Banyan Tree, Seychelles

Be pampered and become well rested in the tropical tranquility of the Seychelles

What to do: Located on the picturesque south-western coastline of Mahé island, this retreat features 60 Creole-style villas and an award-winning spa on Intendance Bay. The intimate pavilions of the Banyan Tree Spa offer a range of massage, body and beauty treatments suitable for pregnant women with aromatic oils, herbs and spices and all sessions are inclusive of 30 minutes calm time for you to relax, meditate and be at peace. A banyan160-minute Tender Touch Massage for mothers-to-be features strokes applied in tandem with a rice pouch dipped in warm oil, which has moisturising and softening properties to nurture the skin.

Relax and soak in the sun by the infinity pool or take a dip and look out to the majestic Indian Ocean. Order thirst-quenching drinks, creative fruit cocktails and tasty snacks from the bar next to the main pool, or enjoy the stunning sunset in this tropical heaven blessed with flora and fauna, perfect for a tranquil and soul-filling babymoon.

Book it: Luxe Family recommends the Beachfront Spa Pool Villa (251 sqm/2701 sq ft), with direct access to the beach.

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