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Praslin Island
Praslin Island
Praslin Island

Praslin Island is a beautiful destination with a stunning coastline...

...and a spectacular scenery.

Praslin Island is great for an ultra-relaxing holiday.

Praslin Island

Reviews of holidays to Praslin Island

18 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Praslin Island.

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Ms G
Luxembourg

"Another great trip with EA"

I visited Seychelles between 15 Apr 2012 and 23 Apr 2012
"As on two previous occassions, Expert Africa have outdone themselves - thank you!

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You are great - just keep up the good work :-)" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Seychelles holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr H
Devon

"Seychelles the islands of rain."

I visited Seychelles between 30 Sep 2011 and 9 Oct 2011
"The poor weather was a problem... rain every day and three days constant rain.

On arrival we were asked to exchange our Expert Africa vouchers for Mason vouchers. Checking these after an overnight flight was difficult but Their vouchers were incorrect. It was a considerable problem to find the first hotel voucher from Mason's was for bed and breakfast and they were not able to sort this out untill after the weekend. it caused considerable problem with the hotel.

Though there was a Masons representative at each point of travel their main interest was to collect vouchers. They came across as complacent and at times rude. Having a voucher for a transfer of two hundred yards from the jetty to hotel in la Digue underlied the farce of it all.

The transfer from Praslin airport to the hotel could have been ten minutes. We were made to wait some forty five minutes and then the bus did a tour of the island dropping off different guests at different hotels.

There was no one to meet us on arrival at mahe. It was in the middle of a storm and the jetty has no shelter. Cases are just stacked up to get soaked in the rain. It was more like local bus travel in Africa.

Overall we felt the Seychelles was an over rated destination.... one or two fabulous beaches but little more. We felt it was inappropriately expensive. Most local people were not friendly. Indeed it was a revelation that workers from Mauritius or Nepal were the most helpful and welcoming.

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I went on the visit Uganda after Mahe. You need to seriously consider expanding their. The people are realy welcoming, facilites well above average. The scenery is stunning and the game has very substantialy recovered." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 3 on a Seychelles holiday
Overall trip
Average
Ms S & Mr C
UK

"We love the Seychelles!"

I visited Seychelles between 3 Jul 2011 and 14 Jul 2011
"Thank you for a wonderful trip! Apart from the flights, every aspect of the trip was excellent. In particular, it was very well organised, with all our transfers going without a hitch.

The Seychelles are a beautiful part of the world, and we can't think of a better place to have spent our honeymoon.

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Keep up the excellent work!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Seychelles holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
The W family
Germany

"Seychelles, Vic Falls and Botswana"

I visited Botswana and 2 other countries between 11 Jun 2011 and 29 Jun 2011
"The holiday of a life time. the trip was wonderful and even though our itinary was quite complex it all went like clockwork. No hitches . Lucy put together a great programme abd gave us some very valuable advice ." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P
Chipping Norton

"Overall, a lovely holiday."

I visited Seychelles between 8 Apr 2011 and 18 Apr 2011
"The above rating would have been Very Satisfactory had it not been for the poor performance of Air Seychelles. Expert Africa (Lucy) was very helpful and efficient and the organisation of our trip was excellent.

I would not, however, recommend the Hotel l'Ocean. For your information, one of the other tour operators from whom we also secured a quote and with whom we had some discussion, did not recommend this hotel and suggested as alternatives Patatran Village and Le Domaine which were only marginally more expensive.

The advice on the choice of Islands and the duration of stay on each one was excellent." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 3 on a Seychelles holiday
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs C
Banchory

"A fantastic destination"

I visited Seychelles between 3 Apr 2011 and 14 Apr 2011
"As mentioned previously, some requests to Mason's Travel didn't get implimented - their internal communication leaves a lot to be desired.

The Seychelles are a dream destination, although the romantic this or the romantic that does get a wee bit overpowering at times.

There are some visitors who go for the exceptional birds and other wildlife, as well as the snorkelling etc. and the Seychelles fully lived up to those expectations.

The suggestions made by Lucy Copson on choice of island to visit and where to stay were spot on." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Seychelles holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms B
Berks

"Overall"

I visited Seychelles between 18 Feb 2011 and 3 Mar 2011
"Lovely holiday, beautiful place, friendly islanders

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On the whole everything went well and we really enjoyed our holiday thank you" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 6 on a Seychelles holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs
Ireland

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I visited Seychelles between 27 Oct 2010 and 1 Nov 2010
"We really enjoyed the overall experience was were sorry we did not book a longer stay.

The Seychelles is definitely a location we would consider for a return visit.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Not really - all the transfers and pick-ups were handled efficiently and with courtesy." Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 5 on a Seychelles holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Praslin Island

Our suggestions for beach lodges in Praslin Island


Coco de Mer Hotel

Coco de Mer Hotel

Coco de Mer Hotel is a cheerful place on the south-west coast of Praslin, which is very well run. More for families than honeymooners, it offers good value and plenty of activities.


96% (9 reviews)
La Reserve

La Reserve

La Reserve is a friendly and well-run resort right on the beach. Stylish without being stuffy, it has a laid-back charm that suits both couples and families.


88% (5 reviews)
Hotel L'Archipel

Hotel L'Archipel

At the end of Côte d'Or, above the secluded beach of Anse Gouvernement, Hotel l'Archipel is a lovely, old-school hotel reminiscent of the island's colonial past.


95% (4 reviews)

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