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Hilton Labriz

Silhouette Island

By Nathalie Hodgson

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa on Silhouette Island

When people think of Seychelles they usually talk
about its exclusivity and superior natural beauty, and
the majority would agree to leave the children behind
(at home before catching a flight). However when it
comes to families with babies, toddlers, or even early
teens, there’s no debate that Hilton Seychelles Labriz
Resort & Spa on Silhouette Island is the perfect family
beach holiday destination. Sunny, safe and affordable,
with a never-ending list of activities, catering for
every member of the family, the resort is manned
by professional, friendly staff that are all willing to
accommodate your little ones, leaving you to enjoy a
luxurious island getaway.
A family holiday can be a balancing act. With the
parents craving for serious relaxation and of course
some additional pampering and the children thrilled
with their change of scenery, adventure and titanic
reserves of energy. The large open areas and family
pools are perfect for ‘all day’ entertainment, leaving
you a little more stress free. Some activities and
facilities available on the island include cycling, boat
trips, fishing, a Giant Tortoise Sanctuary, helicopter
tours, kayaking, sailing, snorkelling tours, tennis,
volleyball, guided walking tours and of course, the
infamous Jungle Kids Club. This club boasts programs
that are based on using their natural surroundings
and having fun as well as learning. ‘Activities such as
coconut painting and dancing incorporate elements
of the environment and local culture’, explains Debra
Edumalayem, Kids Club Supervisor. ‘Once a week,

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The 19th Century plantation house, beautifully restored

depending on the weather conditions, we take a short
walk of about 20 minutes to the tortoise farm, and
during this walk we point out all the different trees,
fruits and flowers on the island. Kids are usually very
interested to learn about tropical plants and fruits’.
So while the kids are fully preoccupied with their new
play area, games and carers, the parents have time
to enjoy a wonderful treatment at the mountainside
spa, set amidst massive boulders in the fringes of the
forest, and offering a full menu of beauty treatments
and revitalising rituals. Using a combination of local
ingredients and processes enhanced by treatments
from all-natural, organic product ranges, Li’tya. As
the spa manager, Marakas Farini clearly points out
‘Silhouette Spa is ‘inspired by nature’ and encourages
a deep spiritual connection to the natural world,