Paradise islands

2 DECEMBER 2004
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The Seychelles
Five nights' full-board accommodation in a one-bedroom villa at Frégate Island starts at £6,075 per person.
Five nights’ bed and breakfast at the Banyan Tree costs from £2,235.

Maldives
A week’s bed and breakfast at Huvafen Fushi costs from £1,849.
A week’s bed and breakfast at Reethi Rah costs from £2,045.
A week’s full board at Dhoni Mighili costs £2,829 for a basic package, rising to £4,089 for private bungalow with pool.

Mauritius
A week’s half board at the Taj Exotica costs from £2,356.
A week’s half board at Le Prince Maurice starts at £1,925.

Sri Lanka
A six-night, room-only package at Elephant Corridor starts at £1,059.
Five nights’ bed and breakfast at Saman Villas costs from £858.