Seychelles is an idyllic destination for honeymoons. The natural beauty of the islands provides the ideal setting for romance, and the unspoilt remoteness of the deserted beaches creates a sense of private island exclusivity.After the excitement and the build-up to your wedding, Sainte Anne Hotel offers you the opportunity to relax and enjoy one another’s company in magnificent surroundings.
The Sainte Anne private villas are designed for outdoor living, peace, tranquillity and, above all, privacy; and entry is through your own private gate, which leads into a garden with a secluded gazebo furnished for comfortable relaxation. The elegant décor of your room enhances the hideaway feeling, while the spacious bathroom and dressing room lead to an outdoor shower, ideal for washing away the salt and sand after a refreshing swim.
Special rates for honeymooners apply during most of the year, when special discounts on the land and air portion of the package apply for the bride.
Look forward to honeymoon gifts in your villa:
30 day advance purchase applicable to Early Bird rates.
Repeat Guest saving applies for 2nd visit within 18 months or 5th visit or more, not applicable to Royal Palm. Rates are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Due to the volatility of the Rand please use this as a price guideline – call for updated pricing. Terms & conditions apply
- Free land & water sports per brochure
- Up to 30% saving on land package included
- 5% saving for repeat guests
- Breakfast and Dinner included
- A romantic candlelight dinner
- Boutique gift voucher for the honeymoon couple
If the honeymooners decide to upgrade to the all inclusive package from R780 per person per night, your package then includes:
- A buffet lunch daily
- A selection of imported wines, local and imported spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, fruit juices & bottled water.
- All gratuities and personal expenses
- Visas
- Offsite activities
- Gratuities
- Daily lunch and beverages
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Beachcomber Marketing (Pty) Ltd trading as Beachcomber Tours (herein called 'the Company')
1 Package price
Package prices quoted are based on prevailing air fares, fuel surcharges, airport taxes, hotel prices, land costs and rates of exchange. The Company reserves the right to adjust package prices in accordance with increases as well as any seasonal adjustments and currency fluctuations.
2 Hotels
Once hotel reservations have been confirmed, the Company reserves the right to substitute hotels with others of a similar or higher category at no additional cost to the client, even after departure from South Africa. Hotels reserve the right to close restaurants and facilities due to operational reasons and seasonality without prior notice. All facilities and amenities are subject to change at any hotel without prior notice. Certain sports and facilities mentioned are at an additional charge.
3 Hotel, land supplementary and airline special requests
The Company will endeavour to comply with special requests, however the Company cannot guarantee that these requests will be met. No request can be implemented unless stated in writing to the Company.
4 Not included in package prices
Group and FIT (free independent traveler) inclusions differ. Package prices quoted do not include airport taxes and fuel surcharges but these costs are listed separately. Any additional surcharges levied by the airlines, costs of obtaining visas, re-entry permits and passports, telephone calls, laundry, entertainment arrangements not shown in the brochure, meals, beverages and excursions unless specified, or any other item of a personal nature are not included in the package. Package inclusions are strictly as per the final confirmation and it is the client's duty to familiarize themselves with such confirmation before departure.
5 Reservations
On confirmation of the booking, please complete and sign the booking form. A non-refundable deposit of between 20% and 40% of the total package price is payable within 72 hours of confirmation of the reservation in addition to the total cost of air tickets, airport taxes and fuel levies by the due date stipulated by the airline booked. The balance owing on the invoice must be paid eight weeks prior to departure or, alternatively, as per the date stated on the confirmation. The Company reserves the right to cancel any reservation for which the total package price has not been paid by due date, in which event the deposit will be forfeited to the Company. The Company guarantees the price of land arrangements once full payment is received, except where subsequent increases are beyond the control of the Company. Airfares, airport taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to the prices, ticket time limits and conditions quoted by the airlines and cannot be guaranteed by the Company. The Company is an intermediary and acts on behalf of its principals and cannot be held liable for any increases, cancellations or changes effected by these principals. These principals have their own terms and conditions which will apply to the client and such conditions will prevail.
6 Method of payment
The Company will accept payment for all arrangements in cash, electronic funds transfer (EFT) or credit card. For payment by credit card the Company offers an on line credit card payment facility to Visa, MasterCard and Diners credit card holders via a 3D secured site. Certain international cards are not compatible with this site. For other credit cards the Company requires an original signed credit card charge form (CCCF), a copy of the back and front of the credit card as well as a copy of the card holder's identity document or passport.
7 Cancellations and curtailment
Land arrangements
In the event of the client cancelling their reservation for any reason, such cancellation must be made in writing and in such instances; cancellation charges plus 14% VAT will be levied in accordance with the maximum charges which can be imposed. From time of booking up to eight weeks prior to departure, the deposit is forfeited. Cancellation fees for Villa bookings and travel during peak periods, being Christmas, New Year and Easter but not limited to these periods only, will be more stringent. Cancellation fees as per below:
8 weeks prior:
6 weeks prior:
4 weeks prior:
3 weeks prior:
2 weeks prior:
Air arrangements
Cancellation fees apply once air tickets are issued. The cancellation fees vary from 25%-100% dependent on the air ticket issued plus 14% VAT. Many airline offers are accompanied with strict terms and conditions. Airlines are non-negotiable post ticket issuance.
8 Amendment and administration fees
Amendments to confirmed land reservations will be processed at a fee of R150 (including vat) per person for each alteration made to the booking after the initial reservation is made. If notice of amendments is received within eight weeks of departure, cancellation fees as per point 7 may be levied. Administration charges will be levied on all documentation/vouchers submitted for re-issue or refund. Changes to air tickets, once they have been issued, constitute an amendment fee if the airline permits such a condition together with an administration fee. Guaranteed departures and most discounted airfares may not be amended once payment is received.
9 Refunds and unused services
No refunds will be made for no-shows (clients who have booked and paid for services for a specific date and do not show or amend within 24 hours of departure date), or any unused services irrespective of whether they form part of the basic inclusive package price, or whether they are in respect of pre-booked optional arrangements.
10 Delays
The Company does not hold itself responsible for any delays prior to departure nor during travel to any hotel/resort mentioned in this brochure whether brought about by technical difficulties, strikes, political unrest, weather conditions, airline schedule or time changes, re-scheduling or any other circumstances whatsoever, whether foreseen or unforeseen. The Company will, however, endeavour but not obliged to assist clients during these periods and it is understood that any expenses relating to these unscheduled extensions (eg hotels, meals, airfares, telephone calls, etc) will be for the client's account.
11 Travel documents
Documentation is only prepared on receipt of a signed booking form and travel declaration and full and final payment has been cleared through the Company's bank account. As per IATA (International Air Transport Association) ruling all names that are reflected on air tickets must be the same as the client's passport. All clients will be personally and solely responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of the correct documentation prior to their departure.
12 Itinerary alterations
The Company reserves the right to cancel the client's travel arrangements prior to departure, in which event the entire package price paid by the client will be refunded without prejudice and any further obligation on the part of the Company. While every effort is made to keep to all itineraries, the Company reserves the right to make any changes for the client's convenience. The duration of the travel package may have to be extended or curtailed owing to unforeseen changes in transport schedules. Any resultant expense will be borne by the client, and any saving refunded.
13 Passports, visas, vaccinations, inoculations, re-entry permits
The responsibility to obtain correct, current and valid passports and passport requirements, visas, vaccinations, inoculations and re-entry permits where required, is that of the client alone. Clients travelling with children under 18 years old must be familiar with the new SA Immigration Regulations effective 01 June 2015. The Company will not be held responsible or liable for any consequence of any nature arising from the client failing to ensure that he/she has complied with all such requirements.
14 Insurance
Travel insurance is essential. We strongly advise clients at least to take out travel insurance against cancellation, curtailment, illness, loss of baggage, personal accident, personal liability and default at the time of booking among other possibilities. Insurance policies must always cover full vacation periods.
15 Liabilities
The Company makes every effort to ensure that all arrangements and services connected with your travel arrangements will be carried out as specified in the most efficient and effective way possible. However, being intermediaries we do not have direct control over the provision of services by suppliers and, whilst they are in all cases selected with the utmost care, we do not accept liability for error and omissions of such suppliers. It is the client's responsibility to satisfy themselves with any local laws and applicable insurance options, if any, for any facilities used or hired.
16 Responsibility
The Company acts as an agent only in producing and booking the various travel arrangements featured in this brochure, and on condition that it shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or any other irregularity that may be occasioned by the hotel and any defect in any vehicle, or other form of conveyance, or by error or default of any company or person engaged in conveying clients, carrying out the arrangements of travel, or otherwise in connection therewith.
17 Airline responsibility
The airline concerned is not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the clients are not aboard its aircraft. The client ticket in use by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the client. E-tickets (electronic air tickets) do not carry the terms and conditions but should a client require these, the contracts may be found on the website of each airline.
18 Airline information
Baggage allowance is stated on each airline ticket and further information may be found on each airline's website. Clients are reminded that they are responsible for reconfirmation of flights more than 72 hours prior to departure and to ensure that the airline has had no schedule or time changes. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of a flight reservation by the airline. Air ticket itineraries consisting of more than one flight sector may not be used out of sequence or to “skip” one flight sector as this will void the entire balance of the journey/itinerary.
19 Airline overbookings
The Company is not responsible for overbooking by airlines resulting in clients being denied boarding. It is the airline's responsibility to re-route clients on alternative routes at the airline's expense provided clients check in on time.
20 Transportation by road
Clients need to advise the Company in writing should upgraded transfers be required due to additional baggage or sporting equipment being transported. Upgraded transfers will be at an additional cost to the client. Standard transfers cannot accommodate infant/baby or booster seats. If these seats are required, the request must be made in writing to the Company and private transfers will be booked at additional costs to the client. The Company must be advised if clients are arriving with car seats.
21 Luggage
Each provider permits different baggage and sporting allowances. It is the client's responsibility to ensure that their baggage and sporting allowance falls into the provider's acceptance policy. The Company will not be responsible for any additional costs incurred if these requirements are not met. 22 Car hire
If clients intend to drive a rental car, a valid South African licence is accepted, alternatively an International Driver's Licence is required. Drivers must be 21 years old in Mauritius and 18 years old in Seychelles and Morocco in order to hire a car. The car hire terms and conditions shall constitute the sole contract between the car hire company and the client.
23 General information
The Company cannot be held responsible for any charges that appear on a client's credit card, nor accept responsibility for having any of these charges reversed or corrected upon the client's return to South Africa.
24 Travel declarations
The Company requires that all foreign payments that are made on behalf of the client must be deducted from the client's foreign exchange allowance. A currency declaration to this effect must be lodged before final documentation can be released.
25 ASATA
Beachcomber Tours is a registered member of ASATA (Association of Southern African Travel Agents).
26 Law of governance
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws and the jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of South Africa.
The Seychelles comprises 115 islands scattered over 1.3-million square kilometers of the Indian Ocean. Of these 115 islands, 41 of the tall granite Inner Islands constitute the oldest mid-oceanic granite islands on earth while a further 74 form the 5 groups of low-lying coral atolls and reef islets that are the Outer Islands.
These Outer Islands are divided into five groups: the Amirantes group lying 230km distant from Mahé, the Southern Coral Group, Alphonse Group, Farquhar Group and finally the Aldabra Group, some 1150km from Mahé.
There are 43 Inner Islands in all -- 41 granitic and 2 coralline and a total of 72 coralline Outer Islands
The contrast in scenery is remarkable as it varies between the lush green vegetation of the granitic islands and the barren landscape of the coralline islands.
More About Seychelles
SAINTE ANNES *****
Sainte Anne Resort and spa is built on a 200-hectare private island, affording guests the ultimate comfort in stunning Seychelles scenery. The island is surrounded by the Sainte Anne Marine National Park and is characterised by powder-white beaches and dramatic granite outcrops. The hotel occupies less than a quarter of Sainte Anne’s land area, preserving the unspoiled beauty and natural environment. The resort is design for elegance, space and privacy, with the emphasis on the appreciation for outdoor living and nature, to promote well-being. Guests can expect superb cuisine, recognised as the best available in the Seychelles.
Sainte Anne Resort and Spa is one of the few hotels in the Seychelles to offer entertainment for children, making it a popular choice for families. The Bob Marlin Mini-Club is staffed by professional young people who organize activities both indoors and out, including coaching in a number of water sports.
Accommodation:
There are 87 villas at Sainte Anne’s Resort and Spa. They include garden villas, tropical villas, pool villas, beach villas and senior beach villas with pool, and finally the Royal Villa.
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Optional extras: **
** additional charge
* at scheduled times
