Two small islands Cousin and Cousine Islands are located 2 miles south-south-west of the north-west tip of Praslin. Cousin Island and the surrounding 400 meters of sea is a nature reserve. It is open to visitors every morning from Monday to Friday but is closed on weekends and holidays. Yachts can anchored on the south-east side of the island. There are several villas on Cousine. access to the island is closed to all except resort guests.