AT ANY GIVEN TIME, ONLY 40 GUESTS SHARE ULTIMATE PRIVATE ISLAND EXPERIENCE IN THE SEYCHELLES

THE SEYCHELLES, INDIAN OCEAN -- At any given time, only 40 guests are privileged to share the ultimate private island experience at Fregate Island Private in The Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.

Fregate considered to be one of the most unique and exclusive hideaways in the world, was recently named "Hideaways" of the year 2000 by Andrew Harper's Hideawy Report. First visited by pirates, today it is the ultimate private island experience for no more than 40 people who enjoy exquisite accommodations in 16 tropical villas, seven magnificent beaches, superb gourmet dining and the undivided attention of 100 staff.

Fregate Island Private's daily rate includes spacious villa accommodations with private dining terrace and sundeck, Jacuzzi, plus full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, snacks and dinner). Complimentary services and amenities include satellite TV, in-room DVD players, mini-stereos with CD players; a DVD book and music library, telephone and fax modems (upon request), nightly turndown service, 24-hour room service, and air-conditioning. An island buggy is at the guests' disposal to travel throughout the island during their stay.

Complimentary activities include non-motorized water sports, an introduction to scuba diving, snorkelling, mountain biking, hiking and guided walking tours of the island, a fresh water swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium and children's game room.

Fregate Island Private, the only resort on an island with only 30 inhabitants, is an ideal refuge for environmentally conscious travellers, bird watchers, garden and flower enthusiasts and fine food aficionados seeking an exotic tropical luxury experience, thanks to the island's undisturbed natural ecologies, including several rare plants, birds and animals. The resort manages its own plantation for fruits, vegetables and spices as well as a hydroponic farm.

For an additional charge guests of Fregate Island Private can enjoy the convenience of the following resort services: transfer from/to Mahe or other islands, scuba diving and certification, yacht and boat charters, babysitting, sunset cruise, water-skiing, deep-sea fishing, in-villa massage, and golf on Praslin Island.

Designed by Wilson & Associates, of Dallas and Cape Town, South Africa, Fregate Island Private's villas are situated to ensure maximum privacy and seclusion among the tropical foliage of the island. Each villa has large living rooms, spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. Thai silk and Egyptian cotton, eclectic antiques and Asian artworks contribute to an ambience of elegance and refinement. Large integrated glass walls allow for breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. The resort offers two restaurants, including a main dining room and the Seychelles Plantation House, and the open air Pirates Bar which also serves light lunches and cocktails. Despite its appealingly remote location, Fregate Island is easily accessible from several European gateways, including London, Frankfurt, and Paris.

For reservations or more information please call 800-225-4255 or 203-602-0300. You may visit Fregate Island Private on the web at http://www.fregate.com.