Silhouette Island In Seychelles Was Once A Pirate Retreat

As the third largest island in the Seychelles, Silhouette Island is presently one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Indian Ocean, but it went through a lot of transformations during its existence, and it once even sheltered a group of pirates. Presently, Silhouette is the only island aside from Mahé to flaunt its own mist forest, which can be found on the towering Mont Dauban peak at an altitude of 2,398 feet.

The Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa hotel offers exceptional living arrangements for those who are fortunate enough to spend a vacation on this paradisiacal isle. The beautiful white beaches, the tall palm trees and the glistening turquoise waters form a feast for the eyes that has the potential to take breaths away, but the island’s mysteries and pirate-related history also play a key role in its popularity. Adventurous hikers are drawn to this place because they heard about Silhouette’s reputation as the old home of Jean-François Hodoul – a corsair who used to transport slaves from Africa to Indian Ocean French colonies during the 1790s. It is said that the pirate buried his treasure somewhere on the island, and as you can probably suspect, many would like to find it and claim it today.

Spending your vacation at the Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa would mean choosing  one of 3 exceptional villa categories such as hillside pool villas, beachfront villas and garden villas, but those who have really deep pockets could always stay at the luxurious presidential villa that tempts with picturesque views of the Indian Ocean.