Deckenia – a new addition to tourism in Seychelles |07 November 2014

Deckenia -- a portrait of sheer beauty, a sanctuary of pure tranquillity and a true taste of world-class accommodation in paradise.

Nestled on Anse Gouvernement beach on Praslin, Deckenia is a five-bedroom luxury villa with an infinity pool, two private villas each with their own private pool, and an additional room which can be used for the babysitter or security person.

This piece of luxury on Praslin offers the perfect space for a retreat for the family or a group of friends, and is the ideal home away from home.

An impressive, one-of-a-kind décor blending perfectly with the natural environment, a picturesque view of the azure sea and a team of pleasant workers surely provide comfort away from home.

The perfect holiday in total privacy and comfort awaits you at Deckenia, away from the hassle of our busy lives and where you can relax and worry not about what to cook or house chores.

Deckenia is prepared to get you pampered with world-class service from its butler, chef and the rest of the staff.

Jacques Le Vieux and wife Aurore, the owners of this lavish establishment, said they wanted to choose a name that reflects the uniqueness of Seychelles, hence chose Deckenia which is an endemic palm in our country.

“We wanted to have something typically local and which will blend well with the beautiful surroundings of Anse Gouvernement, and here it is – Deckenia,” Mr Le Vieux said.

Mr Le Vieux, who is half Seychellois, said having Deckenia in one of the most beautiful islands in the world is a dream come true for him and his family.

Adding value to the exceptional décor are the paintings on the walls of the villa, especially in the bedrooms, bought from local artists.

This new addition to Seychelles tourism was officially opened last week in a short cocktail reception attended by the Minister for Tourism and Culture Alain St Ange, principal secretary for tourism Anne Lafortune and that for culture Benjamine Rose, executive director of the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHTA) Kate Carolus, members of the tourism trade on Praslin and close friends.

Deckenia employs six members of staff of whom four are Seychellois workers. The establishment is being managed by Thérèse Ferrari.

Making the establishment more unique is the wine cellar in the basement, equipped with the finest wines and beams thanks to a fine modern décor of recycled glass bottles and the granite rocks which have been left untouched and is now part of the wine cellar setting.


Impressed with Deckenia, Minister St Ange congratulated the Le Vieux family for this magnificent addition to our tourism development.

He added that the STB and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture will work closely, as they do with all other members of the SHTA, to help the tourism establishments grow.

On behalf of the SHTA, Miss Carolus said Deckenia is a great addition to the products Seychelles has to offer.

For more details and to have a taste of what Deckenia has to offer visit the establishment’s website at www.deckenia.com or email info@deckenia.com .
 
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