Heathrow.

Day 10

Arriving in London Heathrow the next morning, you have the whole day to make your way home – after visiting one of the most amazing islands in the world.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	27-Mar-2012	£13,679
28-Mar-2012	6-Apr-2012	£15,831
7-Apr-2012	31-Oct-2012	£15,673
Notes: The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements. There are substantial reductions for up to two children (aged 19 and below) sharing with parents, and children under 3 years of age can stay free. Ask us for details. Flight upgrades to business class seats for the intercontinental flights are usually possible; check with us for details.

This itinerary includes:

• Economy flights between London Heathrow and Mahe, helicopter transfers between Mahe and North Island, and all local taxes. (Business Class flights, and flights with other carriers, can easily be arranged; ask us for details.)
  
• All meals and virtually all drinks, both soft and alcoholic – including an extensive 'included' wine list and most spirits and cocktails.
  
• All snorkelling and scuba-diving (including PADI scuba courses) in and around the North & Silhouette islands.
  
• Sea kayaking, shore-based fishing and half-day fishing charters, and body-boarding lessons
  
• Use of mountain bicycles on the island, and the use of one 'North Island buggy' per villa.
  
• Use of the internet connection – via a PC for guests provided in the library, or a WiFi capability in each villas.
  
• Talks, walks and activities with North Island's resident ecologist.

This itinerary excludes:

• Drinks from the 'reserve' list – which contains an extensive selection of vintage wines, champagnes and more esoteric spirits.
  
• Spa and health therapy treatments
  
• Full-day boat charters to fish or explore other islands
  
• Telephone calls.

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