Hilton Labriz, Silhouette island.

My 4th trip to the Seychelles for 2015 (and not my last it seems), I’ve mentioned this private island a few times on the blog and to subscribers via email. Finally it was high time for a visit.

Getting there.

Try Business class with triple or quad miles bonus to Etihad family account for all your 9x members, booked on Seychelles for R13,300 for 5 business class flights which included Mumbai and Abu Dhabi. I don’t usually recommend spending more money to fly than is necessary but when the maths = quad miles x 175 % D class x 50% Etihad Gold bonus per member and you have a few in your family bonus account the spend becomes a investment for many future first and business class flights.

The booking.

Hilton ran a 7 day 33% off flash sale in EMEA, Seychelles had availability even though it was not on the list.

When you go to a private island anywhere in the world make sure you have a meal plan checked in the booking. Half board is excellent.

The normal charge for buffet dinner is 960 SCR for adults, 480 SCR for kids aged 6-12 and kids under 6 is free of charge.

The transfer.

Hilton Labriz offers a return chauffeured transfer from the airport to the boat docks that lies on the north east of the island of Mahe. You also get to see Victoria, Seychelles capitol. The cost is 130EU.

The Check-in.

Checking-in is done in the waiting area prior to the boats departure. I got a confirmed deluxe villa with pool upgrade worth:

The Boat ride.

The boat ride is 45 minutes and has a 95EU per person charge for a return. On this ride you will encounter many jet lagged passenger’s battling to keep eyes open.

Arriving at the resort.

The tour to the room.

The villa upgrade.

My villa’s very own backyard come standard with a swimming pool, hammock and a seating deck overlooking it all.

The breakfast.

The supper.

Different themed buffets are on offer every night.

Gone fishing.

Oh my gosh. What an amazing experience this was. Its not uncommon for me to spend 3 – 4 nights a week fishing back home targeting big Kob, but this, in the day time + the variety of catches and scenery, words fail me.

Only 5 minutes into the boat ride we had 2 huge bites… The 2nd of which I actually saw the fish jump out the water at the back to grab the lure. Split seconds after I was as fast at the rod as the reel went zzzzzzz.

Fishing in Seychelles is world class.

Teppenyaki on the house at Sakura.

We requested the fish caught to be prepared at the Japanese restaurant thanks too English couple on the trip’s rave about the food experienced the night before. Sushi and grilled fish so fresh it never touched ice.

 

The resort.

Exploring the jungle.

There is a 6km hike up and down the mountain to Anse Mondon on the other side. Its a stunningly beautiful bay reminiscent of the one I found in Salalah , Oman. Completely untouched and a certain degree of difficulty to get to.

 

Investment the HHonors way.

I cant wait for my next Seychellian adventure. No doubt Labriz  will be on the stay list.