Silhouette Island, the third largest island in the Seychelles can easily function as a venue for any. Deserted Island TV Shows & Movies like “Cast Away” and “Lost”. From the mid-19th century until 1960, the island was owned by the French Dauban family, who was responsible for developing there extensive plantations. Only a few civilians live there today.
Hilton Seychelles Labriz is the only resort nestled on the shores of the island, surrounded by lush jungle and gigantic mountains, blending seamlessly into the nature reserve that covers 90% of the island. Buggies and bicycles are the only means of transport here, swimming pools, turquoise sea and diving options and endless white beaches.
“Hilton Seychelles Labriz is a very special place on Silhouette island, it really is a place where people can go back to their spirituality get one with nature”, says Thomas Porter, the Resort Manager. “Our 111 villas are unique because you can either be beach facing looking out over the Indian Ocean, or if you prefer the nature you can really look out into pure jungle and see the bats and the bees and get back to feeling the world”, he says.
Waking up to the sound of the ocean at our footsteps or walking on the endless tranquil beachfront. Can we ask for more? How about dining? Breakfast buffet at Café Dauban. Mediterranean at Aria. Italian in Portobello. Asian or Japanese teppanyaki. Drinks at Lo Brizan Bar, Beach food or Creole heritage food in Grann Kaz?
Captain Yuwan takes us aboard the hotel’s jetty to Seychelles iconic islands. Praslin’s Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve palm forest is famous for its coco de mer, the largest and heaviest female flower of any palm. Lazio is reputed as the most beautiful
beach in the world thanks to its perfect crystal-clear water.
La Digue is for sure the most picturesque island with the gigantic turtles under the monumental granite rock. Anse Source d'Argent is the most photographed beach in the world due to its imposing boulders reminiscent of prehistoric times, an ideal backdrop to endless films and commercials.
A two hours sail on the ocean and we are back to Silhouette to the ultimate escape at the hotel’s Spa relaxing our bodies in the jungle's heart.
Seychelles Silhouette Island a heaven on earth, not to be missed