GETTING THERE

For information on the Seychelles, see seychelles.travel Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, see tsogosun.com/maia CaranaBeach Hotel, see caranabeach.com Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa, see hiltonseychelleslabriz.com Bird Island Lodge, see birdislandseychelles.com

Gemma flew Dublin-Istanbul-Seychelles with Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines have 14 flights weekly to Istanbul, and beyond Istanbul to 305 domestic and international flights. It was named best airline in Europe by Skytrax for six consecutive years; Turkish Airlines flies to more countries in the world than any other airline. Baggage allowance, economy class, 30kg + 8kg hand luggage; business class 40kg + 16kg hand luggage. Round trip economy class, Dublin to Seychelles, from €696 incl. taxes; return business class, €2,329 incl. taxes. Tel: (01) 525-1849, or see turkishairlines.com