The Seychelles island was not created for overthinking, or rushing, or your crippling anxiety, or that deadline, or drama, or the rat race we call life. It only exists to bring calm to the chaos. Tranquillity to the turmoil. And peace to the pandemonium.
Johannesburg, South Africa (01 July 2022) – Being sent to review a resort is always tricky as the expectation is that you will write good things about them, but with Club Med, that task is so effortless because they are THAT amazing.
I got to spend a week in what can only be described as paradise, and you can too, with this discount promo code that Club Med has given to all Good Things Guy readers.
Club Med Seychelles is nestled between the deep green of the tropical forests and the turquoise blue of the Indian Ocean on the beautiful island of Sainte Anne – the largest (2.27 km²) of eight islands in Ste Anne Marine National Park of Seychelles, just 4km from the main island Mahé.
At Club Med, “all-inclusive” means exactly that. You simply have to choose whether you want your booking also to include flights and they will organise that for you. Once you’ve booked and paid for your package and arrived at the resort, you could literally leave your wallet at home! All meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner (and lots of great, healthy, indulgent, delectable choices at each meal) plus tea-time snacks – are included. All drinks all day, including local beers, wines, spirits, cool drinks and hot beverages, are also included. Various activities (these are resort-dependent) are also included, as well as lots more.
Staying at the Club Med Seychelles means enjoying an exceptional island experience. Crystal-clear waters surrounding you, heavenly beaches and lush, wild flora… it’s this idyllic setting that will accompany you throughout your vacation.
It’s an Eco Resort on its own island!
Immerse yourself in a real paradise of green and blue and explore the little islands set in the Indian Ocean and their tropical flowers. At the heart of the Seychelles archipelago and a protected national marine park, the island of Saint Anne is home to a single and unique hotel: the Club Med Seychelles Resort.
Adults and children will awaken their inner Robinson Crusoe on a holiday in total harmony with nature, where many activities are directly connected to the Indian Ocean and its sublimely beautiful scenery.
Trekking, free diving and glass-bottomed kayaks are just some of the pleasures that can be shared, all designed to promote well-being and induce happiness in every family member. Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches edged with rocks, hills covered in lush vegetation – looks like you’ve found the backdrop to your next holiday.
It will force you to slow down and then teach you to enjoy it!
If Eat, Pray, Love taught me that in Italy you will learn “the art of doing nothing”, then I will add that Seychelles will teach you the art of slowing down,
The Seychelles island was not created for overthinking, or rushing, or your crippling anxiety, or that deadline, or drama, or the rat race we call life. It only exists to bring calm to the chaos. Tranquillity to the turmoil. And peace to the pandemonium.
In his speech Henri Giscard D’Estaing, the president of Club Med, said: “Since 1950, even if it has evolved considerably thanks to its move upmarket, its globalization and its digitization, Club Med still has the same raison d’être: freeing individuals from their constraints, allowing them to recharge their batteries in the most beautiful places in the world to return to original happiness.”
And this piece of paradise in Seychelles will force you to do just that. All of a sudden, you will find yourself sleeping later, switching off your phones and napping in the afternoon.
Yellow the dog… and the island of tortoises!
The resort offers many activities from Padel, Sailing, Kayaking to Hiking, Archery, Yoga, Beach Volleyball and water aerobics, but the island also comes to life as the sun sets, offering beach parties, acrobatic entertainment while dining and dancing till late in the evening.
Outside of the resort, a world of discoveries awaits you. You’re here in the heart of paradise, just as it exists in everyone’s mind…with translucent waters, white sand, sculpted boulders and lush nature. Take a catamaran to the island of La Digue and the Anse Source d’Argent or the island of Praslin and its cocofesse forests…the nature is spectacular here! A visit to the capital city of Mahé makes for a wonderful journey back in time.
One of the most memorable excursions I took was to Moyenne Island, where I met 150 massive tortoises and also Yellow, the island dog – a pup left behind after the island’s owner Brendon Grimshaw passed away. Grimshaw’s story was fascinating, and his love for Seychelles and conservation was so heartwarming. The half-day trip included a catamaran trip, an underwater submarine ride and a hike around the beautiful little island.
The snorkelling and diving is out of this world!
Speaking about excursions, the beauty of Seychelles is matched tenfold when you head below the surface of the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, and the further one moves from the Inner Islands, and the heavier human pressure experienced there, the more true this becomes.
Scuba diving in Seychelles is truly a wondrous experience for a number of reasons. The water is warm and clear, giving you visibility of up to 50m and the abundance of species there is simply spectacular.
Home to Moray Eels, Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Green and Hawksbill Turtles, impressive coral structures and unique species, the snorkelling and diving is out of this world!
It’s a Club Med!
No-fuss. No surprises. Club Med offers an all-inclusive experience with refined comfort, quality food, stress-free journeys, services to take care of your children and an astounding array of sports and activities to amuse you.
For over 60 years, Club Med has established itself in the world’s most unspoiled locations to offer the most unforgettable of holidays. With some 80 all-inclusive experiences worldwide and facilities, there’s a holiday to suit every desire.
Families will love the structured children’s facilities, with trained expert G.O’s keeping your children entertained and safe all day long. With a full range of relaxation options and activities, it’s easy for families, couples and friends to relax with world-class spas, swimming pools and sports schools offering such activities as sailing, padel, scuba diving and
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