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19 Apr 2011


Raffles launches Seychelles property
BY Tom Walker

Raffles launches Seychelles property

Luxury resort operator Raffles has opened its first Indian Ocean property with the launch of raffles Praslin in the Seychelles.

Located close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vallée de Mai, the resort features 86 villas including one- and two-bedroom villa suite options with views of the Indian Ocean.

All villas are accompanied by private plunge pools and rsort facilities include a Raffles Spa.

The spa, the design of which has been inspired by the evolution of the pearl, boasts 13 treatment pavilions.

Six of the pavilions are open-air and are set among natural rock formations above the water and close to the ocean.

Two additional spa suites feature steam showers, Japanese soaking tubs, and observation decks where residents may enjoy treatments in private.

Additional spa facilities include steamroom, sauna and a Spa Garden with a Pavilion for Yoga and Pilates.

Treatments include the signature 'Pure Pearl' using crushed pearls as its exfoliating agent, while couples can enjoy the 'Champagne and Caviar' treatment which starts with a 90-minute full-body massage followed by a Caviar Luminescence Facial then to finish guests relax in the spa suite's Japanese-style soaking tub with a glass of champagne and 50 grams of Beluga Caviar.

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