Félicité, where the resort is located, is the 5th largest island in the archipelago. It’s spectacular.

The 652-acre land comprises mountains of granite boulders that tumble down to the emerald sea, creating truly dramatic seascapes. The rugged shore occasionally opens up to reveal white-sand beaches. A thick jungle fills every space that is not a bare rock.

All-villa beachside stay Six Senses Zil Pasyon sits on lesser-known private-island Félicité in the Seychelles. Its name rings true: a gasp-inspiring setting of white-sand beaches, soaring rocky outcrops and swaying palm trees does indeed bring on feelings of intense happiness. This boutique stay has an ocean-front pool, an eco-conscious ethic and a handful of eateries who plunder the sea for the freshest seafood. Dip into your private pool, snorkel in the island’s crystal-clear waters, and have your shoulder knots worked loose in the beach-side Six Senses Spa. In the evening, sip from a jar of house-made rum and watch as the sun melts into colours everywhere along the horizon.