The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have begun their honeymoon. William and Kate slipped quietly out of the country on Monday, 10 days after their wedding at Westminster Abbey. The newlyweds had delayed their great escape and William had returned to work after a quick weekend away in the UK with his new bride. But now the couple have dodged the media and gone off for a longer trip to what is expected to be a sunshine destination. Reports suggest they are in the Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean where temperatures range from between 24C to 30C. The Royal holidaymakers are said to have hired a private island of their own where they will have the benefit of a top chef and staff devoted exclusively to them. "After the glitter and excitement of their wedding and all the organisation it involved, they can't wait to spend some quality time on their own," one Royal insider was quoted as saying. The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands, with much to offer honeymooners with a taste for luxury – and a few bob to go with it. The climate is humid, but the temperature varies little throughout the year – from around 24C to 30C. The islands are also home to the Aldabra giant tortoise and some of the world’s largest seabird colonies. Not that Wills and Kate are expected to be doing much birdwatching… Source: orange.com