Day 1

Overnight flight to Mahe.

Days 2-4

Fly onwards to Praslin Island to stay for three nights at L’Archipel Hotel. Boasting just 30 deluxe rooms located in a colourful and exotic garden, the hotel nestles in the hillside overlooking the private beach of Anse Gouvernement. Facilities available include swimming pool, restaurant, bar and watersports - windsurfing, snorkelling, canoeing and SCUBA diving. (BB)

Days 5-8

Fly via Mahe Island to Denis Island to stay for four nights at Denis Island Lodge. The only hotel on this small island, guests are accommodated in individual cottages, all sea facing with an open veranda and separate bedroom in a tropical setting amidst casuarinas and coconuts trees. The cuisine is superb and watersports include windsurfing, canoeing, game fishing and SCUBA diving. (FB)

Days 9-11

Return to Mahe Island to spend the final three nights at the spectacular Banyan Tree. Nestled in Intendance Bay, one of the world's most beautiful talcum powder beaches, this hotel provides a rare taste of paradise. The stunning pool villas, in combination with unrivalled watersports and a wonderful spa will ensure a memorable stay. (BB)

Day 12

Depart on overnight flight to the UK.

Day 13

Arrive UK.