The largest of the Seychelles island with 65 gorgeous beaches dotted with enormous granite boulders (the oldest on earth) and the world’s smallest capital city, Victoria. Check out super-luxe Maia Luxury Resort & Spa for sheer, unadulterated relaxation and pampering.
The archipelago’s second largest island (at 44 square miles) is covered in ancient tropical forest home to the Seychelles Black Parrot. The beaches here are dreamy with excellent snorkelling and we love the golf course at the Constance Lemuria.
On magical La Digue, the locals still get about mainly by bike or ox-cart and life is slow and tranquil. The pink granite boulders on Anse Source D’Argent beach are best seen as the sun sets. Visit as a day trip from Praslin.
Watch the aerial acrobatics of the fregate bird from your private terrace at Fregate Island and give giant tortoises a wide berth on your way to the spa. Nature and luxury at their most inspirational in this castaway heaven.
Robinson Crusoe meets Noah’s Ark on this gorgeous desert island and conservation project. North Island is the ultimate barefoot luxury retreat.
A glorious beach, a hammock, a long, cool drink and utter privacy and isolation. Conservation is key on Cousine and nature walks here are very rewarding.
Only a priviledged few can enjoy tiny Denis Island and its eye-wateringly beautiful beaches. Charter a private boat to try your hand at fishing in the abundant seas or learn to dive at the island’s own dive centre.
The Seychelles are the only place on earth you’ll find the Coco de Mer tree, a Jurassic palm that can live to 1000 years and carries gigantic nuts weighing up to 20kg, shaped like a woman’s bottom – at least so thought sailors of old after months at sea!
Air Seychelles take you to Mahe in just under 12 hours with one short touchdown in a European gateway, or fly Emirates and break your journey in Dubai.