b'PARTNER SPOTLIGHTLearn about turtles One-bedroom beach villaDolphin-viewing excursionTree-planting activityFamily Time atALPHONSE ISLANDBond with the family while protecting the unique fauna and flora of this remote paradise.SnorkelingAbout 1,300 kilometres off Africas eastActivities for all ages: You can relax coast, a few degrees south of the equator,and do nothing or choose from a host of the Seychelles archipelago consists ofactivities run by a team of enthusiastic 115 islands, less than half inhabited. Anguides and experts. There is something hours flight from the main island, Mah,to engage guests of every age. Toddlers Alphonse Island is part of the Seychellescan find and release hatchlings or outer islands. Nature lovers will neverfeed giant tortoises. Children aged five tire of exploring the endless stretches ofonwards can learn snorkelling, go on blissfully secluded beaches, lush forests,turtle patrols, and swim in safe, sheltered and protected coral reefs of this paradiseareas. Teens may learn to snorkel, island. This is a world-class marine fly- dive, kayak, look for turtles, stand-up fishing destination for species such aspaddleboard, or walk through a lagoon.bonefish, giant trevally, and milkfish. TheBeach villa with turquoise water is teeming with marineFamily time: Theres plenty to do asprivate poollife, and youll see green and hawksbilla family, too: family barbecue picnics turtles, manta rays, stingrays, tropicalon secluded beaches, sunset cruises, fish and corals of every shape and hue,fishing, and boat trips to encounterSustainability: Sustainability is at the heart and lemon and nurse sharks. fantastic undersea life. Cycle aroundof Alphonse Island, from 100% solar power the island and go on nature walks on theand growing fresh produce to rainwater Accommodation: Alphonse Island Resort,adjoining island of St. Francois. Haveharvesting, and the use of electric buggies PHOTOS: BLUE SAFARI (ALL)part of Blue Safari Seychelles, is a singlefun learning to cook together with Chefand bicycles. At the wildlife conservation resort island where youre promised anLennox at the resorts farm, which growslevel, there are numerous programmes: incredibly intimate and exclusive stay.fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables.turtle, shark, manta ray, coral, and seabird The lodge has 22 beach bungalows, 5Families can meet and greet some ofmonitoring and protection programmes, beach villas, and 2 beach retreats, allthe free-roaming giant Aldabra tortoisesa tortoise nursery, turtle patrols and the with scenic ocean viewsperfect for athat live on the island or watch tiny turtleprotection of nesting sites, beach cleanups, family getaway. hatchlings make their way to the ocean. and conservation talks. TRUE VOYAGES \x1a59'